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Description

Debian is a community-developed Linux distribution designed to provide a reliable, secure, and flexible operating system for personal and professional computing. The software is distributed under free and open-source licenses and can be installed on desktops, laptops, servers, virtual machines, and compatible embedded devices. Its extensive software repositories contain more than 70,000 packages covering development environments, office applications, web hosting, databases, networking, and multimedia. The APT package management system allows users to install applications, resolve software dependencies, apply updates, and upgrade operating system components through command-line or graphical tools. Debian provides several desktop environment options, including GNOME, KDE Plasma, Xfce, Cinnamon, MATE, and LXQt, allowing users to customize their computing experience. The distribution maintains Stable, Testing, and Unstable branches, providing different balances between thoroughly tested software and newer application versions. Its Stable releases receive security updates and maintenance support, with additional long-term support available for eligible releases. Debian supports multiple processor architectures, including x86-64, ARM64, RISC-V, POWER, and IBM System z, making it suitable for diverse hardware environments. The operating system also offers installation utilities, system administration tools, extensive documentation, and community support for developers, businesses, educational institutions, and individual users.

Description

Mainstream OS is a Linux desktop distribution that is built on Arch and features the Hyprland Wayland compositor alongside a customizable Quickshell desktop environment. It offers a user-friendly graphical installer and a settings application that allows users to manage displays, window arrangements, keyboard shortcuts, visual themes, software updates, application management, and system recovery options. Users can personalize their desktops with color schemes based on wallpapers, create and share their own themes, oversee native packages as well as Flatpak applications, and switch seamlessly into a Gaming or Console Mode optimized for Steam. Additionally, the distribution supports update snapshots and boot-menu rollback, while also providing dual-boot capabilities and full-disk encryption options during installation. This operating system caters to a range of users, from newcomers to seasoned Linux enthusiasts seeking a versatile and customizable Arch-based desktop experience, making it an appealing choice for anyone looking to tailor their computing environment. Ultimately, Mainstream OS stands out as a flexible platform for users who value both graphical setup and comprehensive administrative tools.

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API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

ASVhost Yes 
Axigen Yes 
BudgetVM Yes 
Budgie Clipboard Manager Yes 
Catalogic DPX Yes 
Certa Hosting Yes 
F5 NGINX Plus Yes 
Fluent Bit Yes 
GTHost Yes 
Hyper Yes 
Kong Gateway Yes 
Kuma Yes 
LunaNode Yes 
Masto.host Yes 
Modoboa Yes 
Pi-hole Yes 
Rad Web Hosting Yes 
Sandfly Security Yes 
SarvHost Yes 
VPSLab Yes 

Integrations

ASVhost No 
Axigen No 
BudgetVM No 
Budgie Clipboard Manager No 
Catalogic DPX No 
Certa Hosting No 
F5 NGINX Plus No 
Fluent Bit No 
GTHost No 
Hyper No 
Kong Gateway No 
Kuma No 
LunaNode No 
Masto.host No 
Modoboa No 
Pi-hole No 
Rad Web Hosting No 
Sandfly Security No 
SarvHost No 
VPSLab No 

Pricing Details

Free
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

Free
Open source. Free to use under the GPLv3 license.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises Yes 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Debian

Country

United States

Website

www.debian.org

Vendor Details

Company Name

Mainstream OS

Website

mainstreamos.org

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Product Features

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