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There are so many…","datePublished":"2020-02-18","dateModified":"2020-07-22","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/techloot.co.uk\/author\/andre\/#Person","name":"Andrej Kovacevic","url":"https:\/\/techloot.co.uk\/author\/andre\/","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/techloot.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/techloot-editor-150x150.jpg","url":"https:\/\/techloot.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/techloot-editor-150x150.jpg","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Tech Loot","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/techlootio.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/techloot-footer-logo.png","url":"https:\/\/techlootio.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/techloot-footer-logo.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/techloot.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/debian-linux-top-reasons-to-use.jpg","url":"https:\/\/techloot.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/debian-linux-top-reasons-to-use.jpg","height":500,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/techloot.co.uk\/linux\/12-reasons-consider-debian-linux\/","about":["Linux"],"wordCount":1547,"keywords":["operating system"],"articleBody":"Nowadays there are so many Linux distributions out there, in the free and open space environment, that it\u2019s sometimes difficult to discern and choose the best version for you. Debian is one of the oldest of them and, as the foundation of Ubuntu, it\u2019s the most used version of desktop Linux. There are so many Linux users out there who work with a version of Linux that\u2019s based on Debian, but very few know the advantages of installing Debian directly. This is why we\u2019ve compiled a list of reasons you should install this distribution directly:1. It\u2019s well-establishedDebian is basically Linux\u2019s little brother, having appeared in 1993, only two years after Linux launched. Ever since then, there have been a plethora of Linux distros that have tried to stand up to the vagaries of time, but few succeeded just as marvellously as Debian did. This proven track history, as well as the millions of users that can testify to its quality anytime, are reasons alone to go ahead and install Debian directly.2. It\u2019s reliable and dependableThere are no two Linux desktop users that expect the exact same things from their software. Some prefer novelty above everything else and may want the latest software release, even if it means it hasn\u2019t yet been properly tested and bugs may still appear. On the other hand, different users may prefer their software to just be stable, without any other complications. Debian is well-known for its stability and it will give you the chance to run a bit more well-established code that came out a few years ago. The upside to this is that it had enough time to be tested for bugs, so you won\u2019t likely face any unpleasant surprises.3. Debian is the largest community-powered distributionThe highest point of attraction for Linux users is the free software culture around it. With Linux, you\u2019ve probably already noticed that code can be developed, shared and maintained with pure intentions at heart, without any ulterior profit reasons behind it. Of course, this doesn\u2019t exclude the existence of companies around it – some of the most popular distributions, such as Fedora, Ubuntu, elementary OS and openSUSE, are all supported by a company that helps steer them in the right direction.Related: What Are the 5 Best Linux Torrent Apps in 2020?What sets Debian apart is that there is absolutely no company to account for and it\u2019s entirely run by the voluntary and passionate community that has developed around it. For this exact reason, many people feel they are in line with these values and opt to contribute to this distro\u2019s well-being, while also helping to maintain such a project free for all. If this happens to spark inspiration in you, then Debian may be your ideal Linux distro.4. It\u2019s tolerant of your internet connectionAlthough Linux offers accessible and free software for all, most of the time you\u2019ll need a reliable internet connection to run it. Debian also addressed this issue, by coming up with a solution that does not require you to have an impeccable internet connection. Even if you\u2019re in an area with limited internet access, you\u2019ll be able to use Debian\u2019s DVD version that enables you to download most of the software you need from repositories. These CD\u2019s and DVD\u2019s are always available for ordering online, so you can first download Debian in a more remote area, if needed, and then you can install it when you reach your home or office.5. It has amazing office supportIn the Linux environment, Debian\u2019s DEB format is now the most common app format, especially due to a large number of people using Ubuntu. Even though you may not always find Ubuntu-working DEBs that also work on Debian, you may very well find DEBs that play well with both of them.Debian has one of the largest software repositories in the world, which means that you most likely won\u2019t need third-party software anytime soon. Of course, you may not find the absolutely newest software releases, but