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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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Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

AD Bridge Yes 
BudgetVM Yes 
Budgie Clipboard Manager Yes 
Certa Hosting Yes 
Courier Yes 
Elixir Yes 
GaraSign Yes 
Gemini No 
IP HOST Yes 
Masto.host Yes 
Ollama No 
Ottomatik Yes 
Overmonitor Yes 
Pinguzo Yes 
ProxySQL Yes 
SarvHost Yes 
Synaptic Yes 
VPSLab Yes 
Xitoring Yes 
xterm Yes 

Integrations

AD Bridge No 
BudgetVM No 
Budgie Clipboard Manager No 
Certa Hosting No 
Courier No 
Elixir No 
GaraSign No 
Gemini Yes 
IP HOST No 
Masto.host No 
Ollama Yes 
Ottomatik No 
Overmonitor No 
Pinguzo No 
ProxySQL No 
SarvHost No 
Synaptic No 
VPSLab No 
Xitoring No 
xterm 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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