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Debian

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Overview

An OS that prioritizes stability and forms the basis of many other distributions.

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A distribution notable for rigorous quality control and long-term stability, forming the base for many Debian-derived distributions, including Ubuntu. Packages are tracked across three branches -- stable, testing, and unstable (Sid) -- and sticking with the most battle-tested branch, stable, is what gives Debian its reputation for reliability.

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