Debian is a free and open-source Linux distribution developed by the Debian Project, a community of volunteers from around the world.
It uses the Linux kernel and the APT package management system with .deb packages(same for ubuntu GNU/Linux). Debian is known for its stable release branch, which focuses on reliability and long-term stability. In addition to the stable branch, Debian also maintains testing and unstable branches for newer software versions and development.
Debian supports multiple hardware architectures and can be used on desktops, servers, and embedded systems. It provides a wide selection of software through its official repositories.
Debian is distributed under various free and open-source licenses, primarily the GNU General Public License (GPL).
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