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At a Glance
Apple OS X El Capitan
Apple OS X El Capitan
Star Rating
(252)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (50.6% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Debian
Debian
Star Rating
(188)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (46.9% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Debian
AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Apple OS X El Capitan excels in ease of use with a score of 9.3, making it particularly user-friendly for small businesses, while Debian, with a score of 8.4, is noted for having a steeper learning curve, especially for those unfamiliar with Linux environments.
  • Reviewers mention that the ease of setup for Apple OS X El Capitan is rated at 9.3, which is significantly higher than Debian's 8.6, indicating that users find it quicker and simpler to get started with El Capitan.
  • G2 users highlight that both operating systems have a quality of support rated at 8.4, but users on G2 note that Apple OS X El Capitan's support is often more accessible and responsive, particularly for small business needs.
  • Users say that Apple OS X El Capitan shines in memory management, with efficient RAM handling that enhances performance for everyday tasks, while Debian users report occasional challenges with memory allocation in more resource-intensive applications.
  • Reviewers mention that the product direction for Debian is rated highly at 9.4, indicating strong community support and ongoing development, while Apple OS X El Capitan's score of 8.8 suggests a more stable but less rapidly evolving environment.
  • Users report that Apple OS X El Capitan's backup and recovery features are straightforward and integrated seamlessly with Time Machine, while Debian users often have to rely on third-party solutions, which can complicate the backup process.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Apple OS X El Capitan
No pricing available
Debian
No pricing available
Free Trial
Apple OS X El Capitan
No trial information available
Debian
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
199
9.0
137
Ease of Use
9.3
199
8.5
138
Ease of Setup
9.4
42
8.6
84
Ease of Admin
8.3
39
8.8
62
Quality of Support
8.4
174
8.4
130
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.1
34
8.8
61
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
192
9.3
126
Features by Category
Not enough data
9.4
15
Memory Management - Operating System
Not enough data
9.4
15
Device Management - Operating System
Not enough data
9.0
14
Backup and Recovery - Operating System
Not enough data
9.8
14
Error Detection - Operating System
Not enough data
9.2
14
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Apple OS X El Capitan
Apple OS X El Capitan
Debian
Debian
Apple OS X El Capitan and Debian are categorized as Operating System
Unique Categories
Apple OS X El Capitan
Apple OS X El Capitan has no unique categories
Debian
Debian is categorized as AWS Marketplace
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Apple OS X El Capitan
Apple OS X El Capitan
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
50.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
24.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
24.5%
Debian
Debian
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
46.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
21.5%
Reviewers' Industry
Apple OS X El Capitan
Apple OS X El Capitan
Computer Software
15.9%
Information Technology and Services
13.9%
Higher Education
10.6%
Internet
4.9%
Marketing and Advertising
2.9%
Other
51.8%
Debian
Debian
Information Technology and Services
22.0%
Computer Software
14.7%
Computer & Network Security
9.6%
Telecommunications
8.5%
Computer Networking
5.1%
Other
40.1%
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Apple OS X El Capitan
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Debian
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Discussions
Apple OS X El Capitan
Apple OS X El Capitan Discussions
What other ways are you using CAPITAN to help with education?
1 Comment
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HF
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What Is the best way to know if updating the OS is going to cause compatibility issues
1 Comment
Angela H.
AH
I would double check with the app in the reviews and in the comments to see if anyone else has had issues with the software. Read more
Why Photos app stuck the ram of my computer?
1 Comment
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Debian
Debian Discussions
What is the use of Debian?
3 Comments
Celeste W.
CW
It is a Linux operating system distribution, that can be adapted for many server and desktop scenarios. Read more
Is debian good for daily use?
3 Comments
Civic V.
CV
Yes,Indeed, Debian's stability, security features, extensive package repository, and open-source emphasis make it a reliable choice for daily use, catering...Read more
What is a Debian system?
2 Comments
Alex F.
AF
It is community driven Linux (or more correctly: GNU/Linux) distribution. It focuses to provide stable system with long term support while not giving you the...Read more