My main use case for Debian is for websites hosting. I use Debian for some NGINX and Apache websites, for example, websites with static pages or some other customers with e-commerce content.
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Stable, Reliable, and Customizable OS
What do you like best about the product?
I use Debian as my main operating system because it’s dependable, secure, and gets out of my way so I can focus on my work. Whether I’m doing development, running servers, or handling everyday tasks, Debian’s stability gives me confidence that things will just work without unexpected issues. I love most about Debian is the sense of trust it gives me once everything is set up. It doesn’t try to be flashy or constantly change things, which means I can rely on it to stay stable and predictable day after day. I really appreciate its strong security focus and the fact that it’s truly community-driven and open source. I also value its strong open-source foundation and massive software repository, which lets me customize my setup exactly how I need it. The features I value most are the ones that quietly make everything reliable and stress-free. APT is a big part of that for me, because installing, updating, or removing software just works without breaking dependencies or causing surprises. I also really value Debian’s long-term stability and cautious update cycle, since it means my system stays consistent even after updates. Overall, Debian feels like a solid, no-nonsense system I can trust for both long-term use and serious projects. It feels mature, dependable, and built for people who value reliability over unnecessary extras. The installer is clear and flexible, allowing me to customize things like disk partitions and desktop environments, which I appreciated. While it’s not a one-click experience, the process felt logical and well-documented. The setup was manageable and rewarding, especially because it gave me a clean, stable system tailored to my needs.
What do you dislike about the product?
While Debian is extremely reliable, there are a few areas that could be improved for my workflow. The stable release can sometimes feel a bit too conservative, especially when I need newer versions of certain tools or libraries. This means I occasionally have to rely on backports or manual installations. The initial setup can also take a little more effort compared to more beginner-focused distributions.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use Debian for its dependability and security, enabling me to focus on my work without worries. Its stability and massive software repository are essential for customization. APT ensures software management without dependency issues. Debian's community-driven open-source nature and cautious update cycle provide a reliable, no-nonsense system.
Highly Stable and Secure, Ideal for Developers
What do you like best about the product?
I like Debian GNU/Linux because it's reliable and safe, making my computer just work without trouble. The stability and reliability are what I appreciate the most; it doesn't break easily, runs smoothly for a long time, and feels secure. It just works without surprises. Debian is simple, trustworthy, and dependable for everyday use. I really enjoy its huge software collection, easy package installation, and strong community support. Plus, it runs smoothly even on older computers, feeling clean, simple, and dependable for daily work. Using Debian gives me a stable, secure, and free operating system, solving problems like system instability and high software costs, while providing reliable security updates.
What do you dislike about the product?
Some things about Debian GNU/Linux that could be improved are that the software versions can feel outdated, hardware support for very new devices isn’t always immediate, and it needs more manual setup compared to beginner-friendly systems. The desktop experience can also feel less polished out of the box and may require extra configuration to look modern.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Debian solves system instability, security risks, and high software costs with its stable, secure, and free OS. It rarely crashes, works on older hardware, and provides a predictable environment for software.
Highly Customizable Open Source OS That Adapts to Your Needs
What do you like best about the product?
This is an open source operating system that you can customize as you wish to suit your needs.
What do you dislike about the product?
Although the learning curve for grasping the underlying kernel is quite steep, I believe the effort is ultimately worthwhile.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
The Linux kernel that Debian uses is lightweight in terms of resource requirements. This has allowed me to keep my old computers running at an acceptable speed.
Stable and Simple Yet Powerful OS
What do you like best about the product?
I love that Debian provides open-source solutions and it's free. I appreciate its simplicity and stability, which are crucial for me since there are services that depend on it. The stable and robust kernel makes it an obvious choice when it's time to choose a distro. I also found the initial setup of Debian quite easy.
What do you dislike about the product?
I dislike the lack of easy to read documentation.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Debian provides open source solutions and it's free. It's simple and stable, with a robust kernel, which is crucial as services depend on it.
Free and Stable Distribution, Easy to Install
What do you like best about the product?
I like that Debian is free, which is a great advantage. It is a good distribution and it is stable, which is essential for our business solution. Moreover, the installation was very simple, which made the transition easier for our team.
What do you dislike about the product?
The logo
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Debian is free, stable, and a good distribution. Its installation is very simple.
Fast, Lightweight, and Secure
What do you like best about the product?
I run Docker on Debian and use it as a fast OS for my older laptop. I appreciate that it's not as resource hungry as Windows, and it's less complicated to get safe applications installed since it doesn't come with bloatware. I like the ease of use, with easy navigation and a fast OS. I value its robust and secure nature, and it supports numerous types of hardware so I can install it on practically anything. The setup was straightforward once I did it the first time.
What do you dislike about the product?
The repositories could be easier to add after installation. It would be helpful if Debian showed possible options to add, instead of having to Google them, which can pose a security risk.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use Debian because it's not resource-hungry like Windows and it’s easy to install safe applications without bloatware. It’s fast, easy to use, supports diverse hardware, and is robust and secure.
