What is Debian?

Linux is an open-source operating system, you know that and it also uses the Linux base such as Debian on some systems.

Debian is a completely free Linux distribution based on different kernel options such as GNU/Linux, GNU/Hurd, created in 1993 by volunteers from around the world.

Debian, which is one of the most common GNU/Linux distributions, also; It is also a resource for many GNU / Linux distributions such as Mepis, Ubuntu, Knoppix, Linux Mint, Xandros, Elive, and Parsix and is preferred on many well-known websites, especially Google.

Debian can run on many hardware platforms such as i386, AMD64, PowerPC, SPARC, DEC Alpha, ARM, MIPS, HPPA, S390, IA-64 along with different operating system cores.

In addition to the hardware and core richness it supports, the most important issue that makes Debian unique compared to other distributions is that the software included in the distribution has completely free license terms, there is a Debian Social Contract to control and maintain software freedom.

Ian Murdock, founder of Debian, a student at Purdue University in 1993; In his article named "Debian Manifesto", he explained the mission and philosophy of Debian.

Accordingly, Debian operating system represents one of the first democratic communities on the Internet. In 1996, when Ian Murdock was replaced by Bruce Perens; Ian Murdock is still working in Debian.

The name "Debian" was created by bringing together Ian Murdock's beloved Debra's Debra and Ian's name.