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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).
Distributions include the Linux kernel and supporting system software and libraries, many of which are provided by the GNU Project. Many Linux distributions use the word "Linux" in their name, but the Free Software Foundation uses the name GNU/Linux to emphasize the importance of GNU software, causing some controversy.
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I'm using Debian too. I switched to linux because of privacy reasons and my second thought was that it would be nice if it's completely developed by an open community without a bigger corporation behind it.
Works great so far. See no reason to change distros.
Yes, Debian is run by the people for the people, no corporate giant behind it!
The Debian community is so sweet and caring, MiniDebConf Berlin 2024:
I use it on every server I set up. Just configure it once and leave it, it works. I love not having to constantly adapt to changes from package updates, since I rely on Debian's index, which is updated quickly only in case of critical security issues.
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I use it for when I want a custom system. Big ripo, and clean minimal installs along with security updates. I run it my workstation and on my vps systems.
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Are You on stable or testing repo? Do You use flatpaks?
I'm running Debian on multiple computers and laptops. This screenshot is of my desktop running Debian Trixie and yes I use flatpaks!
Stable, fully foss and commonly used.
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Debian since 1998 checking in
I use it because it's just always been there it's the foundation for so many other distros and can be customized the way I want it to be. All the packages are for the most part vanilla other than fixing them to follow the Debian rules. The Debian rules are great since once you learn them. You knows where to find anything on a Debian system.
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The most reliable Linux OS out there, software and community. If there's still people and computers in 50 years, Debian will still be around.
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