Some say that ubuntu takes debian and makes it easier to use and sets up sane defaults, and possibly includes or makes it easier to get better wireless, graphics and maybe other drivers. All of this debian and ubuntu testing happened from a compulab intensepc with intel core i7 ivy bridge processor. Debian vs ubuntu on servers linux level1techs forums. I have a built in adapter on my motherboard that does show up. Do i need to compile asix electronics ax88x7x760 usb ethernet driver. Which distro has more driver support and software, ubuntu.
However, all the software which you need on debian 9 are also tested and secure. Linux debian and ubuntu are the most dominant distros out there in the market. When comparing ubuntu vs arch linux, the slant community recommends arch linux for most people. Ubuntu device drivers by default, ubuntu comes with prebuilt required drivers for the mouse, keyboard, audio and video drivers. There are a lot of linux distributions to choose from nowadays for those who want to use a free operating system. If you are using debian 8 and you want to upgrade to debian 9, it may be still a little bit early to upgrade. In the question what are the best linux distributions for desktops. My hosting provider, for instance, has been offering ubuntu root servers next to debian and suse for the past 2 years.
Debian user forums view topic usb gigabit ethernet. When i plug these devices in, i get network devices called enx00e04ca82300 or enxd8eb97b61e4d instead of eth0eth1 as i would expect. The version does not matter that much, as long as it. The discussion often revolves around ubuntu vs linux mint but last month an its foss reader. First i have installed ubuntu 10, and my computer runs with 2ghz and have a latency in the range of 4500. Difference between ubuntu and debian difference between. Asix ax88178 linux driver download the guy describes his problem as the same as mine. It is said to support linux but that doesnt necessarily mean the driver is actually built in to the distribution. The following is a break down of the various debian and ubuntu commands that can be used to figure out what ethernet driver you are currently running.
Ubuntu is a predominantly desktoporiented linux distribution, based on debian gnulinux but focused on usability and frequent releases, at the expense of platform diversity and openness. Ubuntu does have paid support, which is a plus over debian, but its just personal preference. Slant ubuntu vs debian gnulinux detailed comparison as. Ubuntu vs debian gnulinux detailed comparison as of 2020. One is an asix ax88179 by trendnet and the other is a realtek rt8153 by anker. I have a usbethernet adapter to plug into my pc running debian 2. Supports usb superhighfull speed modes with buspower or selfpower. Obviously i need an adapter for which ubuntu has drivers builtin. Debianubuntu extend the dominance in the linux web server market at the expense of red hatce. Debian gnulinux is ranked 1st while ubuntu is ranked 32nd. To put a finer point on that statement, debian is a distribution of linux that has made countless other distributions, from knoppix to simply mepis, a reality. Basically, every ubuntu cycle, until debian import freeze, source packages that arent modified in ubuntu are copied from debian into ubuntu, daily the 74% branch. Ubuntu vs arch linux detailed comparison as of 2020 slant. The most important reason people chose debian gnulinux is.
On ubuntu and ubuntubased distributions, theres an additional drivers tool. Afaik ubuntu is compiled on the preceding ubuntu, whereas debian is compiled on the preceding stable. Os x is fully posix compliant unx and youre smoking heavy stuff if you think os x, open solaris, and all the linux distros are almost exactly the same. I use debian jessie on my lenovo x1 carbon and just needed to enable the nonfree repository after install and then installed my wifi driver. Editing this as its now several years old and somewhat out of date. I use both debian and ubuntu on production web servers. The most important reason people chose arch linux is. Last time i had linux mint, and wrote sudo aptget install reinstall bcmwlkernelsource then sudo modprobe wl. So in this ubuntu vs debian battle, its a winwin from two different perspective.
Long before ubuntu ever existed, debian was a major player in the linux space. Lots of support for hardware, lots of preinstalled software, and a smooth install process means less time downloading drivers, less time digging through configuration files, and less time deciding on software to use just to get up and running. Ubuntu focuses on bleeding edge user interface, mint focuses on providing desktop environments that are closer to what a nonlinux user is used to cinnamon and mate, debian tries to be the universal os, run o. Debian 8 aka debian stable will generally have somewhat older software than linux mint 18. This module will handle a lot of usb vendorproduct combinations as of the version in.
As you might have gathered from the above section, ubuntu is often much easier to use on laptops than debian. Zack had a great diagram explaining it on his udsp talk slides. Debian continues to be a reliable distribution on server. Ive used slackware in the mid90s, then debian, corel linux, red hat, fedora, ubuntu and now back to debian. So the question is if axago adex5 usb said to be based on the asix ax88772 chip is going to work. Find your ethernet driver under debian wilton software. To start with they are extremely similar, to the point that many admins will probably not even notice which one they are using if they dont bother to look or else they happen to hit on one of. In the questionwhat are the best linux distributions for desktops. Ubuntu is great if you need to get something running in 15 minutes and dont want to be too hands on.
