Technical variations include support for different hardware devices and systems or software package configurations. Organizational differences may be motivated by historical reasons. Other criteria include security, including how quickly security upgrades are available; ease of package management; and number of packages available. This article is about operating systems that use the Linux kernel. ... The GNU logo, drawn by Etienne Suvasa The GNU Project was announced in 1983 by Richard Stallman. ... The Linux kernel is a Unix-like operating system kernel. ... The Linux kernel has been marked by constant growth throughout its history. ... Originally written for Intels i386 processor, very early in its history, the Linux Kernel was re-coded for easy portability. ... The GNU/Linux naming controversy is a dispute between members of the free and open source software community relating to the normative branding of the computer operating systems commonly referred to as Linux. ... For a broader comparison of closed source and Open Source software, see Comparison of open source and closed source. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Linus Law can refer to two notions, both named after Linus Torvalds. ... Tux, as originally drawn by Larry Ewing Tux (also known as Tux the Penguin) is the official mascot of the Linux kernel. ... The SCO-Linux controversies are a series of legal and public disputes between the software company SCO Group (SCO) and various Linux vendors and users. ... A Linux distribution, often simply distribution or distro, is a member of the Linux family of Unix-like operating systems comprising the Linux kernel, the non-kernel parts of the GNU operating system, and assorted other software. ... This page provides general information about notable Linux distributions in the form of a categorized list. ... Linux package formats are the different file formats used to package software for various GNU/Linux distributions. ... Gnoppix 0. ... This is a large list of LiveDistros. ... LiveDistro is a generic term for an operating system distribution that is executed upon boot, without installation on a hard drive. ... A live USB is a USB flash drive containing a full operating system which can be booted from. ... The standard MiniLinux logo The term Mini Linux (or Mini Linux Distribution) refers to any Linux distribution that fits on memory card or a small number of floppies, usually one or two. ... The acronym LAMP refers to a solution stack of software programs, commonly open-source programs, used together to run dynamic Web sites or servers. ... Desktop Linux, also Linux on the desktop (LOTD) is the application of the GNU/Linux operating system on a desktop computer. ... Embedded Linux is a Linux based embedded operating system used in cell phones, personal digital assistants, media player handsets and other consumer electronics devices. ... Linux gaming refers to playing and developing games for Linux operating systems. ... Linux Terminal Server Project (LTSP) is an add-on package for Linux that allows many people to simultaneously use the same computer. ... The Linux Foundation (LF) is a nonprofit consortium dedicated to fostering the growth of Linux. ... A Linux User Group or Linux Users Group (LUG) is a private, generally non-profit or not-for-profit organization that provides support and/or education for Linux users, particularly for inexperienced users. ...

These tables compare each noteworthy distribution's latest stable release on wide-ranging objective criteria. It does not cover each operating system's subjective merits, branches marked as unstable or beta, nor compare Linux distributions with other operating systems. It has been suggested that Apple evangelist be merged into this article or section. ...

General

Basic general information about the distributions: creator or producer, release date and latest version, and so forth.

64 Studio is a free Linux distribution based on Debian designed for creative users on x86-64 and legacy 32-bit hardware architectures. ... Debian is a free operating system. ... aLinux is a distribution of Linux formerly called Peanut Linux. ... Red Hat Linux was a popular Linux distribution assembled by Red Hat until the early 2000s, when it was discontinued. ... ALT Linux is a set of GNU/Linux distributions based upon its development project, ALT Linux Sisyphus. ... Mandriva (merger of Mandrakesoft, Lycoris, and Conectiva) is a French software company, and creator of Mandriva Linux. ... Annvix is a security focused operating system based on Mandriva (originally forked from Mandrake Linux 9. ... Mandriva (merger of Mandrakesoft, Lycoris, and Conectiva) is a French software company, and creator of Mandriva Linux. ... Arch Linux is a Linux distribution inspired by CRUX and intended to be lightweight and simple for advanced users. ... Judd Vinet is an open-source developer who currently resides in British Columbia, Canada. ... Ark Linux is a free Linux distribution focusing on ease of use and ease of learning, while remaining technically sane, and including current versions of all included software. ... Bernhard Rosenkraenzer (or Bero to the internet community) is a Swiss free software developer, currently developing Ark Linux, and contributing to various other free software projects such as KDE and OpenOffice. ... Arudius is a Linux LiveCD distribution for information assurance. ... Asianux is a Linux distribution. ... Screenshot of Red Flag Linux Workstation version 5. ... // About Miracle Linux is a Linux distribution. ... Red Hat Enterprise Linux (often abbreviated to RHEL) is a Linux distribution produced by Red Hat and targeted toward the commercial market, including mainframes. ... Young polish distribution based Fedora Core (before RedHat), with emphasis for multimedia, graphics, localization and education. ... Fedora (previously called Fedora Core) is a yum and RPM-based GNU/Linux distribution, developed by the community-supported Fedora Project and sponsored by Red Hat. ... BLAG Linux and GNU is a Linux distribution made by the Brixton Linux Action Group. ... Fedora (previously called Fedora Core) is a yum and RPM-based GNU/Linux distribution, developed by the community-supported Fedora Project and sponsored by Red Hat. ... This article is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... This article is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... SUSE (pronounced IPA: , properly (in German), ZOO-za, loosely SOO-sa [1] in English) is a major retail Linux distribution, produced in Germany and owned by Novell, Inc. ... CentOS is a freely available Linux distribution which is based on Red Hats commercial Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) product. ... Red Hat Enterprise Linux (often abbreviated to RHEL) is a Linux distribution produced by Red Hat and targeted toward the commercial market, including mainframes. ... CRUX is a lightweight, i686-optimized Linux distribution targeted at experienced Linux users. ... Damn Small Linux (also known as DSL or DSLinux) is a Linux distribution originally conceived as an operating system to run on lower specification systems, including computers which would otherwise come out of use. ... Knoppix, or KNOPPIX, is a complete Linux