What Does Debian Mean?
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Debian (/ˈdɛbiən/), also known as Debian GNU/Linux, is a Linux distribution composed of free and open-source software, developed by the community-supported Debian Project, which was established by Ian Murdock on August 16, 1993.

What is Debian used for?

Debian is an operating system for a wide range of devices including laptops, desktops and servers. Users like its stability and reliability since 1993. We provide reasonable default configuration for every package. The Debian developers provide security updates for all packages over their lifetime whenever possible.

What is the difference between Linux and Debian?

Linux is a Unix-like kernel. … Debian is one of the forms of this Operating System released in the early 1990s as is one of the most popular of the many versions of Linux available today. Ubuntu is another Operating System which was released in 2004 and is based on the Debian Operating System.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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