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Debian vs Red Hat Enterprise Linux: 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, Red Hat Enterprise Linux is detailed as "Secure Operating System and Platform for Enterprise Hybrid Clouds". Red Hat Enterprise Linux includes military-grade security technologies—from network firewall control to secure containers for application isolation—to prevent intrusions and protect your data.
Debian and Red Hat Enterprise Linux belong to "Operating Systems" category of the tech stack.
Zomato, esa, and Webedia are some of the popular companies that use Debian, whereas Red Hat Enterprise Linux is used by Kanteron Systems, Voices.com, and Ericsson. Debian has a broader approval, being mentioned in 387 company stacks & 390 developers stacks; compared to Red Hat Enterprise Linux, which is listed in 14 company stacks and 13 developer stacks.
Pros of Debian
- Massively supported51
- Stable47
- Reliable18
- Turnkey linux use it7
- Aptitude7
- Customizable6
- It is free6
- Works on all architectures4
Pros of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
- Learning curve1
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Cons of Debian
- Old versions of software9
- Can be difficult to set up on vanilla Debian2
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