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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

Void is a general purpose operating system, based on the monolithic Linux kernel. Its package system allows you to quickly install, update and remove software; software is provided in binary packages or can be built directly from sources with the help of the XBPS source packages collection. It is available for a variety of platforms. Software packages can be built natively or cross compiled through the XBPS source packages collection. Unlike trillions of other existing distros, Void is not a modification of an existing distribution. Void's package manager and build system have been written from scratch. Void Linux supports both the musl and GNU libc implementations, patching incompatible software when necessary and working with upstream developers to improve the correctness and portability of their projects.

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

IT teams looking for a general purpose Operating System based on the monolithic Linux kernel

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 4.5 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 4.5 / 5
design 5.0 / 5
support 3.5 / 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

  • -Cutting edge -XPBS installer is easy to learn as it follows Arch's Pacman commands closely -RunIt init system instead of SystemD. - Can install via Calimares or CMD - Musl or Glibc
  • I used 3-4 years Arc Linux by the way. Then I decided to use Void Linux. It is fast, rolling release and stable.

Cons

  • -No AUR -New distro=less programs -Musl isn't standard in Linux,BSD or Microsoft, it's the future but software programmers need to catch up to the new ways, as it's superior by a LARGE MARGIN.
  • Not famous as much as Arch Linux which deserves more. For that why sometimes you may face lack of documentary but if you have a general Linux knowledge you may overcome all problems.

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

Void Linux
voidlinux.org

Alternatives

Rocky Linux

Rocky Linux

Ctrl IQ, Inc.

Alternatives

Windows 11

Windows 11

Microsoft
Gentoo

Gentoo

Gentoo Foundation
YUM

YUM

Red Hat
BunsenLabs Linux

BunsenLabs Linux

BunsenLabs

Categories

Operating Systems Supported

Categories

Operating Systems Supported

Integrations

Elixir Supported
APT Supported
Citus Supported
Clockwork Supported
DNSGuard Supported
Flockport Supported
Headscale Supported
Hyper Supported
Kyvion Secure Access Supported
NXLog Supported
Poste.io Supported
Qubes OS Supported
SarvHost Supported
SkySilk Supported
Synaptic Supported
Tarantool Supported
Xitoring Supported
fpm Supported
iRedMail Supported
xterm Supported

Integrations

Elixir Supported
APT Not Supported
Citus Not Supported
Clockwork Not Supported
DNSGuard Not Supported
Flockport Not Supported
Headscale Not Supported
Hyper Not Supported
Kyvion Secure Access Not Supported
NXLog Not Supported
Poste.io Not Supported
Qubes OS Not Supported
SarvHost Not Supported
SkySilk Not Supported
Synaptic Not Supported
Tarantool Not Supported
Xitoring Not Supported
fpm Not Supported
iRedMail Not Supported
xterm Not Supported
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