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About

Debian is a free, open-source Linux operating system developed and maintained by a global community of volunteers. The distribution provides a stable and customizable computing environment for desktop computers, laptops, servers, cloud infrastructure, and embedded systems. Debian includes more than 70,000 software packages covering productivity applications, programming tools, databases, web servers, networking utilities, and system administration. Its Advanced Package Tool (APT) simplifies software installation, dependency management, security updates, and system upgrades. Users can choose from desktop environments such as GNOME, KDE Plasma, Xfce, Cinnamon, MATE, and LXQt or configure lightweight systems without a graphical interface. Debian supports multiple hardware architectures and offers Stable, Testing, and Unstable development branches to accommodate different requirements for reliability and software availability.

About

Solus is an operating system that is designed for home computing. Every tweak enables us to deliver a cohesive computing experience. Solus provides a multitude of experiences that enable you to get the most out of your hardware. From our flagship Budgie experience for modern devices to the more traditional MATE experience for lower-end devices, Solus aims to provide the best experience for your device. Solus ships with a variety of software out of the box so you can get going without a lot of setup fuss. Easily manage all your documents, music, photos, videos, and more with Files. We ship with Mozilla Firefox, a fast and secure web browser. Pop some popcorn and sit down to your favorite digital content via GNOME MPV. Play and manage your music and podcasts, as well as tune into online radio with Rhythmbox. No more hunting around for apps! Install and manage them right from our Software Center.

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Not Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Software developers, Linux enthusiasts, system administrators, DevOps engineers, cloud infrastructure teams, cybersecurity professionals, IT departments, web hosting providers, educational institutions, researchers, businesses, and individual users seeking a stable, secure, customizable, and open-source operating system for desktop, server, and development environments

Audience

Individuals searching for an operating system specifically designed for home computing

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

Free
Free Version Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Pricing

No information available.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 3.3 / 5
ease 3.0 / 5
features 4.0 / 5
design 4.0 / 5
support 3.0 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 3.0 / 5
ease 4.0 / 5
features 2.0 / 5
design 4.0 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Debian is one of the most stable Linux distributions, making it ideal for production environments and long-term use. Extensive testing ensures minimal bugs and high uptime. Over 59,000 packages are available, covering almost every use case. Includes both stable and backports repositories for additional flexibility. Supports a wide range of hardware, including older systems and the latest devices. Kernel 6.1 brings better hardware support for modern peripherals. Debian allows deep customization, from lightweight server configurations to full-fledged desktop environments. Multiple desktop environments are officially supported, including GNOME, KDE, XFCE, and more.
  • Nothing at all. Just stay clear of this distribution. Crashes constantly and also doesn't boot on some computers.
  • Installing: While installing, you have multiple advanced choices, you can choose a GUI installer or a text-based one. DEs: Debian supports a lot of DEs, including, but not limited to: KDE Plasma, GNOME, Xfce...

Cons

  • Debian prioritizes stability over cutting-edge software, which means it may lag behind in offering the latest versions of applications. Users who need bleeding-edge software might need to use backports or compile from source. Debian adheres strictly to free software principles, which may require additional setup for proprietary drivers (e.g., NVIDIA GPU drivers) or non-free codecs. Configuring advanced features, especially for servers or networking, may require deeper Linux knowledge.
  • The constant crashing takes it away for me. Just use a different OS.
  • I haven't found any issues that affect me in any way.

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • Solus is a lovely looking Linux OS that's an alright all-rounder that's quite snappy with decent gaming performance.

Cons

  • Software center is absolutely terrible. Must have native Flatpak support added as a bare minimum and come with Easy Effects for fundamental functionality and updated kernel and drivers bare minimum.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

Debian
United States
www.debian.org

Company Information

Solus
Founded: 2015
getsol.us/home/

Alternatives

Rocky Linux

Rocky Linux

Ctrl IQ, Inc.

Alternatives

StackBill

StackBill

Assistanz Networks
Windows 11

Windows 11

Microsoft
BunsenLabs Linux

BunsenLabs Linux

BunsenLabs

Categories

Operating Systems Supported

Categories

Operating Systems Supported

Integrations

Elixir Supported
Snapcraft Supported
BitNinja Supported
Citus Supported
DPKG Supported
F5 NGINX Plus Supported
Flockport Supported
Headscale Supported
JFrog Connect Supported
Kong Gateway Supported
Kuma Supported
Mondoo Supported
Mozilla Firefox Not Supported
ProxySQL Supported
RapidFort Supported
StrongDM Supported
Synaptic Supported
Termal OS Supported
Wireshark Not Supported
iRedMail Supported

Integrations

Elixir Supported
Snapcraft Supported
BitNinja Not Supported
Citus Not Supported
DPKG Not Supported
F5 NGINX Plus Not Supported
Flockport Not Supported
Headscale Not Supported
JFrog Connect Not Supported
Kong Gateway Not Supported
Kuma Not Supported
Mondoo Not Supported
Mozilla Firefox Supported
ProxySQL Not Supported
RapidFort Not Supported
StrongDM Not Supported
Synaptic Not Supported
Termal OS Not Supported
Wireshark Supported
iRedMail Not Supported
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