Debian
Debian is a free operating system, the software that runs a computer and its programs. It is meant for people who want an open alternative to commercial operating systems.
Description written from the project's own page; checked by AI.
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Listed in1
The jobs it does, and the closed apps it replaces
Computer operating systems
Replaces fullyInstead of Microsoft Windows, macOS · Very stable but older app versions; less beginner-friendly
What's missing
Things people miss in Debian. Upvote what matters to you; it helps its team decide.
Facts
LicenseGPL-2.0-or-later
Runs onLinux · your own server
KindApp
Hosted onIts own website
ActivityChanged within the last year
Something wrong?
Wrong devices, a wrong description, or it isn't really open source? A mod reviews every suggestion.
What we couldn't confirm3
- License terms (no license reported and no license file provided)
- Whether Debian is intended for desktops and laptops, not only servers
- Whether Windows or macOS programs run on Debian