Debian on Plug Computers like the SheevaPlug and GuruPlug

Plug computers, like the SheevaPlug and GuruPlug, are powerful and affordable devices that can be combined with Debian to perform a variety of tasks, such as acting as a file or media server. There are many different variants of plug computers so please check which models are supported by Debian.

You can use the user-friendly Debian installer to install Debian.

News

[2013-05-04] Debian 7.0 (wheezy) is available. Make sure you have u-boot 2011.12-3 (or higher) before you upgrade!

Information

• A set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
• A list of plug computer models, including a description of how well they are supported in Debian.
• Troubleshooting information with common problems and their solutions.
• An image gallery with various pictures showing the internals of the SheevaPlug.
• Explanation of the boot process of plug computers running Debian.

External Resources

• PlugComputer community site with a lot of information.

Help

If you have problems with Debian on your plug computer and cannot solve them with Google, you can consult the following resources:

• The debian-arm list for questions specifically related to the ARM port of Debian or about running Debian on plug computers.
• If you don't want to post to a mailing list, please use the Plug Computer Forum.