I love using Debian. I think it is so interesting that so many distros have been or currently are based on Debian. While I prefer vanillia Debian, I wanted to list all of the Debian based distros (non-Ubuntu) I know of and categorize them based on what makes them unique.

Ease of use:

Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE) - Default for Windows refugees.
MX Linux - MXTools is cool.
Deepin - Beautiful, preconfigured DE.
Peppermint_OS – Lightweight, cloud integrated

Modern/Atomic (New Technologies):

Vanilla OS - Immutable, atomic updates, ability to run apps from Fedora/Arch via Apx. Friendly to new users.
Nitrux - Immutable, no systemd (OpenRC), heavy reliance on AppImage

Performance and/or Old Hardware:

Siduction - Based on Debian Sid. Rolling release, newest kernels.
antiX - No systemd, runs on a toaster (256MB RAM)
Sparky Linux - Debian testing w/better support for drivers/gaming.
BunsenLabs - minimalist OpenBox
Elive - Enlightenment desktop, high-end looks for 20 year old hardware.
Window Maker Live - NeXTSTEP look, fast, polished, and based on Debian 13.

Multimedia/Creative:

AV Linux (MX Edition) – Preconfigured w/low-latency kernel for audio production.
Neptune OS – Polished KDE with excellent media support.

Toolbox Distros:

Kali Linux / Parrot OS - Penetration tools preloaded, think hackerman.
Tails - Anonymity, amnesic, no trace
Whonix – Highly secure via dual-VM setup.
Proxmox VE - Server, machine host for VMs
TrueNAS SCALE - NAS, built for ZFS storage and applications.
OpenMediaVault – Turn old hardware into a NAS
Grml/Finnix/Knoppix - The "oh shit" buttons
Raspberry Pi OS - built for Pi's
VyOS – Router OS
BashCore - Ultra minimalist, stealth, CLI focused, live environment, zero branding.

Protest Distros:

Devuan - dislike for systemd
PureOS – FSF endorsed, 100% free software, privacy-focused

Global & Educational:

Endless OS – Designed for developing world for offline content.
Emmabuntüs – Reviving donated PCs for schools in Africa.

You could also consider Debian Pureblends, like Debian Med and Debian Edu.

Did I miss any? Please let me know, I will edit the list. Thank you!

#Debian #GNULinux #GNU #Linux #Privacy #SysAdmin #Tech #OpenSource #LMDE #LinuxMint #Mint #MXLinux #Deepin #PeppermintOS #antiX #SparkyLinux #BunsenLabs #Elive #AVLinux #NeptuneOS #KaliLinux #Kali #Tails #Whonix #Proxmox #OpenMediaVault #GRML #FINNIX #Knoppix #RaspberryPi #Pi #VyOS #Devuan #PureOS #Nitrux #EndlessOS #Emmabuntüs #Siduction #Bashcore #VanillaOS #TrueNAS #TrueNASScale #WindowMakerLive

It seems to be customary to post a message about being on the way to Hamburg for the #39C3 so here is mine with the obligatory photo out of the train window with a view of the river Neckar. I'm looking forward to meeting #MNTReform folks at the #MNT Community dinner on the 28th and maybe also catch up with some fellow #Debian friends. Hit me up if you'd like to meet there! 🙂

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View outside the window of RE IC87 (50282) / IC 282 between Rottweil and Horb. My MNT Reform laptop is on the tiny table in front of me and outside the window is the river Neckar which is still a small stream at this point. Beyond it are fields and forests.

@hoergen

"Im Umfeld von #Wuseltronik entstand unter anderem die Firma #Kosonanz, die später den Windmessbereich von Wuseltronik übernahm und unter dem Namen #Ammonit Measurement GmbH bis heute weiterbesteht." (#Wikipedia)

Ammonit sitzt in #Berlin-#Kreuzberg und nutzt recht viel #freieSoftware. Und versucht, diese auch zu unterstützen, z.B. Spenden für #DebConf (#Debian), #XMPP-Sprints und hoffentlich bald einer Fördermitgliedschaft bei @Codeberg.

Disclaimer: Bin bei dem Laden 🙂

Reminder to myself:

"The 27th #Debian #Conference is in #SantaFe, #Argentina, Monday July 20th to Saturday July 25th 2026. #DebCamp will be held from Monday July 13th to Sunday July 19th 2026."

https://debconf26.debconf.org/

#DebConf #DebConf26 #freeSoftware

@debacle wait, I got a hunch again:

Bug 1123058 references #Gajim version 2.4.1-1 in #Debian. The version here in my #Devuan Ceres install seems to be 2.1.1-2.

However, apparently, version 2.4.1 *is* available in the Ceres repositories, but is not installed due to unmet dependencies, which prevent it from being updated with a simple `apt upgrade`. This can be attested via forcing a `apt install gajim` command.

So I guess everything *should* work when the unmet dependencies can be resolved and the application meets the library requirements. Until then, though... :(

https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=1123058

LoongArch wird zur offiziellen Debian-Architektur
https://linuxnews.de/loongarch-wird-zur-offiziellen-debian-architektur/ #debian #loongarch #linux #linuxnews

Debian stellt Debusine Repositories vor
https://linuxnews.de/debian-stellt-debusine-repositories-vor/ #debian #linux #linuxnews

From pencil to color, it's all done by hand. Here is under a timelapse of my recent comic strip: two days of work in 30s. I use Krita to bring my art to life, on Debian, one stroke at a time.
Check out my making-of directory for 20 more like this: https://www.peppercarrot.com/0_sources/miniFantasyTheater/making-of/

#krita #debian #timelapse

@kzimmermann

Broke in which way? It works in #Debian, so why not in any derivative?

Over next 1-2 weeks,I'd appreciate an extended thread re: #FrameworkLaptop, #mntreform, & #FOSS.

TL;DR on my idiosyncratic needs:
* minimize binary firmware blobs¹
* Having 2 disks in RAID-1²
* Runs stock Official #Debian stable³
* Understanding best current replacement keyboard options⁴
* Form factor that works for my travel needs.

Is @frameworkcomputer or @mntmn better for me?

I'd be glad if ∃ active engagement on this!

#AskFedi #AskFediverse #Framework #OpenSource

New #Firefox ESR just hit #Debian so it seems to be time to about:config and `browser.ml.chat.enabled=false`

I can't believe I didn't know about it already! I frequently have to rename many files, and vidir lets me apply my keybinding and hacky macro knowledge to yet another task :D