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1. The differences between Debian and Ubuntu
One of the most obvious differences between Debian and Ubuntu is the way
these two distributions are released. Debian has it’s tierd model based on
stability. Ubuntu, on the other hand, has regular and LTS releases. Ubuntu has a
much more traditional model. It releases a new version roughly every six
months. About every fifth release becomes a long term support release and is
officially supported for five years. Ubuntu’s LTS releases are intended for servers
and workstations, while it’s regular releases are geared more towards desktops.
Ubuntu is arguably the most popular Linux based OS. Ubuntu has a company behind it,
Canonical. The development and support are all done by them. One interesting fact is that
Ubuntu itself is based on Debian, which is why a lot of basic things are familiar between
Ubuntu and Debian.
2 Which Linux flavor will you suggest to a beginner for learning; Debian or
Ubuntu? Why?
Ubuntu
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Easy to use
Unique user experience
Huge collection of software applications available through the software
center
Essential tools pre-installed
You must have heard about Ubuntu — no matter what. It is the most popular
Linux distribution overall. Not just limited to servers, but also the most popular
choice for Linux desktops.
It is easy to use, offers a good user experience, and comes pre-installed with
essential tools to get a head start. Of course, Ubuntu managed to “simplify” the
Linux experience years back and that is the reason why it is still so popular even
with several impressive Linux distributions available right now. Ubuntu has a
great documentation and community support. Ubuntu forums and Ask
Ubuntu provide an appreciable quality support in almost all aspects regarding
Ubuntu. You should easily find answers to common issues and even if you notice
something new, the community will help you out troubleshooting.