Effortless Installation, Maintenance, and Upgrades
What do you like best about the product?
The installation process is easy, and maintenance and upgrades are straightforward as well.
What do you dislike about the product?
strange nomemclature and some unclear commands
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Setting up home servers
Reliable OS with Docker Support and Strong Documentation
What do you like best about the product?
I like that Debian is well documented and easy to use. The good Docker support is a big plus for me as it is crucial for testing both locally and on CI to guarantee consistent builds. It's also reassuring to know that Debian, being a commonly used operating system, regularly receives security patches. Additionally, the initial setup is fast, and I appreciate the simplicity of being able to use commands like `docker pull debian`.
What do you dislike about the product?
Debian sometimes doesn't have the latest packages and setting up some packages can be manual, but that's usually ok
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Debian is our production OS for running Python applications with good Docker support, ensuring consistent builds. It's well-documented, easy to use, and gets timely security patches.
Have hosted fast-loading websites and maintained secure servers through regular updates
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The best features Debian offers are its low weight, lightweight architecture, and faster response to services. Debian's lightweight architecture and faster response help me in my day-to-day work by allowing me to host websites and achieve faster response times, which keeps my customers happy. Debian has kept my workflow secure by maintaining system stability with day-to-day or monthly updates with security patches, securing the system from external attacks. I am satisfied that there are regular updates and security updates that keep the system stable.
What needs improvement?
I believe security improvements should continue, and I think Debian is in good shape as it is. Debian was easy to set up.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working in my current field for four plus years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Debian is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Debian's scalability for my needs is excellent. As the growth of our infrastructure is required, we can host many Debian servers. For our organization, as we are a service provider, we are using this on our public clouds for different customers, and it handles this very well.
How are customer service and support?
I have not needed customer support for Debian. I never had to contact the Debian help center, and whenever I had a query, I used Google to search for it and found very helpful information from public platforms.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
I have not used a different solution before Debian. I have been using Debian for a long time and have not used any alternate solution yet.
How was the initial setup?
I found this interview very well AI-controlled. I appreciate it and think the use of AI is done very well.
What about the implementation team?
Before choosing Debian, I evaluated no other options. I have been using Debian only because it was part of my KT sessions during training in my initial onboarding, and then I continued my journey with Debian without experiencing different tools.
What was our ROI?
I cannot say that I have seen a return on investment with Debian because I am a DevOps engineer, and it is my job to do this.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that it is much better than Microsoft Windows, so I really appreciate the pricing model.
What other advice do I have?
My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. We are a service provider company, so we work for different companies to provide them with IT infrastructure-related services. I believe Debian is clear and has been well covered. I have given this review a rating of 9.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Has supported daily deployment of critical infrastructure and boosted productivity through robust community resources
What is our primary use case?
As a DevOps engineer, my main use case for Debian is that it is my daily driver.
I use Debian in my daily work most of the time for tasks such as installing daemons and servers like Nginx, hosting databases, and creating other workloads.
In addition to my main use case for Debian, I also perform system hardening.
What is most valuable?
The best features Debian offers are stability and the documentation.
Debian's stability helps me in my daily work because my work relies on stability; I'm trying to deploy production workloads, and Debian offers that stability for me. In addition to the documentation, I can find any part under Debian documentation versus other Linux distros, so it gives me comfort to go through all options.
Debian has positively impacted my organization because it is one of the oldest Linux or GNU/Linux distros, which I believe has the biggest community compared to other Linux distros, so we have a lot of brains.
What needs improvement?
I believe Debian can be improved by adding more containerization features out of the box, and it should make some updates when it comes to the UI.
In addition to the needed improvements, I think if Debian had a memory-based distribution, similar to Alpine, that would be great, as we could get benefits in terms of memory or embedded systems.
I think Debian needs improvements, especially with GCP, in terms of cloud deployment and integration.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working in my current field for more than nine years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Debian is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Scalability is good since Debian is totally open source.
How are customer service and support?
Customer support is good.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Neutral
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Before switching to Debian, I used Red Hat-based distributions because I am a Red Hat Certified System Administrator and Red Hat Certified System Engineer, and some projects required technical support and licensing for security concerns.
How was the initial setup?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is quite favorable; since Debian is totally free, it is one of my first options.
What about the implementation team?
I have purchased Debian a lot of times through the AWS marketplace before.
What was our ROI?
I have seen a return on investment; specifically, the cost is around zero because there is no need for a license, and since my whole team uses Debian, we are fine with the number of employees needed.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is quite favorable; since Debian is totally free, it is one of my first options.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Before choosing Debian, I evaluated other options such as Ubuntu and Red Hat-based distributions.
What other advice do I have?
My advice for others looking into using Debian is to read the documentation and take advantage of the big community to ask questions.
Currently, my company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer, but we are looking for this.
I gave this product a rating of nine out of ten.
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