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Debian: The universal operating system
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Overview
Debian is a free operating system, developed by thousands of volunteers from all over the world who collaborate via the Internet. The Debian project's key strengths are its volunteer base, its dedication to the Debian Social Contract and Free Software, and its commitment to provide the best operating system possible. This new release is another important step in that direction.
Highlights
- After 2 years, 1 month, and 9 days of development, the Debian project is proud to present its new stable version 11 (code name "bullseye"), which will be supported for the next 5 years thanks to the combined work of the Debian Security team and the Debian Long Term Support team.
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Debian debian-11-amd64-20260601-2496
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64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.
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After launching your instance, connect to it using a Secure Shell (SSH) client with the SSH key you specified at launch. The default username is 'admin'.
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Debian is developed and supported by a diverse global community. It can be reached through a variety of means including email, IRC, and web forums.
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Customer reviews
Nayan G.
Debian: Rock-Solid Stability with Excellent apt Package Management
Reviewed on Jun 02, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
What many people appreciate most about Debian is its stability and reliability. It’s thoroughly tested, straightforward to maintain, and offers excellent package management through apt, along with a huge software repository. I also like that it’s developed by the community rather than being driven by a single company. For these reasons, it’s a popular choice for servers, because it tends to “just work” and stay consistent over time.
What do you dislike about the product?
A common criticism of Debian is that its stable releases often include older software versions, which means you might not receive the newest features as quickly as you would with some other Linux distributions.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Debian meets my need for a stable, secure, and free operating system. It delivers reliable performance, strong security, and low maintenance, which makes it a solid choice for everyday use.
Vijaysing P.
Debian: Rock-Solid Stability with Excellent Package Management
Reviewed on May 31, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
The best thing about Debian Linux distribution lies in its great stability, reliability, and its high regard for the principles of open source software. Debian features a great package management tool that enables the user to access a wide array of applications through the repository.
What do you dislike about the product?
nothing to add this time from my side everything seems fine
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It is for this reason that Debian is a solution to the problem of delivering a secure, stable, and highly adaptable operating system for servers, computers, and development platforms. Users will find Debian useful due to its reliability, high level of security, availability of software, and easy maintenance.
Rupankar M.
A Dependable Linux Distribution for Development and Homelab Environments
Reviewed on May 22, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
Debian's stability, performance, and overall user experience are the features I value most. I use it as the operating system for my homelab environment, where it runs multiple Docker containers, media services, cloud storage, monitoring tools, and automation scripts. Even under continuous workloads, the platform remains responsive and resource-efficient, delivering excellent performance on both modern and older hardware. From a UI/UX perspective, Debian provides a clean and predictable administration experience, while its package management system simplifies software installation and maintenance. The extensive documentation and active community support also make it easier to manage and troubleshoot systems efficiently.
What do you dislike about the product?
Debian's primary drawback is that its focus on stability can result in older software packages compared to more cutting-edge Linux distributions. While this improves reliability and long-term performance, it sometimes requires using backports, containers, or external repositories to access newer features. The onboarding experience can also be challenging for users who are new to Linux, as some administrative tasks require command-line knowledge and familiarity with Linux system management.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Debian serves as the foundation for my self-hosted infrastructure and development environment. Before using Debian, managing multiple services across different platforms was more complicated and required additional maintenance. Debian's broad compatibility and integrations with technologies such as Docker, reverse proxies, monitoring platforms, cloud storage solutions, and automation tools have allowed me to consolidate these workloads onto a single platform. From a pricing and ROI perspective, Debian is completely free and runs efficiently on existing hardware, eliminating operating system licensing costs while extending the useful life of servers. As a result, I have reduced infrastructure expenses, improved system reliability, and significantly decreased the amount of time spent on maintenance and troubleshooting.
SREEHARI S.
Stable and Reliable, But Package Updates Lag
Reviewed on May 14, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I really like Debian's stability and reliability as a system. The package management through APT is simple and efficient, which makes it very good for programming and handling several related tasks and customizations. I also find the support and documentation very helpful for troubleshooting issues. Additionally, the initial setup of Debian was fairly straightforward, and installation and partitioning were manageable, especially with the help of the documentation.
What do you dislike about the product?
Some packages are older, so getting the latest software versions sometimes requires extra steps.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I find Debian stable and reliable for development. The APT package management is simple and efficient, great for programming and related tasks. However, some packages are older, requiring extra steps for latest versions.
Mauricio O.
Rock-Solid Stability and Reliability for Production Servers
Reviewed on May 08, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
Stability and reliability. It’s one of the few operating systems to deploy in production environments and trust that it will run for long periods without unexpected issues or breaking changes. The conservative release cycle ensures that packages are thoroughly tested, which is especially valuable for servers and critical workloads.
What do you dislike about the product?
Some stability comes at the cost of having older packages. Hardware support can also lag behind newer distributions, especially for very recent devices. Additionally, while it’s flexible, initial setup and configuration can feel less user-friendly compared to more polished, out-of-the-box distributions.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
The need for a stable and predictable operating system, especially in environments where reliability is critical. It minimizes unexpected failures, compatibility issues, and downtime by prioritizing well-tested packages over rapid changes. this translates into fewer production incidents and less time spent troubleshooting after updates. It also provides a consistent platform across systems, making administration and automation easier.