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If you are using Ubuntu Pro(free or not) Debian isn't really an alternative. Also I am not sure if Debian is as fast as Canonical in patching CVEs.

I like Debian, but after (free)Ubuntu pro, it really became attractive for me as a small server operator, its even better than free RHEL.



Would you please like to explain why it is better? Thanks!


Free kernel livepatching, the whole Ubuntu universe is supported(more than 20 thousand packages), 10 years of support, compliance help.

Its also much easier to install on cloud servers than RHEL.


Ubuntu used to have security support for "main" only. All other software, e.g. in "universe" had patches trickle in from debian but no dedicated support. This is particularly problematic for long or extended LTS when debian has dropped the old stable release that would be pulling from.

"Ubuntu pro" is basically trying to fix this shortcoming compared to debian and to pay for a security team for universe. It is available as a subscription.

TLDR: If you use software from main it is completely irrelevant. If you use stuff from universe it is now as good as debian, if you pay (first 5 devices are free).




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