For the novices in the matters computers Canonical’s  Ubuntu distribution is Debian sid which is the unstable version and a few additions such as the graphic user interface applications modifications.Debian is among the most successful community based distributions.Although both Debian and Ubuntu perform well this article will explore the reasons why Debian is better than Ubuntu.

1. Stability and security.

Debian has a slow release cycle because of the increased stability and security testing. Most sophisticated websites therefore prefer them for a server. Though Ubuntu is gaining popularity as a server complaints have already started being raised about its functionality. Until Ubuntu rectifies the problems that it is currently facing now, Debian will remain the best platform for servers.Debian has no bleeding edge but it nonetheless functions well. If you want to upgrade it you can use the experimental repos and you be set in no time.

2. Debian is an absolutely free software.Debian is absolutely free software that follows all the philosophies of the free software community. To this extent they even rebranded the Firefox Iceweasel because the original Firefox consisted of a certain part that was copyrighted. Though Ubuntu is free you have to purchase the applications that support its usage. This will therefore continue endearing more people to Debian.

3. Debian supports special computer architecture.

Currently Debian runs on eleven different computer architectures and these parts are still being developed. Therefore you will be sure to get something really good.x86-32,x86-64,PowerPC,SPARC etc are some of the architectures that are currently supported by Debian.

4. Debian is produced by a not-for-Profit firm.

The Debian project is run by a not-for-profit foundation that eliminates any loopholes in producing substandard products. However good a company may be the sole purpose of it investing in a new software will be to make profits and in the process some of the good features may be eliminated for not making commercial sense.Ubuntu is run by Canonical which is a company that is out to make profits just like any other commercial enterprise.

5. Debian is simpler to use.

In the standard Debian distro you get what you need and it gives you more configuration options on its incurses based installer(Just like an Ubuntu alternative install).All the applications that you will need to get started will be easy to follow. Some people find Ubuntu restrictive and buggy.

Debian is more suitable for server use rather than for desktop applications. For desktop applications you want to watch movies and use such features as the graphics card which are more suited to Ubuntu.However some people regard free things with skepticism and they would rather pay for the Ubuntu software.

When using Debian you set your repositories to testing and thereafter you will have an endless supply of updates to your system. When upgrading Ubuntu however you will experience many problems and your system may be left crashed.

The points above are however debatable and it will depend on the kind of applications you will need for your system.