I have primarily used Debian for bare-metal systems and embedded devices, utilizing it as a stable base OS for development, testing, and production environments. Debian is particularly useful for package management, OTA updates using .deb packages, and system-level debugging.

Currently, I have been developing an IP PA system project where I was using Debian exclusively, and it helped me significantly because of its reliability, stability, and package management system. Using Debian, I was able to deploy a reliable application and a reliable OTA update system.

Debian has been a great distribution that I have used, and it helped me considerably when I deployed my project, providing a reliable system for deployment.

I have primarily used Debian on on-premises systems and private environments, especially for Linux-based development and deployment setups. I have not primarily used it on public cloud platforms like AWS, but it works reliably in private setups.

It is mostly custom in-house infrastructure where we run Debian on our own hardware and internal systems, not relying on a managed private cloud provider.

For my needs, we require a stable release and predictable updates with minimal regressions and support for OTA updates. Debian excels in all these requirements with its tested stable release and conservative updates, making deployment predictable and reliable, especially in embedded or production systems.

In my experience, the best features Debian offers are its stability, predictability, behaviors, and strong package management, which are crucial for a reliable system. Updates are well-tested, dependencies are handled cleanly, and the system remains reliable over a long period, which is very important for production and embedded Linux environments.

When comparing Debian with other Linux distributions, Debian stands out for its stability and conservative package updates. Updates rarely introduce unexpected changes, making our system more reliable over time. The package management handles dependencies very cleanly, making installs and upgrades predictable and easier to manage, reducing downtime and debugging efforts compared to faster-moving distributions.

One particularly useful feature is how Debian handles package information with tools like apt-cache and apt-policies, making it easy to understand package versions, dependencies, and where a package is coming from, which helps during debugging. Additionally, I find the Debian DPKG tool very useful, among other tools that aid in integration.

In my case, Debian provides stability and reliable versions, as I have noticed very few system breakages after updates. The reliable package updating process in Debian is very dependable, which helps me considerably in my organization for reliable application development.

Using Debian, we experience significantly fewer bugs after deployment, resulting in smoother deployments owing to Debian's stability.

Debian support is excellent. While it does not have traditional paid customer support like some commercial distributions, the Debian community and documentation are very strong. I find that relying on community support and documentation has been more than sufficient to solve any issues I have faced.

If I consider how Debian can be improved, it could be more accessible in making newer software versions available for users who need recent features while still maintaining default stable behavior. While backports help, the workflow could be streamlined. The release cycle can feel slow for rapidly evolving tools, and better guidance around mixing stable, backports, and testing would help.

Regarding hardware support, Debian can be improved by supporting multiple BSPs, making it more versatile in the embedded domain. Hardware support for new devices can sometimes lag behind, which is understandable given Debian's focus on stability. Clearer guidance on handling newer hardware or firmware would be beneficial.

From my college time onward, I have been using Linux and Debian distribution, so I have been using Debian for approximately six years.

On a scale of one to ten, I would give Debian an eight.

I rate Debian an eight out of ten because it excels in stability, reliability, and package management, which are very important for long-running production systems. What keeps it from being a perfect score is mainly the slow access to newer software and hardware support, as well as documentation that is somewhat fragmented for advanced use cases. These are trade-offs rather than flaws, but they do affect flexibility for some projects.

Before using Debian, we had experience with other Linux distributions, mainly Ubuntu-based systems and some vendor-provided Linux images. We decided to use Debian because we needed a more stable and predictable base, especially for long-running systems where frequent changes or upgrades could cause issues. Debian's updates and clean package management gave us more control over system behavior.

Debian support is excellent. While it does not have traditional paid customer support like some commercial distributions, the Debian community and documentation are very strong. I find that relying on community support and documentation has been more than sufficient to solve any issues I have faced.

Before using Debian, we had experience with other Linux distributions, mainly Ubuntu-based systems and some vendor-provided Linux images. We decided to use Debian because we needed a more stable and predictable base, especially for long-running systems where frequent changes or upgrades could cause issues. Debian's updates and clean package management gave us more control over system behavior.

We did not track formal ROI metrics, but we clearly observe returns in terms of time saved and reduced maintenance efforts. Debian's stability leads to fewer production issues, emergencies, fixes, and less time spent on system recovery, improving overall engineering efficiency. For example, we had fewer post-update failures and rollbacks, which saved debugging time and reduced downtime, allowing the same team to manage systems without needing additional resources. Additionally, there were direct cost savings since Debian has no licensing fees, and we did not require paid support, so it saved us considerable money.

