While there’s a new version of the popular Ubuntu operating system every six months, the OS is based on Debian, a Linux-based operating system with a reputation for stability… and much slower updates.

The Debian GNU/Linux project has completed 30 years of producing a free, community distribution which is arguably the best and one that has served as the base for several other efforts. The project ...

After nearly two years of development, Debian 8 “Jessie” is ready for download. It’s an open source GNU/Linux operating system designed for use on a wide range of hardware and developed by thousands ...

The Debian Project has unveiled the release and widespread availability of Debian 11.7, serving as the seventh ISO update to the current Debian GNU/Linux 11 "Bullseye" operating system series.

Imagination is working with the Debian Project to accelerate development of the open source Debian operating system for its 64-bit MIPS processors. Imagination is working with the Debian Project to ...

The open-source Debian operating system on Sunday gained support for the FreeBSD kernel, allowing users to run the same operating system on two different software cores. The project was announced in a ...

Open source software doesn’t just happen, of course, but is the result of a lot of unheralded work by a vast range of people. In that context I was interested to see this one pop into my inbox, and it ...

Most people who use computers just want them to work. They don’treally care about the details. But details make a difference. Ubuntu Linux’s new release, Feisty Fawn, impressed me with itsease of use ...

eWEEK content and product recommendations are editorially independent. We may make money when you click on links to our partners. Learn More. The Debian Project has announced the availability of ...

The open-source Debian operating system on Sunday gained support for the FreeBSD kernel, allowing users to run the same operating system on two different software cores. The project was announced in a ...