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Debian vs Raspberry Pi: 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 Raspberry Pi? It is a tiny and affordable computer that you can use to learn programming through fun, practical projects. A low cost, credit-card sized computer that plugs into a computer monitor or TV, and uses a standard keyboard and mouse. It is a capable little device that enables people of all ages to explore computing, and to learn how to program in languages like Scratch and Python.
Debian and Raspberry Pi are primarily classified as "Operating Systems" and "Internet of Things Hardware" tools respectively.
According to the StackShare community, Debian has a broader approval, being mentioned in 1980 company stacks & 7659 developers stacks; compared to Raspberry Pi, which is listed in 45 company stacks and 291 developer stacks.
Pros of Debian
- Massively supported54
- Stable50
- Reliable21
- Aptitude9
- Customizable8
- It is free8
- Turnkey linux use it8
- Works on all architectures6
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Cons of Debian
- Old versions of software10
- Can be difficult to set up on vanilla Debian2
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