distribution on a CD. This includes a working computer operating system and a powerful suite of graphical user software which can be used as a live CD. It is a Debian-based Linux distribution, developed by Linux consultant Klaus Knopper. ... Debian is a free operating system. ... Ian Murdock is the founder of the Debian project and the commercial Progeny Debian distribution. ... Desktop Light Linux (short DeLi Linux) is a Desktop Linux distribution for old PCs. ... DeMuDi is the DEbian MUltimedia DIstribution, a flavour of Debian GNU/Linux with enhancements and features aimed at music, sound and video production. ... AGNULA is A GNU Linux Audio distribution. ... AGNULA is A GNU Linux Audio distribution. ... Debian is a free operating system. ... Jaromil as depicted in HasciiCam, his software to transform video in text and stream it over the network. ... Jaromil as depicted in HasciiCam, his software to transform video in text and stream it over the network. ... Elive is a GNU/Linux distribution based on Debian. ... Debian is a free operating system. ... EnGarde Secure Linux is a highly-secure open source server operating system built on a foundation of Security Enhanced Linux SELinux policies. ... Fedora (previously called Fedora Core) is a yum and RPM-based GNU/Linux distribution, developed by the community-supported Fedora Project and sponsored by Red Hat. ... The Fedora Project logo The Fedora Project is the community responsible for producing the Fedora Linux distribution, along with a variety of other projects. ... The Fedora Project logo The Fedora Project is the community responsible for producing the Fedora Linux distribution, along with a variety of other projects. ... Red Hat Linux was a popular Linux distribution assembled by Red Hat until the early 2000s, when it was discontinued. ... Finnix is a Debian based LiveCD Linux distribution, developed by Ryan Finnie and intended for system administrators for tasks such as filesystem recovery, network monitoring and OS installation. ... Debian is a free operating system. ... Foresight Desktop Linux is a GNU/Linux distribution of free and non-free software. ... Fox Linux is an Italian distribution of the Linux operating system. ... Fedora Core is an RPM-based Linux distribution, developed by the community-supported Fedora Project and sponsored by Red Hat. ... Frugalware Linux is a general-purpose Linux distribution, designed for intermediate users, who are familiar with command-line operations. ... Slackware was one of the earliest Linux distributions, and is the oldest, and most UNIX-like, distribution still being maintained[1]. It was created by Patrick Volkerding of Slackware Linux, Inc. ... The Gentoo Linux operating system (pronounced ) is a Linux distribution named after the Gentoo penguin. ... Daniel Robbins is a software developer best known as the founder and former chief architect of the Gentoo Linux project. ... On Monday, 26 April 2004, Daniel Robbins, founder of Gentoo Linux, stepped down as Chief Architect of the project. ... gNewSense (originally called Gnusiance) is a GNU/Linux distribution based on Ubuntu aiming to provide a distribution consisting entirely of free software. ... Gnoppix is an Ubuntu-based LiveCD. It is a complete Linux distribution running on a CD or DVD drive without using a hard drive. ... Klaus Knopper (born 1968 in Ingelheim) is a German electrical engineer. ... Knoppix, or KNOPPIX, is a complete Linux distribution on a CD. This includes a working computer operating system and a powerful suite of graphical user software which can be used as a live CD. It is a Debian-based Linux distribution, developed by Linux consultant Klaus Knopper. ... gnuLinEx, or LinEx, is a Linux distribution based on Debian which uses GNOME as its desktop. ... Capital Mérida Official language(s) Spanish; Area  â€“ Total  â€“ % of Spain Ranked 5th  41,634 km²  8. ... Debian is a free operating system. ... GoboLinux is an alternative Linux distribution. ... Impi Linux is a South African Linux distribution. ... Debian is a free operating system. ... Kanotix, also referred to as KANOTIX, is a Linux distribution LiveCD (LiveDistro) based on Debian unstable (but moved after the last release to Debian etch) with advanced hardware detection. ... Debian is a free operating system. ... Knoppix, or KNOPPIX, is a complete Linux distribution on a CD. This includes a working computer operating system and a powerful suite of graphical user software which can be used as a live CD. It is a Debian-based Linux distribution, developed by Linux consultant Klaus Knopper. ... Knoppix, or KNOPPIX, is a complete Linux distribution on a CD. This includes a working computer operating system and a powerful suite of graphical user software which can be used as a live CD. It is a Debian-based Linux distribution, developed by Linux consultant Klaus Knopper. ... Klaus Knopper (born 1968 in Ingelheim) is a German electrical engineer. ... Debian is a free operating system. ... Kurumin Linux is a LiveCD Linux distribution based on Debian via Knoppix and Kanotix. ... Carlos Eduardo Morimoto is the author of Kurumin, a Linux distribution based on Knoppix. ... Knoppix, or KNOPPIX, is a complete Linux distribution on a CD. This includes a working computer operating system and a powerful suite of graphical user software which can be used as a live CD. It is a Debian-based Linux distribution, developed by Linux consultant Klaus Knopper. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Debian is a free operating system. ... Freespire is a community-driven Linux distribution which is composed entirely of free/open source software, while providing users the choice of including proprietary software including multimedia codecs, device drivers and application software as they see fit. ... Debian is a free operating system. ... Ubuntu (official IPA pronunciation (oo-BOON-too[5])) is a predominantly desktop-oriented Linux distribution, based on Debian GNU/Linux but with a stronger focus on usability, regular releases, and ease of installation. ... Linux Mint is a Linux distribution the purpose of which is “to produce an elegant, up to date and comfortable GNU/Linux desktop”. Linux Mint is based on and compatible with Ubuntu and shares the same repositories. ... Ubuntu (official IPA pronunciation (oo-BOON-too[5])) is a predominantly desktop-oriented Linux distribution, based on Debian GNU/Linux but with a stronger focus on usability, regular releases, and ease of installation. ... Lunar Linux is a source based Linux distribution. ... Chuck Mead Chuck Mead (born in 1957) is a long time po0pface and leader in the Linux and open source communities. