Debian Linux Recommendations

Comments strongly recommend using Debian Linux distribution as a stable and preferable alternative to Ubuntu or other distros, citing its features, upstream status, and reliability.

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Sample Comments

ximm Aug 27, 2020 View on HN

Sounds like the author wants to use debian

adamc Mar 21, 2024 View on HN

Doesn't seem to have a Debian install.

triknomeister Aug 13, 2025 View on HN

That's Debian's fault I guess

khimaros Mar 28, 2022 View on HN

it sounds like you're looking for debian stable ;)

blibble Jan 14, 2025 View on HN

for Debian that's not exactly a problem

silverreads Apr 24, 2020 View on HN

Debian, ubuntu's upstream.

ssahoo Jun 26, 2024 View on HN

what does it have that Debian (it's upstream) does not have?

attentive Nov 10, 2023 View on HN

yep, Debian is fine and close enough.

mahgnous Sep 5, 2020 View on HN

Same, back to Debian because of it.

reportgunner Nov 24, 2023 View on HN

Just get debian with your favorite DE