Debian (en. Debian)

/ˈdɛbiən/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Operating system based on Linux that promotes the philosophy of free software.
Debian is known for its stability and security.
Debian es conocido por su estabilidad y seguridad.
A GNU/Linux distribution mainly used on servers and personal computers.
Many system administrators prefer Debian for its ease of maintenance.
Muchos administradores de sistemas prefieren Debian por su facilidad de mantenimiento.
A project that coordinates the development and maintenance of the Debian distribution.
The Debian team works on new versions every two years.
El equipo de Debian trabaja en nuevas versiones cada dos años.

Etymology

The name 'Debian' is a combination of the names of its creator, Ian Murdock, and his then-girlfriend, Debra.

Common Phrases and Expressions

they should have been in Debian
It refers to something that should have been in the Debian distribution.
debían estar en Debian
use Debian
To employ the Debian operating system for computing tasks.
usar Debian

Related Words

Linux
Open-source operating system on which Debian is based.
Linux
GNU
Set of free software that complements Linux in Debian.
GNU
package
Software file that can be installed on Debian.
paquete

Slang Meanings

Debianite
She is a true Debianite; she loves to try every new version.
Ella es una verdadera debianita, le encanta probar cada nueva versión.
Debian user
Debian users tend to have a deep knowledge of the system.
Los debianeros suelen tener un profundo conocimiento del sistema.