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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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I am thinking about switching from Windows to Debian 12 Bookworm (lemmy.ml)

submitted 2 years ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I used Ubuntu in my college for some light programming and felt really happy about it.

I am more interested in switching to Debian 12 than Ubuntu, since the former is really stable. Also, I came to know installing Debian is easier since it supports non free firmware.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Debian is not easier than Ubuntu, the opposite is the case, you have to tinker around with some things to get them work how you want them. Usually you end up with a system which is more suited to your needs and preferences, but you have to put more work into it.

In terms of stability, it's not like Ubuntu LTS Desktop will just break down, I use it way over 10 years and it never end up in a broken state (well it did, but it was my mistake). It's more of a server thing, were you can just install updates without having to fear that something got incompatible.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago

Non-free drivers and firmware are available in the main installer now, so i'm not sure what extra tinkering you have to do on debian.

It's always been super easy for me

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago

I don't think Ubuntu is easier than Debian. Especially now that they're pushing for snap instead of apt/deb packages. It's confusing as hell.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 2 years ago

@Seltsamsel @test626 Ubuntu LTS Desktop breaks down almost every day. Ctrl-Shift-F5, sudo reboot now

Fedora never broke down for me