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Debian vs Mac OS X: What are the differences?
What is Debian? The Universal Operating System. Debian systems currently use the Linux kernel or the FreeBSD kernel. Linux is a piece of software started by Linus Torvalds and supported by thousands of programmers worldwide. FreeBSD is an operating system including a kernel and other software.
What is Mac OS X? A desktop operating system for Macintosh computers. It brings new features inspired by its most powerful users, but designed for everyone. Stay better focused on your work in Dark Mode. Automatically organize files using Stacks.
Debian and Mac OS X can be primarily classified as "Operating Systems" tools.
According to the StackShare community, Debian has a broader approval, being mentioned in 551 company stacks & 2166 developers stacks; compared to Mac OS X, which is listed in 4 company stacks and 30 developer stacks.
Pros of Debian
- Massively supported54
- Stable50
- Reliable21
- Aptitude9
- Customizable8
- It is free8
- Turnkey linux use it8
- Works on all architectures6
Pros of Mac OS X
- Stability1
- Elegant, Minimalist look1
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Cons of Debian
- Old versions of software10
- Can be difficult to set up on vanilla Debian2
Cons of Mac OS X
- Expensive if you don't want to break the EULA2
- Even less customization1
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