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Debian is an open-source operating system and distribution of Linux, based on the Linux kernel and GNU utilities. It is one of the oldest operating systems and is maintained by an active and vibrant community of developers and users. Debian is available in a variety of flavors, including Debian GNU/Linux, a desktop-oriented version, and Debian GNU/kFreeBSD, which is based on the FreeBSD kernel. Debian is known for its stability and its extensive software repository, which contains over 59,000 packages. It is free to download and use and is popular for running web servers, as well as for creating custom distributions. Debian is also highly customizable, allowing users to create their own variations of the operating system.

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