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It is a free to use and open source computer operating system, as in windows or linux, that is distributed under the GUN license. Programs may or may not cost money to use.

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When was The Debian System created?

The Debian System was created in 2005.


When was Debian created?

Debian was created on 1993-08-16.


What are deb packages?

DEB packages are packages made for Debian and Debian-based distributions.


Is Debian free?

Yes. Debian can be downloaded off of its website free of charge. Alternatively, you can purchase a copy of Debian for a very small fee from numerous online vendors.


What is Debian?

Debian is a free Linux distro. It focuses on stability and freedom (as in speech) of software. Debian is distinguished by it's excellent package management system. If you want a solid and stable server, Debian is an excellent choice. If you need more cuting-edge software (the stable versions of Debian are sometimes made fun of for having really old versions of programs), try a distro based on Debian, such as Ubuntu or Sidux.


What kernel version comes with Debian 5.0.1?

Debian 5.0 (Lenny) debuted with the 2.6.26 kernel.


Where can one find information about Debian dedicated servers?

One can find information about Debian dedicated servers by going to the Debian website. The website has information and support services about their servers.


How do you install Debian on an eMac?

The Debian website has many sources of information for installing Debian Linux on a Mac with a PowerPC processor such as the eMac's Power PC G4. (See links below)


Where can one find Debian hosting?

You can find Debian based web hosts online from the Debian-Hosting Info site. Once on the page, you can choose between the reasonable, webmaster and enterprise plans.


Is Debian the most commonly used Linux distribution?

Debian and Debian-based systems are commonly in use as the most popular Linux distribution family. Ubuntu and derivatives fall under this category as Ubuntu is based on Debian, and Raspbian is an ARM port targeted towards the Raspberry Pi.


What is the website for Debian?

www.debian.org


Which single Linux is based on Debian?

There are no single Linux distribution that is based on Debian. In fact, there are many distributions based on Debian. This includes the ever-so-popular Ubuntu family, Devuan, AntiX, Crunchbang, and so on.