From scratch to deployment, Debian works very well from a cost and license perspective, as there are no licensing fees, which makes setup and scaling more straightforward. The main cost incurred is only in terms of hardware and engineering time, not software licenses.

Before choosing Debian, we evaluated other Linux distributions, mainly Ubuntu and some vendor-specific Linux. Debian's stability, support, and package management made it a better fit for production and embedded systems.

I advise others to use Debian if they need stability and reliability for their software update plans, utilizing backports and manual builds. It is an excellent choice for systems needing long-term support and minimal surprises, although they should be aware that it may not always have the latest packages. Some additional planning, such as using backports and building from source, might be necessary for projects requiring cutting-edge software. Overall, it is a solid choice for production and embedded environments.

I would add that Debian has been a very reliable and stable foundation for all the systems I have worked on. Its package management, transparency, and predictable updates have been extremely helpful, especially for embedded and production environments. Overall, it is a solid operating system for long-term projects, and I would recommend it to anyone who values stability and maintainability. I rate this review at an eight out of ten.

I have been using Debian for a while now. My main use case for Debian is running PostgreSQL and related infrastructure. A specific example of an application I'm running on Debian is PostgreSQL.

In my opinion, the best features Debian offers are its customizability. I can adjust the configurations to meet my specific needs.

Debian has positively impacted my organization by bringing strong security and consistent compliance awareness.

In terms of improvements, I think Debian is fine as it is. I'm not an expert, so for me, it is acceptable.

I have been using Debian for a while now.

In my experience, Debian is stable. The stability rating for Debian is approximately eight.

Debian's scalability for my organization is good. It scales well with my needs, and it is more reliable.

Customer support for Debian has been acceptable. We approached the Azure Debian support, and while it seems adequate, they need to improve somewhat.

We have not used a different solution before Debian.

I purchased Debian through the Azure Marketplace. My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing seems acceptable. We have also used Ubuntu as well. Comparing to Ubuntu, Debian is cheaper.

For the metrics, I am not certain, but I know that money has been saved. We are using a saving plan on it.

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing seems acceptable. We have also used Ubuntu. Comparing to Ubuntu, Debian is cheaper.

Before choosing Debian, I evaluated Ubuntu.

My advice for others looking into using Debian is that it needs to be widely used in organizations. I think a marketing strategy needs to be improved for Debian so that it can be widely used and penetrate the market. I would rate this review an eight overall.

As a DevOps engineer, my main use case for Debian is that it is my daily driver.

I use Debian in my daily work most of the time for tasks such as installing daemons and servers like Nginx, hosting databases, and creating other workloads.

In addition to my main use case for Debian, I also perform system hardening.

The best features Debian offers are stability and the documentation.

Debian's stability helps me in my daily work because my work relies on stability; I'm trying to deploy production workloads, and Debian offers that stability for me. In addition to the documentation, I can find any part under Debian documentation versus other Linux distros, so it gives me comfort to go through all options.

Debian has positively impacted my organization because it is one of the oldest Linux or GNU/Linux distros, which I believe has the biggest community compared to other Linux distros, so we have a lot of brains.

I believe Debian can be improved by adding more containerization features out of the box, and it should make some updates when it comes to the UI.

In addition to the needed improvements, I think if Debian had a memory-based distribution, similar to Alpine, that would be great, as we could get benefits in terms of memory or embedded systems.

I think Debian needs improvements, especially with GCP, in terms of cloud deployment and integration.

I have been working in my current field for more than nine years.

Debian is stable.

Scalability is good since Debian is totally open source.

Customer support is good.

Before switching to Debian, I used Red Hat-based distributions because I am a Red Hat Certified System Administrator and Red Hat Certified System Engineer, and some projects required technical support and licensing for security concerns.

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is quite favorable; since Debian is totally free, it is one of my first options.

I have purchased Debian a lot of times through the AWS marketplace before.

I have seen a return on investment; specifically, the cost is around zero because there is no need for a license, and since my whole team uses Debian, we are fine with the number of employees needed.

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is quite favorable; since Debian is totally free, it is one of my first options.

