Debian is Global

Debian is Global

Debian is Free Software.

Debian is made of Free and Open Source Software and will always be 100% free.

Free for anyone to use, modify and distribute.

This is the main promise to all the users.

It is also free of cost.

Debian is stable and secure.

Debian is a Linux based operating system for a wide range of devices including laptops, desktops and servers. It provides a reasonable default configuration for every package as well as regular security updates during the packages' lifetimes.

Debian has extensive hardware support.

Most hardware is supported by the Linux kernel which means that Debian will support them as well. Proprietary drivers for hardware are available if necessary.

Debian offers a flexible Installer.

The Live CD is for everyone who wants to give Debian a try before installing it. It also includes the Calamares installer which makes it easy to install Debian from the live system. Experienced users can use the Debian installer with more options for fine tuning, including the possibility to use an automated network installation tool.

Debian provides smooth upgrades.

It is easy to keep the operating system up to date, whether one wants to upgrade to a completely new release or just update a single package.

Debian is the base for many other distributions.

Many popular Linux distributions, like Ubuntu, Knoppix, Pure OS and Tails are based on Debian.

The Debian Developer Team  provides all the tools so that everyone can extend the software packages from the Debian archive with their own packages,          if needed.

The Debian Project is a Community Project.

Everyone can be a part of the community.

One does not have to be a developer or a sysadmin. Debian has a democratic governance structure. Since all members of the Debian project have equal rights, Debian cannot be controlled by a single company. Debian developers are from more than 60 different countries, and Debian itself is translated into more than 80 languages.

The reason behind Debian’s status as a developer’s operating system is the large number of packages and software support, which are important for developers. It is highly recommended for advanced programmers and system administrators.