Hey everyone! I've been trying to figure out whether Ubuntu LTS versions are equivalent to Debian Stable or if they're more like Testing. I noticed that some packages are missing in Ubuntu 24.04 LTS when compared to Debian 12. Interestingly, the same missing packages are also absent in Debian 13 (which is in Testing), but they do appear in Debian Sid. Can anyone clarify the relationship between Ubuntu LTS and Debian versions?
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In short, no, Ubuntu isn't directly based on Debian Stable—it is more like Sid with certain patches applied. It’s all about their different philosophies for package management.
To clarify, Ubuntu is built mainly on Debian Sid, which is the unstable development branch. So it does inherit some packages from there, but it takes a more controlled approach when it comes to updates. That's why you can't compare packages directly with Debian—it’s apples and oranges.
First off, Ubuntu is not the same as Debian. They might share some roots, but they're different distributions with their own choices and goals. It's tough to make a direct comparison between their packages due to those differences. If you want to learn more about how they relate, check out [this link](https://askubuntu.com/questions/445487/what-debian-version-are-the-different-ubuntu-versions-based-on).
Just to add, Ubuntu combines packages from both Sid and Testing. This blend means you can end up with a mix of stable and unstable packages, depending on how they’ve been selected by the Ubuntu team.
If you really want the latest and greatest packages without the Ubuntu layer, you might want to consider Arch Linux instead.
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