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... This article lacks information on the importance of the subject matter. ... Mandriva (merger of Mandrakesoft, Lycoris, and Conectiva) is a French software company, and creator of Mandriva Linux. ... Caldera OpenLinux is a defunct Linux distribution that was created by the former Caldera Systems (now SCO Group) corporation. ... Mandriva Linux (formerly Mandrakelinux or Mandrake Linux) is a Linux distribution created by Mandriva (formerly Mandrakesoft). ... Red Hat Linux was a popular Linux distribution assembled by Red Hat until the early 2000s, when it was discontinued. ... MontaVista Software develops systems software, development tools and Embedded Linux-based software targeting consumer electronics which includes automotive electronics, communications equipment, and television set-top boxes and other connected devices and infrastructure. ... MontaVista Software develops systems software, development tools and Embedded Linux-based software targeting consumer electronics which includes automotive electronics, communications equipment, and television set-top boxes and other connected devices and infrastructure. ... MontaVista Software develops systems software, development tools and Embedded Linux-based software targeting consumer electronics which includes automotive electronics, communications equipment, and television set-top boxes and other connected devices and infrastructure. ... MontaVista Software develops systems software, development tools and Embedded Linux-based software targeting consumer electronics which includes automotive electronics, communications equipment, and television set-top boxes and other connected devices and infrastructure. ... The current version of the article or section reads like an advertisement. ... Knoppix, or KNOPPIX, is a complete Linux distribution on a CD. This includes a working computer operating system and a powerful suite of graphical user software which can be used as a live CD. It is a Debian-based Linux distribution, developed by Linux consultant Klaus Knopper. ... NimbleX is a small Linux distribution which is able to run from a CD or USB flash drive. ... Slackware was one of the earliest Linux distributions, and is the oldest, and most UNIX-like, distribution still being maintained[1]. It was created by Patrick Volkerding of Slackware Linux, Inc. ... Nitix (properly pronounced /nitiks/) is a retail Linux distribution, produced in Canada. ... Novell Open Enterprise Server (OES) is a network software product by Novell, Inc. ... Novell Inc. ... Novell Inc. ... SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) is a Linux distribution supplied by Novell, targeted at the business market. ... In information technology, a server is an application or device that performs services for connected clients as part of a client-server architecture. ... Paipix is project developed from the Kanotix and Knoppix distributions, which themselves are live optic media containing a Debian-based Linux distribution. ... Debian is a free operating system. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Logo of TÃœBÄ°TAK TÃœBÄ°TAK is an acronym for The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (Türkiye Bilimsel ve Teknik AraÅŸtırma Kurumu). ... Logo of TÃœBÄ°TAK TÃœBÄ°TAK is an acronym for The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (Türkiye Bilimsel ve Teknik AraÅŸtırma Kurumu). ... Parsix GNU/Linux is a Linux distribution available as a live CD that can also be installed on a hard disk. ... Kanotix, also referred to as KANOTIX, is a Linux distribution LiveCD (LiveDistro) based on Debian unstable (but moved after the last release to Debian etch) with advanced hardware detection. ... PCLinuxOS, often abbreviated as PCLOS, is a desktop Linux distribution. ... Mandriva Linux (formerly Mandrakelinux or Mandrake Linux) is a Linux distribution created by Mandriva (formerly Mandrakesoft). ... PLD is a free, RPM-based Linux distribution, aimed at the more advanced users and administrators, who accept the tradeoffs of using a system, that might require manual tweaking in exchange for much flexibility. ... Pie Box Enterprise Linux is a Linux distribution that is an alternative to Red Hat Enterprise Linux (Red Hat prices start at $179). ... Red Hat Enterprise Linux (often abbreviated to RHEL) is a Linux distribution produced by Red Hat and targeted toward the commercial market, including mainframes. ... Puppy Linux is a LiveCD Linux distribution started by Barry Kauler. ... QiLinux is the Italian Linux distribution born in Turin and made completely from scratch for desktop, server and enterprise server. ... Screenshot of Red Flag Linux Workstation version 5. ... Asianux is a Linux distribution. ... Red Hat Enterprise Linux (often abbreviated to RHEL) is a Linux distribution produced by Red Hat and targeted toward the commercial market, including mainframes. ... Red Hat, Inc. ... The Fedora Project logo The Fedora Project is the community responsible for producing the Fedora Linux distribution, along with a variety of other projects. ... Red Hat, Inc. ... The Fedora Project logo The Fedora Project is the community responsible for producing the Fedora Linux distribution, along with a variety of other projects. ... Fedora can mean: Fédora, a play by Victorien Sardou Fedora (hat), a hat named after the play Fedora (Giordano), an opera from 1898 by Umberto Giordano Fedora (movie), a 1978 movie Fedora Core, a Linux distribution spun off from Red Hat Linux and produced by the Fedora Project Fedora... Red Hat Linux was a popular Linux distribution assembled by Red Hat until the early 2000s, when it was discontinued. ... Red Hat, Inc. ... Red Hat, Inc. ... Rxart From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Rxart The Rxart Desktop, using the Microsoft Windows theme Company/ developer: Pixart SRL OS family: GNU/Linux Source model: Mix of free software and proprietary Latest stable release: 3. ... Debian is a free operating system. ... Sabayon Linux or SabayonLinux, (formerly known as RR4 Linux/RR64 Linux), is a Gentoo-based Linux distribution created by Fabio Erculiani. ... For other uses, see: Gentoo (disambiguation) Gentoo Linux is a Linux distribution. ... Scientific Linux 4. ... CERN logo The European Organization for Nuclear Research (French: ), commonly known as CERN (see Naming), pronounced (or in French), is the worlds largest particle physics laboratory, situated just northwest of Geneva on the border between France and Switzerland. ... Aerial view of the Fermilab site. ... Red Hat Linux was a popular Linux distribution assembled by Red Hat until the early 2000s, when it was discontinued. ... Red Hat Enterprise Linux (often abbreviated to RHEL) is a Linux distribution produced by Red Hat and targeted toward the commercial market, including mainframes. ... sidux is a desktop-oriented Linux distribution based on the unstable Debian branch called Sid. ... Debian is a free operating system. ... MEPIS refers to a set of Linux distributions distributed as LiveCDs which can be installed onto a hard disk. ... When I first started selling mepis on my website I did it the legal way. ... Debian is a free operating system. ... Slackware was one of the earliest Linux distributions, and is the oldest, and most UNIX-like, distribution still being maintained[1]. It was created by Patrick Volkerding of Slackware Linux, Inc. ... Patrick Volkerding (born 1967) is the founder and maintainer of the Slackware Linux distribution. ... Softlanding Linux System (SLS) was an early Linux distribution, founded by Peter MacDonald in mid-1992. ... SLAX is a Linux Live CD based on Slackware. ... Slackware was one of the earliest Linux distributions, and is the oldest, and most UNIX-like, distribution still being maintained[1]. It was created by Patrick Volkerding of Slackware Linux, Inc. ... Source Mage GNU/Linux is a Linux distribution. