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Debian vs. Ubuntu: 10 key differences you should know

Posted by Rianne Schestowitz on Jul 21, 2023

I remember when I first dipped my toes into the vast ocean of Linux distributions, two names constantly bobbed up: Debian and Ubuntu. As a Linux enthusiast and a long-time user of both Debian and Ubuntu, I’ve been privy to many lively debates on forums and during meet-ups on the virtues and pitfalls of these two distros. Today, I’ll attempt to cut through the chatter and provide a detailed comparison of Debian and Ubuntu, elucidating the 10 key differences that every aspiring or seasoned Linux user should know.

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