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Jonathan Carter, Debian Project Lead for four terms, discusses the 30-year history of Debian and its transition from Ubuntu. They explore the democratic and community-driven nature of Debian, its structure, stability, and reliability. The podcast covers sponsorship, formalization, and relationships in Debian, as well as tension in the Debconf treasurer team. They also discuss the connection between Debian and Toy Story, packaging free software and compatibility, a comparison between Debian and Canonical, communication and collaboration methods in the Debian project, and the Hack Club non-profit organization.
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- Debian's flexibility and adaptability have contributed to its exponential growth over the past 30 years, making it a widely used and recognized universal operating system.
- Debian is establishing a presence in the mobile market, offering users an alternative to iOS and Android through projects like Mobian, with ongoing developments to improve compatibility and provide more choices for users.
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Debian's Universal Appeal and Growth
Debian, often referred to as the 'universal operating system,' has experienced exponential growth over the past 20 years, steadily becoming more widely used and recognized. It has found its way into various devices, from televisions to e-book readers, cars, supercomputers, and even the International Space Station. Its flexibility and adaptability have played a significant role in its success. Moreover, Linux as a whole has grown so extensively that it has become almost impossible to avoid. Major tech companies like Microsoft and Apple have embraced and integrated Linux into their products. However, Debian remains unique in its freedoms, being a universal and completely free and open-source operating system. It offers a massive library of over 60,000 packages, covering a wide range of software needs, making it a powerful choice for developers, servers, desktop users, and mobile devices.
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