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... SUSE (pronounced IPA: , properly (in German), ZOO-za, loosely SOO-sa [1] in English) is a major retail Linux distribution, produced in Germany and owned by Novell, Inc. ... Novell Inc. ... Slackware was one of the earliest Linux distributions, and is the oldest, and most UNIX-like, distribution still being maintained[1]. It was created by Patrick Volkerding of Slackware Linux, Inc. ... openSUSE is a community project, sponsored by Novell, to develop and maintain a general purpose Linux distribution. ... Novell Inc. ... Slackware was one of the earliest Linux distributions, and is the oldest, and most UNIX-like, distribution still being maintained[1]. It was created by Patrick Volkerding of Slackware Linux, Inc. ... Symphony OS, or Symphony Linux, started out as a Knoppix-based LiveCD Linux distribution, created by Ryan Quinn and Jason Spisak. ... Ryan Quinn is the founder of The Symphony OS Project and lead developer. ... Ryan Quinn is the founder of The Symphony OS Project and lead developer. ... Jason Spisak is the co-leader of The Symphony OS Project. ... Debian is a free operating system. ... In computing, Trustix Secure Linux is a Linux distribution intended for use on servers and focused on security and stability. ... Red Hat Linux was a popular Linux distribution assembled by Red Hat until the early 2000s, when it was discontinued. ... Ubuntu (official IPA pronunciation (oo-BOON-too[5])) is a predominantly desktop-oriented Linux distribution, based on Debian GNU/Linux but with a stronger focus on usability, regular releases, and ease of installation. ... Canonical Ltd is a private company founded (and funded) by South African entrepreneur Mark Shuttleworth for the promotion of Free Software projects. ... Canonical Ltd is a private company founded (and funded) by South African entrepreneur Mark Shuttleworth for the promotion of Free Software projects. ... Debian is a free operating system. ... Kubuntu is an official derivative of the Ubuntu Linux distribution using the KDE environment instead of GNOME. It is part of the Ubuntu project and uses the same underlying system. ... Canonical Ltd is a private company founded (and funded) by South African entrepreneur Mark Shuttleworth for the promotion of Free Software projects. ... Canonical Ltd is a private company founded (and funded) by South African entrepreneur Mark Shuttleworth for the promotion of Free Software projects. ... Ubuntu (IPA: ) is a South African ethic or ideology focusing on peoples allegiances and relations with each other. ... Xubuntu is an official derivative of the Ubuntu open source operating system, using the Xfce desktop environment. ... Canonical Ltd is a private company founded (and funded) by South African entrepreneur Mark Shuttleworth for the promotion of Free Software projects. ... Canonical Ltd is a private company founded (and funded) by South African entrepreneur Mark Shuttleworth for the promotion of Free Software projects. ... Debian is a free operating system. ... Edubuntu is a branch of the Ubuntu Linux project designed for classroom use. ... Canonical Ltd is a private company founded (and funded) by South African entrepreneur Mark Shuttleworth for the promotion of Free Software projects. ... Canonical Ltd is a private company founded (and funded) by South African entrepreneur Mark Shuttleworth for the promotion of Free Software projects. ... Debian is a free operating system. ... Gobuntu is an upcoming official derivative of the Ubuntu operating system, aiming to provide a distribution consisting entirely of free software. ... Canonical Ltd is a private company founded (and funded) by South African entrepreneur Mark Shuttleworth for the promotion of Free Software projects. ... Canonical Ltd is a private company founded (and funded) by South African entrepreneur Mark Shuttleworth for the promotion of Free Software projects. ... Debian is a free operating system. ... Ututo is a GNU/Linux distribution based on Gentoo with the main goal of producing an operating system comprised entirely of free software. ... The Gentoo Linux operating system (pronounced ) is a Linux distribution named after the Gentoo penguin. ... Ubuntu (official IPA pronunciation (oo-BOON-too[5])) is a predominantly desktop-oriented Linux distribution, based on Debian GNU/Linux but with a stronger focus on usability, regular releases, and ease of installation. ... VL 5 SOHO Lilo boot screen Vector Linux aims to be a user-friendly Linux distribution for Intel, AMD and x86 platforms based on the earlier Slackware distribution. ... Slackware was one of the earliest Linux distributions, and is the oldest, and most UNIX-like, distribution still being maintained[1]. It was created by Patrick Volkerding of Slackware Linux, Inc. ... Xandros is both the name of a line of Linux distributions and Xandros Corporation, the company which creates them. ... Corel Linux, also called Corel LinuxOS, was a Debian-based Linux distribution made by Corel that was released in late 1999. ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... This article is being considered for deletion in accordance with Wikipedias deletion policy. ... Slackware was one of the earliest Linux distributions, and is the oldest, and most UNIX-like, distribution still being maintained[1]. It was created by Patrick Volkerding of Slackware Linux, Inc. ...

Legal

Information on legal aspects of the distributions.

aLinux is a distribution of Linux formerly called Peanut Linux. ... ALT Linux is a set of GNU/Linux distributions based upon its development project, ALT Linux Sisyphus. ... Annvix is a security focused operating system based on Mandriva (originally forked from Mandrake Linux 9. ... Arch Linux is a Linux distribution inspired by CRUX and intended to be lightweight and simple for advanced users. ... Ark Linux is a free Linux distribution focusing on ease of use and ease of learning, while remaining technically sane, and including current versions of all included software. ... Arudius is a Linux LiveCD distribution for information assurance. ... Asianux is a Linux distribution. ... Young polish distribution based Fedora Core (before RedHat), with emphasis for multimedia, graphics, localization and education. ... BLAG Linux and GNU is a Linux distribution made by the Brixton Linux Action Group. ... This article is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... CentOS is a freely available Linux distribution which is based on Red Hats commercial Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) product. ... CRUX is a lightweight, i686-optimized Linux distribution targeted at experienced Linux users. ... Damn Small Linux (also known as DSL or DSLinux) is a Linux distribution originally conceived as an operating system to run on lower specification systems, including computers which would otherwise come out of use. ... Debian is a free operating system. ... Desktop Light Linux (short DeLi Linux) is a Desktop Linux distribution for old PCs. ... DeMuDi is the DEbian MUltimedia DIstribution, a flavour of Debian GNU/Linux with enhancements and features aimed at music, sound and video production. ... Devil Linux is a Linux distribution