Releases of Debian
Version |
Key Features |
---|---|
0.01 (1993) |
Initial release, commitment to free and open source. |
1.1 (1996) |
Formalized package management system (DPKG). |
2.0 (1998) | Introduction of the “Toy Story” release naming tradition (e.g. “Hamm”). |
3.0 (2002) |
Improved package management with APT. |
4.0 (2007) |
Introduction of the Debian Social Contract and the Debian Free Software Guidelines. |
5.0 (2009) |
Inclusion of the Linux kernel version 2.6. |
6.0 (2011) |
Default switch to the Linux-libre kernel. |
7.0 (2013) |
Multi-architecture support (32-bit, 64-bit, and more). |
8.0 (2015) |
Systemd was introduced as the default init system. |
9.0 (2017) |
Secure Boot support, and improved UEFI compatibility. |
10.0 (2019) |
Introduction of the “Buster” release name. |
11.0 (2021) |
Continued focus on security, performance, and stability. |
12.0 (2023) |
Newer software and features. |
Introduction to Debian Linux
Debian is also known as GNU/LINUX, it is a Linux distribution composed of free and open-source packages. Debian, the “Universal Operating System” stands out among the other Linux distributions for its stability and promising features. In this article, we are going to look into the history and features of Debian and understand why it holds the title of “Universal Operating System”. So, without any further trash talk let’s dive into the world of Debian.
Table of Content
- What is Debian?
- History of Debian
- Releases of Debian
- Features of Debian
- Advantages of Debian
- Disadvantages of Debian
- Hardware Requirements
- Frequently Asked Questions on Debian – FAQs
- Conclusion
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