Adventures in DevOps
The World of Linux: From Debian to Ubuntu, Fedora to CentOS - DevOps 176
Oct 12, 2023
Jonathan, Jillian, and Will discuss operating systems like Debian, Ubuntu, CentOS, and Amazon Linux. They explore their experiences with each system, server security, Docker images, and give book recommendations. They also talk about the future of CentOS, the benefits of using Alpine Linux in Docker, tech career trajectories, and the potential benefits of the Steam deck for gaming.
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- Ubuntu provides extensive support and compatibility for desktop applications and frameworks like Docker images, making it a convenient choice for developers in that domain.
- Debian is preferred for server environments due to its solid track record for security and stability, with frequent security updates and a consistent experience for package installation and configuration across different applications.
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Ubuntu is widely supported for desktop applications
Ubuntu is a Linux distro that is widely supported, particularly for desktop applications. For example, it does a great job of supporting desktop applications and is widely supported by various other tools and frameworks like Docker images and NVIDIA's GPU image. Many developers find it convenient to use Ubuntu because of its extensive support and compatibility in the desktop application domain.
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