which is often put on an older PC that would otherwise go to waste for use as a router/firewall. ... Elive is a GNU/Linux distribution based on Debian. ... EnGarde Secure Linux is a highly-secure open source server operating system built on a foundation of Security Enhanced Linux SELinux policies. ... Fedora (previously called Fedora Core) is a yum and RPM-based GNU/Linux distribution, developed by the community-supported Fedora Project and sponsored by Red Hat. ... Finnix is a Debian based LiveCD Linux distribution, developed by Ryan Finnie and intended for system administrators for tasks such as filesystem recovery, network monitoring and OS installation. ... Foresight Desktop Linux is a GNU/Linux distribution of free and non-free software. ... Fox Linux is an Italian distribution of the Linux operating system. ... Frugalware Linux is a general-purpose Linux distribution, designed for intermediate users, who are familiar with command-line operations. ... For other uses, see: Gentoo (disambiguation) Gentoo Linux is a Linux distribution. ... gNewSense (originally called Gnusiance) is a GNU/Linux distribution based on Ubuntu aiming to provide a distribution consisting entirely of free software. ... Gnoppix is an Ubuntu-based LiveCD. It is a complete Linux distribution running on a CD or DVD drive without using a hard drive. ... gnuLinEx, or LinEx, is a Linux distribution based on Debian which uses GNOME as its desktop. ... GoboLinux is an alternative Linux distribution. ... Impi Linux is a South African Linux distribution. ... Kanotix, also referred to as KANOTIX, is a Linux distribution LiveCD (LiveDistro) based on Debian unstable (but moved after the last release to Debian etch) with advanced hardware detection. ... Knoppix, or KNOPPIX, is a complete Linux distribution on a CD. This includes a working computer operating system and a powerful suite of graphical user software which can be used as a live CD. It is a Debian-based Linux distribution, developed by Linux consultant Klaus Knopper. ... Kurumin Linux is a LiveCD Linux distribution based on Debian via Knoppix and Kanotix. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Freespire is a community-driven Linux distribution which is composed entirely of free/open source software, while providing users the choice of including proprietary software including multimedia codecs, device drivers and application software as they see fit. ... Linux Mint is a Linux distribution the purpose of which is “to produce an elegant, up to date and comfortable GNU/Linux desktop”. Linux Mint is based on and compatible with Ubuntu and shares the same repositories. ... Lunar Linux is a source based Linux distribution. ... Mandriva Linux (formerly Mandrakelinux or Mandrake Linux) is a Linux distribution created by Mandriva (formerly Mandrakesoft). ... MEPIS refers to a set of Linux distributions distributed as LiveCDs which can be installed onto a hard disk. ... The current version of the article or section reads like an advertisement. ... NimbleX is a small Linux distribution which is able to run from a CD or USB flash drive. ... Nitix (properly pronounced /nitiks/) is a retail Linux distribution, produced in Canada. ... Novell Open Enterprise Server (OES) is a network software product by Novell, Inc. ... . The initial letter is shown capitalized due to technical restrictions. ... openSUSE is a community project, sponsored by Novell, to develop and maintain a general purpose Linux distribution. ... Paipix is project developed from the Kanotix and Knoppix distributions, which themselves are live optic media containing a Debian-based Linux distribution. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Parsix GNU/Linux is a Linux distribution available as a live CD that can also be installed on a hard disk. ... PCLinuxOS, often abbreviated as PCLOS, is a desktop Linux distribution. ... Pie Box Enterprise Linux is a Linux distribution that is an alternative to Red Hat Enterprise Linux (Red Hat prices start at $179). ... PLD is a free, RPM-based Linux distribution, aimed at the more advanced users and administrators, who accept the tradeoffs of using a system, that might require manual tweaking in exchange for much flexibility. ... Puppy Linux is a LiveCD Linux distribution started by Barry Kauler. ... QiLinux is the Italian Linux distribution born in Turin and made completely from scratch for desktop, server and enterprise server. ... Screenshot of Red Flag Linux Workstation version 5. ... Red Hat Enterprise Linux (often abbreviated to RHEL) is a Linux distribution produced by Red Hat and targeted toward the commercial market, including mainframes. ... Red Hat Linux was a popular Linux distribution assembled by Red Hat until the early 2000s, when it was discontinued. ... Rxart From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Rxart The Rxart Desktop, using the Microsoft Windows theme Company/ developer: Pixart SRL OS family: GNU/Linux Source model: Mix of free software and proprietary Latest stable release: 3. ... SabayonLinux (formerly known as RR4 Linux/RR64 Linux) is a Gentoo-based Linux distribution created by Fabio Erculiani. ... Scientific Linux 4. ... sidux is a desktop-oriented Linux distribution based on the unstable Debian branch called Sid. ... Slackware was one of the earliest Linux distributions, and is the oldest, and most UNIX-like, distribution still being maintained[1]. It was created by Patrick Volkerding of Slackware Linux, Inc. ... SLAX is a Linux Live CD based on Slackware. ... Source Mage GNU/Linux is a Linux distribution. ... SUSE (pronounced IPA: , properly (in German), ZOO-za, loosely SOO-sa [1] in English) is a major retail Linux distribution, produced in Germany and owned by Novell, Inc. ... Symphony OS, or Symphony Linux, started out as a Knoppix-based LiveCD Linux distribution, created by Ryan Quinn and Jason Spisak. ... In computing, Trustix Secure Linux is a Linux distribution intended for use on servers and focused on security and stability. ... Ubuntu (official IPA pronunciation (oo-BOON-too[5])) is a predominantly desktop-oriented Linux distribution, based on Debian GNU/Linux but with a stronger focus on usability, regular releases, and ease of installation. ... Kubuntu is an official derivative of the Ubuntu Linux distribution using the KDE environment instead of GNOME. It is part of the Ubuntu project and uses the same underlying system. ... Xubuntu is an official derivative of the Ubuntu open source operating system, using the Xfce desktop environment. ... Edubuntu is a branch of the Ubuntu Linux project designed for classroom use. ... Ututo is a GNU/Linux distribution based on Gentoo with the main goal of producing an operating system comprised entirely of free software. ... VL 5 SOHO Lilo boot screen Vector Linux aims to be a user-friendly Linux distribution for Intel, AMD and x86 platforms based on the earlier Slackware distribution. ... Xandros is both the name of a line of Linux distributions and Xandros Corporation, the company which creates them. ... Zenwalk Linux (formerly Minislack) is Slackware Linux based Linux distribution that aims to be focused on Internet application, multimedia and programming tools. ...

Technical

Information on technical aspects of the distributions.

