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Data Science at a outsourcing company with 1-10 employees
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Jan 15, 2026
Daily work has become smoother and old hardware runs efficiently while community help stays active
Pros and Cons
  • "Debian's best features are that it is very light and very comfortable for even older computers."
  • "Debian should have a reset feature; if something goes wrong, such as when I have installed or modified any root file, there should be a reset feature to restore my initial default settings."

What is our primary use case?

I use Debian for programming, maintaining my website, and learning Linux scripting. I also encourage my friends to use open-source operating systems such as Debian, Ubuntu, or any other Linux variant.

I am using Debian on my personal computer and also on my friend's computer. I am not using Debian at work.

I use Debian for all purposes and all of my computer activities, not for any specific feature or particular use case.

What is most valuable?

Debian's best features are that it is very light and very comfortable for even older computers.

Regarding speed, Debian feels light and comfortable to me, and it has significant community support. If anyone encounters a problem in Debian, they can connect to the Debian community and receive help very quickly. This is the main reason I use Debian, and I love using the terminal.

Since using Debian, I have noticed that whatever I need for my work is already available in Debian. The Debian community is very active, and if any new feature or concern comes up, as soon as they update Debian mirrors or the apt repository, I can install and use it.

What needs improvement?

Debian should have a reset feature; if something goes wrong, such as when I have installed or modified any root file, there should be a reset feature to restore my initial default settings. Additionally, I think Debian should allow for the removal of all dependencies when a particular requirement is not useful, as sometimes we install many things without knowing what they are.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Debian for almost twelve years.

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What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Debian is stable for my needs.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is very easy to scale Debian up or down if needed.

How are customer service and support?

When I have needed help with Debian, I received very quick support from the community.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Positive

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I used Linux before Debian, and I was using Ubuntu prior to that, with Windows preceding those.

What was our ROI?

There is nothing as such for return on investment, but I do not need a new computer to run Debian or a highly configurable computer. I can run Debian on my old computer as well, which is very useful for saving money.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I considered Ubuntu before choosing Debian.

What other advice do I have?

Since I support using open-source applications, my advice to others looking into using Debian is to embrace the freedom to use everything without limitations. I encourage people to use open-source applications and operating systems such as Debian and any Linux variant, so that what they are using remains open-source and useful to all.

Debian is doing a great job, and they should keep it up. Thank you.

I should note that since I mentioned I am using Debian on my personal computer, there were many questions regarding my workplace or my organization, so the questions should be classified based on earlier questions. I would rate this review an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Last updated: Jan 15, 2026
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Cloud Solutions Specialist at a tech vendor with 201-500 employees
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Jan 4, 2026
Custom setup has secured databases and supports compliant growth in cloud deployments
Pros and Cons
  • "Debian has positively impacted my organization by bringing strong security and consistent compliance awareness."
  • "Customer support for Debian has been acceptable. We approached the Azure Debian support, and while it seems adequate, they need to improve somewhat."

What is our primary use case?

I have been using Debian for a while now. My main use case for Debian is running PostgreSQL and related infrastructure. A specific example of an application I'm running on Debian is PostgreSQL.

What is most valuable?

In my opinion, the best features Debian offers are its customizability. I can adjust the configurations to meet my specific needs.

Debian has positively impacted my organization by bringing strong security and consistent compliance awareness.

What needs improvement?

In terms of improvements, I think Debian is fine as it is. I'm not an expert, so for me, it is acceptable.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Debian for a while now.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

In my experience, Debian is stable. The stability rating for Debian is approximately eight.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Debian's scalability for my organization is good. It scales well with my needs, and it is more reliable.

How are customer service and support?

Customer support for Debian has been acceptable. We approached the Azure Debian support, and while it seems adequate, they need to improve somewhat.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Negative

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We have not used a different solution before Debian.

How was the initial setup?

I purchased Debian through the Azure Marketplace. My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing seems acceptable. We have also used Ubuntu as well. Comparing to Ubuntu, Debian is cheaper.

What was our ROI?

For the metrics, I am not certain, but I know that money has been saved. We are using a saving plan on it.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing seems acceptable. We have also used Ubuntu. Comparing to Ubuntu, Debian is cheaper.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

Before choosing Debian, I evaluated Ubuntu.

What other advice do I have?

My advice for others looking into using Debian is that it needs to be widely used in organizations. I think a marketing strategy needs to be improved for Debian so that it can be widely used and penetrate the market. I would rate this review an eight overall.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Microsoft Azure
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Last updated: Jan 4, 2026
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