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Debian: The universal operating system
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Overview
Debian is a free operating system, developed by thousands of volunteers from all over the world who collaborate via the Internet. The Debian project's key strengths are its volunteer base, its dedication to the Debian Social Contract and Free Software, and its commitment to provide the best operating system possible. This new release is another important step in that direction.
Highlights
- After 2 years, 1 month, and 9 days of development, the Debian project is proud to present its new stable version 11 (code name "bullseye"), which will be supported for the next 5 years thanks to the combined work of the Debian Security team and the Debian Long Term Support team.
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Debian debian-11-amd64-20260317-2419
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64-bit (x86) Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
Amazon Machine Image (AMI)
An AMI is a virtual image that provides the information required to launch an instance. Amazon EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud) instances are virtual servers on which you can run your applications and workloads, offering varying combinations of CPU, memory, storage, and networking resources. You can launch as many instances from as many different AMIs as you need.
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After launching your instance, connect to it using a Secure Shell (SSH) client with the SSH key you specified at launch. The default username is 'admin'.
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Debian is developed and supported by a diverse global community. It can be reached through a variety of means including email, IRC, and web forums.
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This product has charges associated with it for seller support and maintenance. Ready to use minimal Debian 11 AMI automatically updated at launch with latest security patches. Login using 'admin' user and ssh public key authentication. Root partition and filesystem extends automatically during boot if instance volume is bigger than the default 8 GiB one. Cloud-init included. ENA enabled. Debian 11 Bullseye is a lightweight, stable, and secure Linux distribution ideal for running modern web servers, application stacks, and databases. This Debian 11 image is optimized for performance, reliability, and minimal overhead, making it ideal for web hosting, efficient deployment of popular web stacks like LAMP, MEAN and Django, and database solutions like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
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Customer reviews
Ramon M.
Debian: stability, security, and free software that impress
Reviewed on Apr 07, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
Debian only includes free software with an OpenSource License, which is absolutely fascinating. The stability of the Operating System is one of the fundamental pillars of the distribution, a quite important point when it comes to having a 100% functional OS. A little further, Debian's security system is honestly worthy of admiration, always publishing updates with the necessary patches, which speaks well of the team in charge.
What do you dislike about the product?
For some very specific hardware devices, there is NO compatibility with the Drivers developed by the Debian Support team, in which case one must resort to Drivers developed by third parties or by the developers of said hardware themselves. For some users who prefer to configure updates automatically in Debian, they must always be done manually (It is not a major issue, but some Juniors spend some time without executing the respective commands to upgrade the OS).
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Definitely being one of the longest-standing Linux distributions, with Debian we always have a stable, functional OS that can be adapted to specific needs for us as a team developing solutions based on software-hardware. This robustness and stability make everyday work much more pleasant when facing the different Sprints we set out when developing a product or several products.
Samitha P.
Stability and Security with Debian
Reviewed on Apr 03, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I like Debian's stability and security, which give me peace of mind and enhance my productivity. The package management system is another feature I appreciate, along with its respect for free software principles. The community and documentation are both excellent, providing simplicity and safety that I trust. Additionally, setting it up was very simple, thanks to the nice user interface.
What do you dislike about the product?
I find the software on the stable version of Debian to be out of date.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Debian provides stability, security, flexibility, and runs on old hardware, giving me peace of mind and productivity.
Ankit S.
Rock-Solid Debian Stability and True Open-Source Commitment
Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
Debian stability and commitment to free and open-source software.
What do you dislike about the product?
I have not experience any downside of Debian
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
High Licensing Costs, System Stability and Reliability
Lakshay .
Stable, Secure, and Beginner-Friendly OS
Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I mainly use Debian because I find it to be beginner-friendly and the most stable one, so I don't have to worry about tweaking things if something breaks unexpectedly. I like that it's more secure compared to Windows or even Mac and offers low-level control over the system, allowing me to customize every part to my needs. The thing I like the most about Debian is its stability, as it behaves a lot more stably compared to other distros. I also appreciate Debian's immense software repos and its advanced package manager. The initial setup of Debian was pretty easy, probably the easiest OS installation I've ever seen, as it handles the process really well.
What do you dislike about the product?
The Debian often relies on outdated but tested software to maintain its stability, which can limit the options when wanting to experiment with the latest software, kernels, and drivers. Also, managing graphics card drivers could be improved; installing and updating NVIDIA drivers is often very complicated.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
I find Debian offers security and low-level system control for customization. Its stability allows me to build my system freely without fear of breaking it, supported by immense software repositories and an advanced package manager.
Mahek .
Stable, Reliable, Ideal for Development & Servers
Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
I mainly use Debian as a stable environment for development and backend work. It's reliable for running servers, testing applications, and managing tools without unexpected updates breaking things. I also like how lightweight and customizable it is compared to other operating systems. What I like most about Debian is its stability and reliability — it just works without needing constant maintenance. The package management system is straightforward, and there’s a huge community and documentation whenever I run into issues. It integrates well with most open-source software, which makes my workflow pretty seamless. It’s extremely stable, reliable, and great for development or server environments, which makes it easy to recommend.
What do you dislike about the product?
Sometimes the packages can feel a bit outdated compared to other distributions, which means I occasionally have to install newer versions manually. Hardware support can also take a little extra setup, especially on newer machines. It would be helpful if Debian offered an easier way to access newer versions of popular development tools without relying on external repositories. Improved out-of-the-box hardware detection, especially for newer laptops and drivers, would also make initial setup smoother. The only reason it’s not a 10 is that the learning curve and slightly older packages can be challenging for newer users.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Debian provides a stable, predictable development environment, reducing issues from system changes and simplifying dependency management. Its reliability and low maintenance save me time, allowing focus on development rather than OS troubleshooting.