Debian is a highly respected and one of the oldest Linux distributions, known for its very high standard of stability, security, and commitment to free software principles. Debian’s package management system, APT, simplifies software installation and updates. The project’s focus on rigorous testing ensures a reliable operating system. Debian is the basis for many popular Linux systems, such as Ubuntu. Excluding drivers, Debian is committed to only including and offering free software packages in its default repositories.
- One of the earliest Linux distros.
- Release cycle is slow and stable.
- Has a wide community, and is the base for distros such as Ubuntu.
- Universal OS, supporting a wide range of hardware.
- Committed to free software. The only nonfree software included or available in the repos are drivers.
Price: Free | Non-profit
Recommended for universal use.Available in 8 desktop variants: none, gnome, kde-plasma, xfce, lxqt, mate, cinnamon, and lxde.
