Debian
The universal operating system
With a large active community, Debian is a solid Linux distribution on top of which many other distributions (for example, Ubuntu and Kali) are based. Debian comes with a choice of several desktops including one that is optimised for older or less powerful computers. It is great for a businesses and organisations that wants to create their own distribution.
Solid distribution on which many others are based
A choice of graphical desktops
Stable, secure and flexible
Free of charge Long Term Support (LTS)
Debian is a complete Free Operating System.
Distro Stack: Linux Kernel > Debian Mint
Debian is based on the Linux kernel.
Some Screen Shots
Open Source Dependency?
Four Risk Factors to Consider
Individuals can assume certain risks to switch to a Linux desktop. But there is a lot more at stake for businesses and organisations, not least in compliance, security, business continuity and staff buy in.
History
May indicate resiliance over time and a sense of direction
Ian Murdock started Debian in 1993 intended to be a distribution that anyone could use for free and contribute to, in the spirit of Linux and GNU. Debian now has a large worldwide community of developers and is the base of many Linux distros like Ubuntu.
Who is behind the distro?
May indicate sustainability and type of effort involved
Debian has a large active developer community. They are supported by many commercial organisations with a vested interest to see Debian viable and thriving.
Support
The type of support available may be crucial for you
Debian offers free Long Term Support (LTS) which enables extending the lifetime of stable releases to at least 5 years. Extended Long Term Support (ELTS) is available through a commercial arrangement with Freexian.
Foundation (Distro Stack)
May indicate how robust the distribution is
Debian is based on the Linux kernel.
YouTube Talking Heads
What Some People Think
Three of countless Youtube videos on switching to Linux. These may be useful for individuals [be careful of exagerations] But for corporations issues of compliance, security and business continuity should be top considerations.
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