Before choosing Debian, I evaluated other options such as Ubuntu and Red Hat-based distributions.

My advice for others looking into using Debian is to read the documentation and take advantage of the big community to ask questions.

Currently, my company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer, but we are looking for this.

I gave this product a rating of nine out of ten.

My main use case for Debian at work and personally is for software that is only supported by Linux, and I primarily use Debian for anything Linux related because it's the most supported option. It's very easy to set up, and very easy to install software on it. We use it for testing scripts, Linux scripts, or bash scripting, and for integrations that are not supported by Windows. Cybersecurity solutions like pen testing tools all rely on it. Sometimes we use Kali Linux, but we use Debian particularly because it's available on AWS, while Kali Linux is not available there. When we want to create a Linux-based virtual machine, especially on the cloud like AWS, we always go for Debian.

I have used Debian extensively to automate tasks on the cloud like Terraform, where I would use one Debian virtual machine as a command and control center for managing other Debian-based Linux machines. Additionally, I integrate it with Ansible for further automation.

The best features Debian offers include compatibility and the wide range of software available on it, along with flexibility. The commands and most tutorials or documentation online for anything you need are always mainly built for Debian. It's much easier to find resources for Debian compared to other Linux distributions.

Debian's compatibility and flexibility have significantly helped me in my work. For example, if I want to install any prerequisites for software on Debian, it's very easy to use the default commands for installing software such as APT-get, and I always find the package I want to install compatible and available in any of Debian's libraries or repos. When I try the same on Kali Linux or CentOS, I almost always struggle to find the packages easily, but for Debian, I always find what I need.

Debian has positively impacted my organization by making it much easier for the technical team. If we had forced our team to use Kali Linux or any other Linux-based distributions, they would struggle more to complete projects that rely on Linux. Debian is the most straightforward and compatible option, which greatly simplifies our engineers' tasks.

This ease of use with Debian has translated into results for our team by saving time and reducing errors. For example, when deploying a Linux-based application or software for one of our customers, since it's most likely compatible with Debian, the team can concentrate on implementing the product and installing it without working around limitations or compatibility issues.

I wish the company responsible for Debian would send communications about updates and new features to keep people informed and to give Debian the recognition and praise that it deserves.

I have been using Debian on and off depending on the projects I work on and for personal use in lab testing and internal applications for my company since I was studying in university and throughout my experience over the past five years.

In my experience, Debian is very stable.

The scalability of Debian for our organization depends on our requirements. We don't spin up new Debian instances arbitrarily. We deploy machines for lab testing or specific projects as needed, some being temporary for testing purposes.

We rely on community resources for support, such as documentation, forums, and asking questions online. It's very easy to find reliable tutorials and guides. However, we've never reached out for official support or dealt with Debian's vendor tickets, as we manage everything ourselves by utilizing open-source resources.

I used to rely heavily on Windows before switching to Debian. With Windows, you need a license and must ensure that all the software you try to install supports Windows. A lot of software relies on Linux, which made the transition to Debian easier.

I have seen a return on investment using Debian. We were able to save a substantial amount by using Linux instead of Windows and spending a lot of money on Windows licenses.

Regarding pricing, setup cost, and licensing, we have a certain amount of credit on AWS, and as long as I remain within the limit of that credit, I can create machines as much as I want without exceeding the monthly limit.

Before choosing Debian, we evaluated other options like Ubuntu, Kali Linux, and CentOS, but many of them have additional costs such as support licensing, even though they are still cheaper than Windows. Debian stood out as the most compatible option, being the most stable with frequent updates and reliable backward support, making it the best choice for us.

Other vendors should consider preparing AWS market-ready instances that are based on Debian. Offering ready-to-spin virtual machines that are packaged with their software would be beneficial.

My advice to others looking into using Debian is to assess their current pain points if they are using Windows or another Linux distribution and check if Debian resolves those issues. It's more compatible with solutions they may already have deployed on other operating systems, and I'm confident they'll find it to be a better and more cost-effective choice.

My additional thoughts about Debian are that the best part is the community, the resources available online, and how easy it makes it for technical users. I truly appreciate that I've never struggled to achieve or implement something on Debian. If I don't know how, I can always search online and find someone who has already done it, along with tutorials or documentation available online. I would rate my overall experience with Debian highly based on its stability, compatibility, and strong community support.