Documentary - Debian "The Distro"

Debian 'The Distro' delves into the fascinating history of Debian, one of the most influential Linux distributions. Starting from its origins, the documentary traces the key moments and milestones of the project, leading up to the present day. Alongside the major highlights, it reveals small, lesser-known facts, making this journey through Debian's history both engaging and unique for enthusiasts and new users alike.

[@sparky4insano]

my favorite linux distro!

[@YouTuxChannel]

That's awesome! Debian Lenny is a fantastic place to have started. ;)

[@staninjapan07]

Very informative, thanks.
I am quite new to this (technical discussions of Linux), and I wonder what "architecture" is in this context.
I use Mint on an old Macbook , which is very good, and am just about to try Debian 12.

[@YouTuxChannel]

Thank you :) It's great to hear you're using Mint on your MacBook, and trying Debian 12 is an exciting step.
In this context, "architecture" refers to the type of computer hardware your system is built on. For example, common architectures include x86_64 (for most modern computers), ARM (for smartphones or Raspberry Pi), and PowerPC (which some older Macs used). Different architectures have different instruction sets, meaning the way the processor handles tasks is unique to each.
When installing Debian or any Linux distribution, it's important to choose the right architecture for your hardware. Since you’re using an older MacBook, make sure to verify whether it's running on an Intel-based processor (x86_64 ). Luckily, Debian supports a wide variety of architectures, so you should be good to go!
I hope this helps, and enjoy your journey with Debian 12!

[@staninjapan07]

@@YouTuxChannel Thanks for explaining architecture, and its relevance to choosing a distro type. Yes, I knew just enough to make sure I got the right debian for my old macbook (Intel) and to verify the image checksum (and even the checksum check with gpg), which I had to learn a couple of years back when installing Mint. Though I have only run the debian live boot from USB so far, even that seems lighter or faster than Mint on both my old macbook and my wife's 2018 Lenovo ideapad 330. And Mint, in turn, runs better then OS X 10 / Windows 7 on the old macbook.
Thanks again.

[@luiseduardo2549]

I love Ubuntu but i respect Debian so much. It's like a father and grandfather relationship. Kind of discovering how this family comes to be. Thanks for the video!

[@YouTuxChannel]

Thank you for your comment, I really appreciate your opinion! While I have a lot of respect for Ubuntu and what it has brought to the Linux world, I see Debian and Ubuntu a bit differently. Debian has contributed enormously to open source, whereas Ubuntu, while introducing innovations like ease of use, has in recent years taken a more independent path with technologies like Unity, Upstart, and Snap. It’s an interesting debate, and in the end, it enriches the Linux landscape!