The Linux kernel is a Unix-like operating system kernel. ... A diagram of the operation of a typical multi-language, multi-target compiler. ... For library and office filing systems, see Library classification. ... Illustration of a package management system being used to download new software. ... Illustration of a package management system being used to download new software. ... aLinux is a distribution of Linux formerly called Peanut Linux. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... RPM Package Manager (originally Red Hat Package Manager, abbreviated RPM) is a package management system. ... RPM Package Manager (originally Red Hat Package Manager, abbreviated RPM) is a package management system. ... ALT Linux is a set of GNU/Linux distributions based upon its development project, ALT Linux Sisyphus. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... Advanced Packaging Tool, or APT, is a package management system used by Debian and its derivatives. ... RPM Package Manager (originally Red Hat Package Manager, abbreviated RPM) is a package management system. ... RPM Package Manager (originally Red Hat Package Manager, abbreviated RPM) is a package management system. ... Annvix is a security focused operating system based on Mandriva (originally forked from Mandrake Linux 9. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... urpmi is a Mandrake Linux package management tool for installing, removing, updating and querying software packages of local or remote (networked) media. ... RPM Package Manager (originally Red Hat Package Manager, abbreviated RPM) is a package management system. ... RPM Package Manager (originally Red Hat Package Manager, abbreviated RPM) is a package management system. ... Arch Linux is a Linux distribution inspired by CRUX and intended to be lightweight and simple for advanced users. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... The ext3 or third extended filesystem is a journalled file system that is commonly used by the Linux operating system. ... The pacman logo pacman at work Pacman is the official software package manager for the Linux distribution Arch Linux. ... In computing, the tar file format is a type of archive file format: the Tape ARchive format. ... Ark Linux is a free Linux distribution focusing on ease of use and ease of learning, while remaining technically sane, and including current versions of all included software. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... For the HP-UX filesystem, see VERITAS File System. ... RPM Package Manager (originally Red Hat Package Manager, abbreviated RPM) is a package management system. ... Advanced Packaging Tool, or APT, is a package management system used by Debian and its derivatives. ... RPM Package Manager (originally Red Hat Package Manager, abbreviated RPM) is a package management system. ... Arudius is a Linux LiveCD distribution for information assurance. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... The ext3 or third extended filesystem is a journalled file system that is commonly used by the Linux operating system. ... In computing, the tar file format is a type of archive file format: the Tape ARchive format. ... Asianux is a Linux distribution. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... The ext3 or third extended filesystem is a journalled file system that is commonly used by the Linux operating system. ... RPM Package Manager (originally Red Hat Package Manager, abbreviated RPM) is a package management system. ... RPM Package Manager (originally Red Hat Package Manager, abbreviated RPM) is a package management system. ... Young polish distribution based Fedora Core (before RedHat), with emphasis for multimedia, graphics, localization and education. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... The ext3 or third extended filesystem is a journalled file system that is commonly used by the Linux operating system. ... RPM Package Manager (originally Red Hat Package Manager, abbreviated RPM) is a package management system. ... The Yellow dog Updater, Modified (YUM) is a free software/open source command line package management utility for RPM-compatible Linux operating systems. ... RPM Package Manager (originally Red Hat Package Manager, abbreviated RPM) is a package management system. ... BLAG Linux and GNU is a Linux distribution made by the Brixton Linux Action Group. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... The ext3 or third extended filesystem is a journalled file system that is commonly used by the Linux operating system. ... RPM Package Manager (originally Red Hat Package Manager, abbreviated RPM) is a package management system. ... The Yellow dog Updater, Modified (YUM) is a free software/open source command line package management utility for RPM-compatible Linux operating systems. ... Advanced Packaging Tool, or APT, is a package management system used by Debian and its derivatives. ... RPM Package Manager (originally Red Hat Package Manager, abbreviated RPM) is a package management system. ... This article is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... ReiserFS is a general-purpose, journaled computer file system designed and implemented by a team at Namesys led by Hans Reiser who is referred to as the projects Benevolent Dictator for Life. ... CentOS is a freely available Linux distribution which is based on Red Hats commercial Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) product. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... The ext3 or third extended filesystem is a journalled file system that is commonly used by the Linux operating system. ... RPM Package Manager (originally Red Hat Package Manager, abbreviated RPM) is a package management system. ... The Yellow Dog Updater, Modified (yum for short) acts as a package manager for RPM-compatible Linux computer systems. ... up2date is a tool used by Red Hat Enterprise Linux, CentOS and Fedora Core that downloads and installs new software and upgrades to the operating system. ... RPM Package Manager (originally Red Hat Package Manager, abbreviated RPM) is a package management system. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... CRUX is a lightweight, i686-optimized Linux distribution targeted at experienced Linux users. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... Damn Small Linux (also known as DSL or DSLinux) is a Linux distribution originally conceived as an operating system to run on lower specification systems, including computers which would otherwise come out of use. ... Tiny C Compiler is a C language compilator designed to work for slow computers with little disk space (e. ... The ext3 or third extended filesystem is a journalled file system that is commonly used by the Linux operating system. ... Advanced Packaging Tool, or APT, is a package management system used by Debian and its derivatives. ... Debian is a free operating system. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... The ext3 or third extended filesystem is a journalled file system that is commonly used by the Linux operating system. ... Advanced Packaging Tool, or APT, is a package management system used by Debian and its derivatives. ... deb is the extension of the Debian software package format and the most often used name for such binary packages. ... Desktop Light Linux (short DeLi Linux) is a Desktop Linux distribution for old PCs. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... The ext3 or third extended filesystem is a journalled file system that is commonly used by the Linux operating system. ... The ext2 or second extended file system is a file system for the Linux kernel. ... Ports collections (or ports trees, or just ports) are the sets of makefiles and patches provided by the BSD-based operating systems, FreeBSD, NetBSD and OpenBSD, as a simple method of installing software or creating binary packages. ... DeMuDi is the DEbian MUltimedia DIstribution, a flavour of Debian GNU/Linux with enhancements and features aimed at music, sound and video production. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... The ext3 or third extended filesystem is a journalled file system that is commonly used by the Linux operating system. ... Advanced Packaging Tool, or APT, is a package management system used by Debian and its derivatives. ... deb is the extension of the Debian software package format and the most often used name for such binary packages. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... Squashfs (.sfs) is a free (GPL) compressed read-only file system for the Linux operating system. ... The ext3 or third extended filesystem is a journalled file system that is commonly used by the Linux operating system. ... Elive is a GNU/Linux distribution based on Debian. