Overview
Debian is a free and open-source Linux distribution developed by the Debian Project, with over 1,400 active contributors maintaining more than 94,000 free packages. Founded by Ian Murdock in 1993, Debian is the second-oldest Linux distribution still in active development. The project is guided by the Debian Social Contract, the Debian Constitution, and the Debian Free Software Guidelines, ensuring a commitment to free software and community involvement.