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# Raspbian vs Ubuntu Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Raspbian** [

4.7/5(85)

](https://www.g2.com/products/raspbian/reviews#reviews)

**Ubuntu** [

4.5/5(2,409)

](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Raspbian**
No pricing available

**Ubuntu**
Free Trial

No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Raspbian**
2 months

Based on 14 responses

**Ubuntu**
2 months

Based on 158 responses

Return on Investment

**Raspbian**
7 months3 months sooner

Based on 12 responses

**Ubuntu**
10 months

Based on 121 responses

Perceived Cost

**Raspbian**
$$$$$

**Ubuntu**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Raspbian**
23%9% more

**Ubuntu**
14%

Pros & Cons

**Raspbian**
[
Ease of Use (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/raspbian/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2039179&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
User-Friendly (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/raspbian/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1145783&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Command Line (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/raspbian/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1969830&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Limited Apps/Store (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/raspbian/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2039182&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Ubuntu**
[
Ease of Use (337)
](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1072988&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Linux/Ubuntu OS (299)
](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1071828&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Compatibility Issues (141)
](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1072885&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Driver Issues (104)
](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1072259&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Raspbian**
Not enough data

**Ubuntu**
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AWS Cloud

](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-cloud/reviews)[
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Screenshots

**Raspbian**
No screenshot available

**Ubuntu**
 ![Ubuntu screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1477518/Screenshot-2025-06-25-at-11.38.51.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Raspbian**

9.3

9.364

**Ubuntu**

9.0

9.01,892

Ease of Use

**Raspbian**

9.0

9.066

**Ubuntu**

8.7

8.71,912

Ease of Setup

**Raspbian**

9.1

9.136

**Ubuntu**

9.0

9.0929

Ease of Admin

**Raspbian**

9.2

9.226

**Ubuntu**

8.7

8.7654

Quality of Support

**Raspbian**

8.7

8.751

**Ubuntu**

8.3

8.31,736

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Raspbian**

8.8

8.820

**Ubuntu**

8.7

8.7573

Product Direction (% positive)

**Raspbian**

9.8

9.862

**Ubuntu**

9.1

9.11,787

Features

Operating System[Hide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.4

12

9.1

298

Memory Management - Operating System

RAM management

9.6(won by 0.5)

9

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

9.1

205

App Management

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

5

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Device Management - Operating System

I/O management

9.6(won by 0.9)

12

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.7

232

Backup and Recovery - Operating System

Data backup

8.8(won by 0.1)

10

8.7

179

Error Detection - Operating System

System operations monitoring

9.4(won by 0.6)

11

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.8

192

Additional Functionality

Data Security

Not enough data

9.7(won by default)

6

System Updates

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

9

For Developers

Not enough data

10.0(won by default)

9

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Interface

Not enough data

Not enough data

Resource Allocation

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Desktop Interface

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Management Platforms[Hide 49 FeaturesShow 49 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.7

51

Functionality

Cloud Consolidation

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

41

Cloud Orchestration

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

43

Cloud Optimization

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

42

Management

Cloud Cost Analytics

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

42

Cloud Security

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

40

Security Management

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

38

Cloud Backup and Recovery

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

40

Capacity Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configuration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cost Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Change Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Disaster Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Cloud Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Service Level Agreement (SLA) Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Patch Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Inventory Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Cloud Management Platforms

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

25

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

25

Decision Making

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

26

Data Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Performance Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Service Catalog

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Anomaly Detection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multitenancy

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Database Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cloud Encryption

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Migration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Server Virtualization[Hide 42 FeaturesShow 42 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.9

97

Performance

Scalability

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

78

Portability

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

74

Data Recovery

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

73

Disaster Recovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Functionality

OS Integration

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

74

Resource Saving

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

76

Performance Management

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

72

Security

Not enough data

9.5(won by default)

74

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Server Virtualization

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

45

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

45

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

46

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

45

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

44

Decision Making

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

45

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Cloud Computing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving & Retention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Issue Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virtual Machine Migration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Server Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Login

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Graphical User Interface

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Escalation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virtual Server

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Update/Installation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Verification

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

VDI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Database Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Replication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virtual Machine Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Container Engine[Hide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