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... Squashfs (.sfs) is a free (GPL) compressed read-only file system for the Linux operating system. ... ReiserFS is a general-purpose, journaled computer file system designed and implemented by a team at Namesys led by Hans Reiser who is referred to as the projects Benevolent Dictator for Life. ... Advanced Packaging Tool, or APT, is a package management system used by Debian and its derivatives. ... deb is the extension of the Debian software package format and the most often used name for such binary packages. ... EnGarde Secure Linux is a highly-secure open source server operating system built on a foundation of Security Enhanced Linux SELinux policies. ... The ext3 or third extended filesystem is a journalled file system that is commonly used by the Linux operating system. ... RPM Package Manager (originally Red Hat Package Manager, abbreviated RPM) is a package management system. ... Advanced Packaging Tool, or APT, is a package management system used by Debian and its derivatives. ... RPM Package Manager (originally Red Hat Package Manager, abbreviated RPM) is a package management system. ... Fedora (previously called Fedora Core) is a yum and RPM-based GNU/Linux distribution, developed by the community-supported Fedora Project and sponsored by Red Hat. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... The ext3 or third extended filesystem is a journalled file system that is commonly used by the Linux operating system. ... The Yellow dog Updater, Modified (YUM) is a free software/open source command line package management utility for RPM-compatible Linux operating systems. ... Advanced Packaging Tool, or APT, is a package management system used by Debian and its derivatives. ... RPM Package Manager (originally Red Hat Package Manager, abbreviated RPM) is a package management system. ... Finnix is a Debian based LiveCD Linux distribution, developed by Ryan Finnie and intended for system administrators for tasks such as filesystem recovery, network monitoring and OS installation. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... Squashfs (.sfs) is a free (GPL) compressed read-only file system for the Linux operating system. ... Advanced Packaging Tool, or APT, is a package management system used by Debian and its derivatives. ... deb is the extension of the Debian software package format and the most often used name for such binary packages. ... Foresight Desktop Linux is a GNU/Linux distribution of free and non-free software. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... The ext3 or third extended filesystem is a journalled file system that is commonly used by the Linux operating system. ... Frugalware Linux is a general-purpose Linux distribution, designed for intermediate users, who are familiar with command-line operations. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... The pacman logo pacman at work Pacman is the official software package manager for the Linux distribution Arch Linux. ... For other uses, see: Gentoo (disambiguation) Gentoo Linux is a Linux distribution. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... Portage is an advanced package management system. ... gnuLinEx, or LinEx, is a Linux distribution based on Debian which uses GNOME as its desktop. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... The ext2 or second extended file system is a file system for the Linux kernel. ... Advanced Packaging Tool, or APT, is a package management system used by Debian and its derivatives. ... deb is the extension of the Debian software package format and the most often used name for such binary packages. ... GoboLinux is an alternative Linux distribution. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... ReiserFS is a general-purpose, journaled computer file system designed and implemented by a team at Namesys led by Hans Reiser who is referred to as the projects Benevolent Dictator for Life. ... GoboLinux is an alternative Linux distribution. ... gNewSense (originally called Gnusiance) is a GNU/Linux distribution based on Ubuntu aiming to provide a distribution consisting entirely of free software. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... The ext3 or third extended filesystem is a journalled file system that is commonly used by the Linux operating system. ... Advanced Packaging Tool, or APT, is a package management system used by Debian and its derivatives. ... deb is the extension of the Debian software package format and the most often used name for such binary packages. ... Impi Linux is a South African Linux distribution. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... Kanotix, also referred to as KANOTIX, is a Linux distribution LiveCD (LiveDistro) based on Debian unstable (but moved after the last release to Debian etch) with advanced hardware detection. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... The ext3 or third extended filesystem is a journalled file system that is commonly used by the Linux operating system. ... Advanced Packaging Tool, or APT, is a package management system used by Debian and its derivatives. ... deb is the extension of the Debian software package format and the most often used name for such binary packages. ... Knoppix, or KNOPPIX, is a complete Linux distribution on a CD. This includes a working computer operating system and a powerful suite of graphical user software which can be used as a live CD. It is a Debian-based Linux distribution, developed by Linux consultant Klaus Knopper. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... XFS is a high-performance journaling file system created by Silicon Graphics for their IRIX operating system. ... Advanced Packaging Tool, or APT, is a package management system used by Debian and its derivatives. ... deb is the extension of the Debian software package format and the most often used name for such binary packages. ... Kurumin Linux is a LiveCD Linux distribution based on Debian via Knoppix and Kanotix. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... The ext3 or third extended filesystem is a journalled file system that is commonly used by the Linux operating system. ... Advanced Packaging Tool, or APT, is a package management system used by Debian and its derivatives. ... deb is the extension of the Debian software package format and the most often used name for such binary packages. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... ReiserFS is a general-purpose, journaled computer file system designed and implemented by a team at Namesys led by Hans Reiser who is referred to as the projects Benevolent Dictator for Life. ... deb is the extension of the Debian software package format and the most often used name for such binary packages. ... Linux Mint is a Linux distribution the purpose of which is “to produce an elegant, up to date and comfortable GNU/Linux desktop”. Linux Mint is based on and compatible with Ubuntu and shares the same repositories. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... The ext3 or third extended filesystem is a journalled file system that is commonly used by the Linux operating system. ... Advanced Packaging Tool, or APT, is a package management system used by Debian and its derivatives. ... deb is the extension of the Debian software package format and the most often used name for such binary packages. ... Lunar Linux is a source based Linux distribution. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... This article lacks information on the importance of the subject matter. ... The ext3 or third extended filesystem is a journalled file system that is commonly used by the Linux operating system. ... RPM Package Manager (originally Red Hat Package Manager, abbreviated RPM) is a package management system. ... RPM Package Manager (originally Red Hat Package Manager, abbreviated RPM) is a package management system. ... Mandriva Linux (formerly Mandrakelinux or Mandrake Linux) is a Linux distribution created by Mandriva (formerly Mandrakesoft). ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... The ext3 or third extended filesystem is a journalled file system that is commonly used by the Linux operating system. ... urpmi is a Mandrake Linux package management tool for installing, removing, updating and querying software packages of local or remote (networked) media. ... RPM Package Manager (originally Red Hat Package Manager, abbreviated RPM) is a package management system. ... MEPIS refers to a set of Linux distributions distributed as LiveCDs which can be installed onto a hard disk. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... ReiserFS is a general-purpose, journaled computer file system designed and implemented by a team at Namesys led by Hans Reiser who is referred to as the projects Benevolent Dictator for Life. ... The ext3 or third extended filesystem is a journalled file system that is commonly used by the Linux operating system. ... Advanced Packaging Tool, or APT, is a package management system used by Debian and its derivatives. ... deb is the extension of the Debian software package format and the most often used name for such binary packages. ... The current version of the article or section reads like an advertisement. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... Advanced Packaging Tool, or APT, is a package management system used by Debian and its derivatives. ... deb is the extension of the Debian software package format and the most often used name for such binary packages. ... NimbleX is a small Linux distribution which is able to run from a CD or USB flash drive. ... Squashfs (.sfs) is a free (GPL) compressed read-only file system for the Linux operating system. ... In computing, the tar file format is a type of archive file format: the Tape ARchive format. ... Nitix (properly pronounced /nitiks/) is a retail Linux distribution, produced in Canada. