When to Use Debian

Debian and Ubuntu

(This is hopefully a non-cheesy comparison. Most comparisons on the internet seem to be brimming with filler words, and this is my delta.)

What is Ubuntu (the Debian PoV)

What is Wrong with Debian (the Ubuntu PoV)

I’m sorry, you may want to close your ears now, I want a distribution to be easy to install, so that I can just get on with my life, which is mostly kernel.

… I’ve tried Ubuntu a couple of times over the years, mainly because the thing Ubuntu did so well was make Debian usable.

~ Linus Torvalds, 2007

I’m sure it’s much easier now.

Linus Torvalds, 2011

Other Differences

My Take

Virtual Machines for Projects

Faster Installations - Use the CSE Mirror

Debian is Lighter

Actual Problems

Separate Home Partition

Acknowledgments