Debian: kFreeBSD 9.0 Kernel Competing Against Linux 3.2: The Debian GNU/kFreeBSD project has been quite interesting as one of the official Debian operating system ports. Debian GNU/kFreeBSD pairs the FreeBSD kernel with the Debian GNU user-land so that users can enjoy their traditional Debian applications while taking advantage of the FreeBSD kernel.

Debian 6.0 Was Just Released!: Here's a pleasant Saturday evening surprise: Debian 6.0 was just released! After being in development for more than two years, the Debian developers have found it's now time to release the Debian 6.0 "Squeeze" operating system. Not only is it Debian 6.0 GNU/Linux to play with, but as previously reported, Debian 6.0 GNU/kFreeBSD is official too...

Debian 6.0 Is Getting Ready With An RC Installer: It was back in late October that the Debian 6.0 "Squeeze" installer had reached beta status and now today its first release candidate has been introduced...

Which Is Faster: Debian Linux or FreeBSD?: Back in January, we published the first benchmarks of Debian GNU/kFreeBSD: the spin of Debian that replaces the Linux kernel with the FreeBSD kernel while retaining most of the same GNU user-land and it uses the GNU C library. With those original tests comparing Debian GNU/Linux to Debian GNU/kFreeBSD, the Linux version ended up winning in 18 of the 27 tests.

Debian "Lenny" 5.0 Released: Nearly two years after the introduction of Debian 4.0 "Etch", Debian has reached the version 5.0 milestone. Debian 5.0 "Lenny" was released yesterday on Valentine's Day after it previously had faced a few delays. Debian 5.0 is based upon the Linux 2.6.26 kernel, X.Org 7.3, GNOME 2.22, KDE 3.5.10, and OpenOffice.org 2.4 are among the key packages...

Debian Linux 4.0 "Etch" Updated: While it's not yet time for Debian Lenny, Debian 4.0 "Etch" has been updated with security updates and other changes. There have been 41 Debian packages with miscellaneous fixes while over 100 security fixes can be found in this second Debian 4.0 update. Download links and the specifics about the changes can be found on the Debian website.

Welcome To Debian Lenny: While Debian 4.0 "Etch" was released just a few days ago, planning has already begun for the next major Debian release. Lenny is the codename for the next Debian release that is due out a little over a year from now. Lenny will be based upon Etch and over 2000 packages have already been updated, but the interesting features for Lenny haven't yet been conceived.

Debian 4.0 "Etch" Released: Debian GNU/Linux 4.0 (codename: Etch) has finally been released! Debian 4.0 had been in development for 21 months and was delayed for a few months, but today it's finally out the door. The Debian announcement can be read on their mailing list.

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