9.1

61

Application Support

Deployment

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

50

Interface support

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

42

Processor support

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

37

Application Support

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

47

System Capability

Self Healing High Availability

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

35

Orchestration

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

41

Scalability

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

39

Security

Automatic Security Updates

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

43

Security updates

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

42

IoT Operating Systems[Hide 4 FeaturesShow 4 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

9.0

43

Security

Access Controls

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

36

Network Security

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

37

Compliance

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

34

Cryptography

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

33

Security Compliance[Hide 59 FeaturesShow 59 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.4

52

Generative AI - Security Compliance

Predictive Risk

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

39

Automated Documentation

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

37

Additional Functionality

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Consent Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Mapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

PIA/DPIA

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sensitive Data Identification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving & Retention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

PCI Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Governance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Intrusion Detection System

Not enough data

Not enough data

Log Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security Auditing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Log Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

PCI Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Logs

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Integrity Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Exceptions Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Login

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 1 feature category with incomplete data

Governance, Risk & Compliance[Hide 45 FeaturesShow 45 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Incident Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Evidence Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assessment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

Operational Risk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Enterprise Risk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configurable Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vendor Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

IT Risk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Issue Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Internal Controls Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Environmental Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Governance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

FDA Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Raspbian](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_d05310e3baa0becffd28561c08378c79/raspbian.png "Raspbian")](https://www.g2.com/products/raspbian/reviews)

Raspbian

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

60.0%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

23.5%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

16.5%

[![Ubuntu](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/4b0cb18835a92aa4bb723c4d488c6400/ubuntu.svg "Ubuntu")](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews)

Ubuntu

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

47.4%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

33.0%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

19.6%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

60.0%

47.4%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

23.5%

33.0%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

16.5%

19.6%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Raspbian](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_d05310e3baa0becffd28561c08378c79/raspbian.png "Raspbian")](https://www.g2.com/products/raspbian/reviews)
Raspbian

Information Technology and Services

14.1%

Higher Education

12.9%

Computer Software

12.9%

Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing

4.7%

Computer & Network Security

4.7%

Other

50.6%

[![Ubuntu](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/4b0cb18835a92aa4bb723c4d488c6400/ubuntu.svg "Ubuntu")](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews)
Ubuntu

Information Technology and Services

26.4%

Computer Software

25.0%

Computer & Network Security

5.6%

Higher Education

3.5%

Internet

2.8%

Other

36.8%

FAQs

## Raspbian vs Ubuntu FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Ubuntu vs Raspbian?

Ubuntu is a general-purpose Linux operating system with broad hardware compatibility and a large user base, while Raspbian is optimized specifically for Raspberry Pi hardware and emphasizes lightweight performance for embedded and IoT projects.

| [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) | [Raspbian](https://www.g2.com/products/raspbian/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.5/5 (2,400 reviews) | 4.7/5 (85 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Small-Business |
| 9.0 | 9.1 |
| 8.3 | 8.7 |
| Open Source (213 all-time mentions) | Ease of Use (3 all-time mentions) |

### How do the pricing models of Ubuntu and Raspbian compare?

Raspbian is rated higher for value, with a stronger Price/Cost satisfaction score than Ubuntu.

- **Ubuntu:** Reviewers consistently highlight Ubuntu as a free, open-source operating system that eliminates licensing costs and provides strong value for development and server use.
- **Raspbian:** Reviewers describe Raspbian as a cost-effective solution, emphasizing its affordability for both hardware and software, especially for educational and IoT projects.

### What are the best alternatives to Ubuntu and Raspbian?

The top three alternatives to Ubuntu and Raspbian are Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Windows 11, and CentOS.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Ubuntu](https://www.g2.com/products/ubuntu/reviews) | 4.5/5 (2,400 reviews) | Small-Business | Free, open-source, eliminates licensing costs | Open Source (213 all-time mentions) |
| [Raspbian](https://www.g2.com/products/raspbian/reviews) | 4.7/5 (85 reviews) | Small-Business | Free, highly affordable for hardware and software | Ease of Use (3 all-time mentions) |
| [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) | 4.6/5 (977 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Enterprise-grade stability and support |
| [Windows 11](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-11/reviews) | 4.5/5 (4,322 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Broad compatibility and user-friendly interface |
| [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) | 4.4/5 (425 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Stability and server performance |

### Which Operating System features should I prioritize when comparing Ubuntu and Raspbian?

Buyers should prioritize hardware compatibility, ease of setup, quality of support, security features, and performance when comparing Ubuntu and Raspbian.

