👉 The Debian project is an open-source software distribution based on the Linux kernel, developed by a community of volunteers led by Eric S. Raymond and later managed by the Debian Project Team. It emphasizes stability, security, and long-term support, aiming to provide a reliable and user-friendly operating system. Debian is built using the GNU General Public License (GPL), ensuring that its source code remains freely available and modifiable. The project follows a meritocratic model, where contributors can propose changes through a review process, and the community collaborates to maintain and improve the system. Debian releases regular updates, often in stable versions like Stable, and serves as a foundation for numerous other distributions, including Ubuntu.
