Debian
Last updated: 2024, Mon May 27th at 21:47 CDT
Debian is suitable for daily use as a desktop x86-64
This is a list of distros that are suitable for x86-64 desktop installs, be it on a laptop, workstation, or... x86-64
This is a list of distros that are suitable for x86-64 server installs, be it on a local or remote....Desktops
Servers
General Information
- Apt package manager
- Nala
is the preferred apt frontendTerminal Extras
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- Testing and Sid are both rolling releases
- DEB packages
- Pacstall a community-driven repository
Additional Setup - If you are using a SSD #
or want to customize your install, use these instructions.
Processor Support
Most distributions support both x86-64 and Arm processors. To see if the distro you are interested in supports your processor, look for the supported architecture.
Versions
Debian Stable - 12 Bookworm #
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Debian Testing - 13 Trixie #
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Debian Sid #
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Distributions
siduction #
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A Debian sid-based distribution that offers several environments along with several live medias. Being based on sid does mean that it is a rolling release distro.
Armbian #
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Armbian is an ARM focused distro but is suitable for x86_x64 use. It is based on either stable or testing branches Debian or Ubuntu. It has a fixed release schedule every 6 months.
Elive #
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A lightweight distro based on an older stable release of Debian, with the Enlightenment Enlightenment is a lean, feature rich environment. It is a compositing window manager with a semi-minimal desktop. It strikes...Enlightenment
Linux MintDE #
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Same as the base Linux Mint just based off of Debian instead of Ubuntu.
Raspberry Pi OS #
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Based on Debian stable, Raspberry Pi OS is built for Arm CPUs and covers more then Debian ARM does. Raspberry Pi OS covers ARMv6 CPUs and newer.
PureOS #
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PureOS uses an older stable release of Debian, additionally free and open source software exclusively and is endorsed by the Free Software Foundation.
Peppermint OS #
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Peppermint employs Site Specific Browser allows for integration seamlessly with cloud and web-based applications. It is based off Debian stable.
SparkyLinux #
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A lightweight, fast and simple distro, based off of the Debian testing, SparkyLinux works on both newer and older hardware.