other than that it will satisfy all your needs.6. You can enjoy your Debian version for longer periods of timeDebian doesn\u2019t work according to a schedule, so you can\u2019t expect new releases on a specific set date. When a new version is ready, it will come out on the market and that\u2019s every two or three years. This is an even bigger intermission than with Ubuntu\u2019s long-term support versions, but that doesn\u2019t necessarily mean it\u2019s a bad thing.In fact, this actually helps you decrease the frequency of your risk of breaking your software whenever you upgrade from one operating system to another, regardless if it\u2019s MacOS, Linux or Windows. What\u2019s more, every time you do this upgrade, you need to allow your computer for some downtime. Fewer Debian releases means less hassle and longer periods of time for you to enjoy this distro.7. Installing Debian means being right at the sourceThere are some distros, such as Linux Mint – a distro based on Ubuntu, which in turn is based on Debian, that are actually two layers away from the source. However, Debian is self-standing, as it\u2019s not based on any other Linux distribution.This means the software you can find in Debian\u2019s repositories was specifically designed for Debian itself. So whenever you find bugs, you don\u2019t need to explore the entire chain to see where they first appeared, you\u2019ll be right at the source and able to identify them quickly.8. Debian is versatile when it comes to PC architecturesWhen switching to Linux, the first problem you\u2019ll encounter will be when faced with installing the distribution. Many Linux distributions are pretty pretentious and not very adaptable to older PC infrastructure.In turn, Debian has been designed in such a way that it allows for versatility, offering installers for all sorts of architecture. It doesn\u2019t really matter if you have 32-bit or 64-bit Intel computers, Debian can handle them both. Running Linux on ARM or MIPS is also a valid possibility with the powerful Debian.9. Debian plays well with serversDebian is also special for being one of the many amazing Linux distros that can power your server. Installation is pretty simple too and you won\u2019t need a different version of Debian – you can simply choose server-related tools, instead of opting for the desktop environment.You don\u2019t even need your server to be connected to the internet – Debian will power your home server that is available to PCs from your Wi-Fi network. Add OpenMediaVault or Nextcloud and you can actually create your very own cloud replacement.10. Debian is desktop impartialMost of the Linux distributions out there will have a strong preference towards one desktop environment or another, so each time you switch interfaces, you\u2019ll no longer have the support you once got.Once again, Debian is different in this respect, as it doesn\u2019t prefer one desktop environment to another. It\u2019s true that it has a limited number of Live CD\u2019s – Cinnamon, KDE, GNOME, MATE and Xfce, but it doesn\u2019t give these more support than the other desktop environments you can find in its repositories. Debian is impartial and versatile, which means you won\u2019t have to worry when switching interfaces.11. Debian lets you install the free software-only versionThere is a lot of leeways that comes with the installation of Debian. Unlike many other Linux distributions that will come with default closed proprietary binary blobs, Debian gives you the option to choose if you want this firmware installed or not. It doesn\u2019t automatically assume your computer needs this code to function, so it allows you to voluntarily opt-in for this feature.The defaults in Debian\u2019s app repositories work the same way – they don\u2019t come with any proprietary code. Having this core principle at its foundation, Debian is now rightfully base for Free Software Foundation-endorsed Linux distributions, among which PureOS and Trisquel.12. You can always go with the Debian rolling release versionAs mentioned before, Debian doesn\u2019t have a scheduled release time and while this is comfortable for some people since they are allowed to use the same version for extended periods of time, other users may simply not have the patience to wait this long for a new version.However Debian offers more than one version to choose from, apart from Debian Stable, which is already several years out of date. If you feel like enjoying novel features and experimenting with different Debian versions, you can always choose Debian Testing, Unstable or Experimental. The beauty of these two latter versions is that they will automatically update their apps and components, as soon as these updates are available. So you\u2019re basically just using one continuous version that keeps updating itself whenever the time is due.Ultimately, Debian is an active component in every Linux user\u2019s life, whether they\u2019ve installed it directly or not. However this is a Linux distribution that is so versatile and well-packed with features that it\u2019s a shame not to experience it first hand."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Linux","item":"https:\/\/techloot.co.uk\/linux\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Considering Debian Linux? 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