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Whats the difference between Debian and other Linux distributions?

April 26, 2017Debian difference distributions linux

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Whats the difference between Debian and other Linux distributions?

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Three key features distinguish Debian from other distributions of GNU/Linux: The Debian package maintenance system: The entire system, or any individual component of it, can be upgraded in place without reformatting, without losing custom configuration files, and (in most cases) without rebooting the system. Most GNU/Linux distributions available today have some kind of package maintenance system; the Debian package maintenance system is unique and particularly robust. Open development: Whereas other GNU/Linux distributions are developed by individuals, small, closed groups, or commercial vendors, Debian is the only GNU/Linux distribution that is being developed cooperatively by many individuals through the Internet, in the same spirit as GNU/Linux and other Free Software. More than 100 volunteer package maintainers are working on over 500 packages and improving Debian GNU/Linux. The Debian developers contribute to the project not by writing new applications (in most cases), but by pac