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Debian vs Raspbian: What are the differences?
Developers describe Debian as "The Universal Operating System". Debian systems currently use the Linux kernel or the FreeBSD kernel. Linux is a piece of software started by Linus Torvalds and supported by thousands of programmers worldwide. FreeBSD is an operating system including a kernel and other software. On the other hand, Raspbian is detailed as "A free operating system based on Debian". It is optimized for the Raspberry Pi hardware. It provides more than a pure OS: it comes with over 35,000 packages, pre-compiled software bundled in a nice format for easy installation on your Raspberry Pi.
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esa, Webedia, and Yummypets are some of the popular companies that use Debian, whereas Raspbian is used by 3DRacers, Robotical Ltd, and IPF. Debian has a broader approval, being mentioned in 551 company stacks & 2166 developers stacks; compared to Raspbian, which is listed in 3 company stacks and 10 developer stacks.
Pros of Debian
- Massively supported51
- Stable47
- Reliable18
- Turnkey linux use it7
- Aptitude7
- Customizable6
- It is free6
- Works on all architectures4
Pros of Raspbian
- Runs well on rpi7
- Easy to use with little experience2
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Cons of Debian
- Old versions of software9
- Can be difficult to set up on vanilla Debian2
Cons of Raspbian
- Desktop enviroment is unstable3
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