If you have been around linux for awhile and i suspect you have, use debian. When comparing ubuntu vs debian gnulinux, the slant community recommends debian gnulinux for most people. Much of the hardware on newer laptops lacks open source drivers, meaning youll have to turn to nonfree binaries. These 2 distros are used both as a desktop os and as a server, so well compare both usecases. I hope this linux distros comparison article will help you to choose the best one for your working environment. Do i need to compile asix electronics ax88x7x760 usb ethernet. Open the dash, search for additional drivers, and launch it. Asix electronics embedded networkbridge solution provider. This is similar to how ubuntu relates to linux mint by providing mint a base from which to develop.
What are the best linux distributions for beginners. There are various variants including kubuntu, xubuntu, edubuntu, ubuntu gnome, ubuntu studio, etc. Debian vs ubuntu differences and similarities which is. Ubuntu is based on a snapshot of debian testing, so naturally, they are similar in many ways. Part of this comes down to the thirdparty firmware and software. In the pciture below, you can see ubuntu tops with a 37% share of all public linux servers and debian is the second most popular, runs on 31. It will detect which proprietary drivers you can install for your hardware and allow you to install them.
Debian user forums view topic cant get usbethernet. Linux mint has a driver manager tool that works similarly. It also means less time digging through forums looking. I often answer to this question with ubuntu, linux mint, elementary os or other less known linux distributions based on ubuntu. Ive been using ubuntu as my primary operating system since 2005. Debian is wicked fast, but requires a bit more interaction to get running smooth. In academic hpc community is penetretaion by commercial linux distributions very low. After our centos vs ubuntu comparison and the requests we get, its finally time to compare debian and ubuntu. There isnt an objective test as to which is better. Theres no way all linux distribution are almost exactly the same. Ethernet controller asix electronics ax88796c lowpower spi or nonpci ethernet controller. But with debian it runs only with 28 iirc and the latency is 7000. When will be available support for debian6 andor ubuntu 12.
Packages in contrib and nonfree are partially, or completely, nonfree software, as is the case for drivers, some audio codecs, etc. The following tutorial is for debian or ubuntu users who are looking to install proprietary drivers for their ati or nvidia video card. Ubuntu is the most userfriendly linux distribution, offering strong communitybased support and a consistent release cycle. Hi, the current intel xeon phi support is restricted only on redhat centos and sles linux distributions. Many decisions, especially on legal matters, are debated at length in debian forums. Before i started using ubuntu i tried out red hat, mandrake and later mandriva, slackware, gentoo, and even debian. Arch linux is ranked 2nd while ubuntu is ranked 18th.
When you start with debian, you will be slowly adding software to eventually match everything ubuntu has to offer when you start with ubuntu you will likely be removing software crud as you learn more about the system, until you reach a place where you are essentially running clean debian with the same packages as above if you have any technical experience aptitude. But nevertheless i have faced with small problem with wifi driver on acer 5560. How can i see the installed drivers in linux debian, ubuntu. Ok, both should be quite good, but can i do anything against this, to get my 2ghz back. Debian is one of the earliest distributions that has existed for almost two decades and spawned a lot of other distributions. Long gone are the days where device drivers used to b. Ubuntu sets one user as a member of the sudo group to execute functions as root while debian take you straight to a login as root.
Debian focuses on actual arm computers whereas ubuntu focuses on their stupid unified phonetabletdesktop adware experience. If you have a pci ethernet device the lspci command can be used to find your ethernet adapter, for example. Debian is a community distribution, in which all those who have passed the tests to become a debian maintainer and selective nonmaintainers elect the project leader and vote in referendum on major policy issues. The driver for this chip is in the linux kernel module asix. No longer working now, either with the mainline linux3. This website may use cookies or similar technologies to enhance the user experiences and functionality of our website. Installation of proprietary ati or nvidia video card drivers will allow you to take full advantage of all the 3d capabilities your video card may have to offer. There are roughly 290 linux distro variations available. In debian 9, probably one of the most noticeable changes is switching to use mariadb instead of.
The release cycles for ubuntu and debian have become similar both distributions offer fast availability for critical security updates, on ubu. In todays video i talk about the merits of using debian testing as a daily driver linux distro verses arch and arch based distros such as manjaro or angergos. Install proprietary nvidia or ati drivers for debian or ubuntu. Lubuntu or xubuntu vs debian or aptosid mozillazine forums. I have a different asix adapter that does work some of the time, but the 0b95. Archs goal of simplicity means theres usually one preferred way to. Use ubuntu lts and debian stable, or ubuntu and debian sidtesting.
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