- **Hardware compatibility:** Ubuntu is cited for broad hardware support, while Raspbian is optimized for Raspberry Pi hardware (Hardware Support: Raspbian 2 all-time mentions).
- **Ease of setup:** Ubuntu scores 9.0, Raspbian 9.1 on Ease of Setup.
- **Quality of support:** Ubuntu scores 8.3, Raspbian 8.7 on Quality of Support.
- **Security features:** Ubuntu has 76 all-time mentions for Security Features; Raspbian has 1 all-time mention.
- **Performance:** Ubuntu has 179 all-time mentions for Speed/Performance; Raspbian is frequently described as lightweight and efficient for embedded use.

### What are the pros and cons of Ubuntu vs Raspbian?

Ubuntu's headline strength is its open-source flexibility and broad compatibility, while Raspbian's is its lightweight optimization for Raspberry Pi hardware.

- **Ubuntu strengths:** Open Source (213 all-time mentions), Speed/Performance (179), Reliability (135), Customization/Personalization (104), Regular Updates (96), Security Features (76), Easy Management (31).
- **Ubuntu trade-offs:** Limited Software (104), Update Issues (63), Installation Difficulties (53), Limited Gaming (42), Poor UI/UX (30), App Incompatibility (22).
- **Raspbian strengths:** Ease of Use (3), User-Friendly (3), Hardware Support (2), Lightweight Size (2), Community Support (1), Customization/Personalization (1), Easy Navigation (1), Easy Setup (1), Hardware Compatibility (1), Security Features (1), Stability (1), User Interface (1).
- **Raspbian trade-offs:** Command Line (2), Limited Apps/Store (2), Performance Issues (2), Compatibility Issues (1), Lack of Support (1), Slow Updates (1), Unfriendly Interface (1).

### Is Ubuntu or Raspbian better for small businesses?

Raspbian is the better fit for small businesses, as both products' largest reviewer segment is Small-Business, but Raspbian's reviews emphasize affordability and ease of use for small-scale and embedded projects.

- **Ubuntu:** Small-Business is the largest segment, with reviewers highlighting its free, open-source nature and suitability for development and server tasks.
- **Raspbian:** Small-Business is the largest segment, with reviewers emphasizing its cost-effectiveness, lightweight design, and suitability for affordable computing and IoT projects.

### Which Operating System platform has better integrations?

Ubuntu is favored for integrations, with reviewers citing more third-party tool integrations than Raspbian.

- **Ubuntu:** GIMP (13 all-time mentions), GitHub (5), Wireshark (3).
- **Raspbian:** Reviewers mention integration with Linux commands and GPIO devices for hardware projects.

### How do Ubuntu and Raspbian compare on customer support?

Raspbian holds a slight advantage in Quality of Support, scoring 8.7 versus Ubuntu's 8.3, which is above the materiality threshold.

- **Ubuntu:** Reviewers describe strong community support, extensive documentation, and helpful forums, with some noting challenges with hardware drivers and third-party software support.
- **Raspbian:** Reviewers highlight user-friendly support experiences, community resources, and ease of finding solutions for Raspberry Pi-specific issues.

### Which is easier to implement, Ubuntu or Raspbian?

Raspbian is rated slightly higher for Ease of Setup, scoring 9.1 versus Ubuntu's 9.0, which is within the parity threshold.

- **Ubuntu:** Reviewers consistently describe Ubuntu as easy to install and set up, with straightforward installation processes and strong community guidance.
- **Raspbian:** Reviewers emphasize Raspbian's simple and guided installation, especially for Raspberry Pi hardware, and note its suitability for quick deployment in educational and IoT contexts.

Alternatives

**Raspbian Alternatives**

 ![CentOS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565579/centos.svg "CentOS")

[
CentOS
](/products/centos/reviews)

 ![Debian](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_d8ee572841e069ed16147ca23a2b9144/debian.jpg "Debian")

[
Debian
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