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... ReiserFS is a general-purpose, journaled computer file system designed and implemented by a team at Namesys led by Hans Reiser who is referred to as the projects Benevolent Dictator for Life. ... Look up Yum in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... RPM Package Manager (originally Red Hat Package Manager, abbreviated RPM) is a package management system. ... Paipix is project developed from the Kanotix and Knoppix distributions, which themselves are live optic media containing a Debian-based Linux distribution. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... Advanced Packaging Tool, or APT, is a package management system used by Debian and its derivatives. ... Deb can mean: .deb, Debians package format A debutante, a young lady entering high society particularly at a ball Deb, a shortened form of Deborah This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... Parsix GNU/Linux is a Linux distribution available as a live CD that can also be installed on a hard disk. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... Advanced Packaging Tool, or APT, is a package management system used by Debian and its derivatives. ... deb is the extension of the Debian software package format and the most often used name for such binary packages. ... PCLinuxOS, often abbreviated as PCLOS, is a desktop Linux distribution. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... Advanced Packaging Tool, or APT, is a package management system used by Debian and its derivatives. ... RPM Package Manager (originally Red Hat Package Manager, abbreviated RPM) is a package management system. ... RPM Package Manager (originally Red Hat Package Manager, abbreviated RPM) is a package management system. ... Pie Box Enterprise Linux is a Linux distribution that is an alternative to Red Hat Enterprise Linux (Red Hat prices start at $179). ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... The ext3 or third extended filesystem is a journalled file system that is commonly used by the Linux operating system. ... up2date is a tool used by Red Hat Enterprise Linux, CentOS and Fedora Core that downloads and installs new software and upgrades to the operating system. ... The Yellow dog Updater, Modified (YUM) is a free software/open source command line package management utility for RPM-compatible Linux operating systems. ... RPM Package Manager (originally Red Hat Package Manager, abbreviated RPM) is a package management system. ... PLD is a free, RPM-based Linux distribution, aimed at the more advanced users and administrators, who accept the tradeoffs of using a system, that might require manual tweaking in exchange for much flexibility. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... The ext3 or third extended filesystem is a journalled file system that is commonly used by the Linux operating system. ... The ext2 or second extended file system is a file system for the Linux kernel. ... XFS is a high-performance journaling file system created by Silicon Graphics for their IRIX operating system. ... RPM Package Manager (originally Red Hat Package Manager, abbreviated RPM) is a package management system. ... Puppy Linux is a LiveCD Linux distribution started by Barry Kauler. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... DotPup is a Package management system for the Linux distribution Puppy Linux. ... QiLinux is the Italian Linux distribution born in Turin and made completely from scratch for desktop, server and enterprise server. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... ReiserFS is a general-purpose, journaled computer file system designed and implemented by a team at Namesys led by Hans Reiser who is referred to as the projects Benevolent Dictator for Life. ... RPM Package Manager (originally Red Hat Package Manager, abbreviated RPM) is a package management system. ... Advanced Packaging Tool, or APT, is a package management system used by Debian and its derivatives. ... RPM Package Manager (originally Red Hat Package Manager, abbreviated RPM) is a package management system. ... Screenshot of Red Flag Linux Workstation version 5. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... The ext3 or third extended filesystem is a journalled file system that is commonly used by the Linux operating system. ... RPM Package Manager (originally Red Hat Package Manager, abbreviated RPM) is a package management system. ... RPM Package Manager (originally Red Hat Package Manager, abbreviated RPM) is a package management system. ... Red Hat Enterprise Linux (often abbreviated to RHEL) is a Linux distribution produced by Red Hat and targeted toward the commercial market, including mainframes. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... The ext3 or third extended filesystem is a journalled file system that is commonly used by the Linux operating system. ... RPM Package Manager (originally Red Hat Package Manager, abbreviated RPM) is a package management system. ... The Yellow dog Updater, Modified (YUM) is a free software/open source command line package management utility for RPM-compatible Linux operating systems. ... RPM Package Manager (originally Red Hat Package Manager, abbreviated RPM) is a package management system. ... Rxart From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Rxart The Rxart Desktop, using the Microsoft Windows theme Company/ developer: Pixart SRL OS family: GNU/Linux Source model: Mix of free software and proprietary Latest stable release: 3. ... The ext3 or third extended filesystem is a journalled file system that is commonly used by the Linux operating system. ... Advanced Packaging Tool, or APT, is a package management system used by Debian and its derivatives. ... deb is the extension of the Debian software package format and the most often used name for such binary packages. ... Sabayon Linux or SabayonLinux, (formerly known as RR4 Linux/RR64 Linux), is a Gentoo-based Linux distribution created by Fabio Erculiani. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... Portage is an advanced package management system. ... Scientific Linux 4. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... The ext3 or third extended filesystem is a journalled file system that is commonly used by the Linux operating system. ... Advanced Packaging Tool, or APT, is a package management system used by Debian and its derivatives. ... The Yellow dog Updater, Modified (YUM) is a free software/open source command line package management utility for RPM-compatible Linux operating systems. ... RPM Package Manager (originally Red Hat Package Manager, abbreviated RPM) is a package management system. ... sidux is a desktop-oriented Linux distribution based on the unstable Debian branch called Sid. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... The ext3 or third extended filesystem is a journalled file system that is commonly used by the Linux operating system. ... Advanced Packaging Tool, or APT, is a package management system used by Debian and its derivatives. ... deb is the extension of the Debian software package format and the most often used name for such binary packages. ... Slackware was one of the earliest Linux distributions, and is the oldest, and most UNIX-like, distribution still being maintained[1]. It was created by Patrick Volkerding of Slackware Linux, Inc. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... ReiserFS is a general-purpose, journaled computer file system designed and implemented by a team at Namesys led by Hans Reiser who is referred to as the projects Benevolent Dictator for Life. ... Swaret is a program for the Slackware distribution of Linux that resolves dependencies. ... slapt-get is an APT-like system for Slackware package management. ... In computing, the tar file format is a type of archive file format: the Tape ARchive format. ... SLAX is a Linux Live CD based on Slackware. ... Squashfs (.sfs) is a free (GPL) compressed read-only file system for the Linux operating system. ... Source Mage GNU/Linux is a Linux distribution. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... The ext2 or second extended file system is a file system for the Linux kernel. ... SUSE (pronounced IPA: , properly (in German), ZOO-za, loosely SOO-sa [1] in English) is a major retail Linux distribution, produced in Germany and owned by Novell, Inc. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... The ext3 or third extended filesystem is a journalled file system that is commonly used by the Linux operating system. ... YaST from SUSE 9. ... RPM Package Manager (originally Red Hat Package Manager, abbreviated RPM) is a package management system. ... Symphony OS, or Symphony Linux, started out as a Knoppix-based LiveCD Linux distribution, created by Ryan Quinn and Jason Spisak. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... ReiserFS is a general-purpose, journaled computer file system designed and implemented by a team at Namesys led by Hans Reiser who is referred to as the projects Benevolent Dictator for Life. ... Advanced Packaging Tool, or APT, is a package management system used by Debian and its derivatives. ... RPM Package Manager (originally Red Hat Package Manager, abbreviated RPM) is a package management system. ... Ubuntu (official IPA pronunciation (oo-BOON-too[5])) is a predominantly desktop-oriented Linux distribution, based on Debian GNU/Linux but with a stronger focus on usability, regular releases, and ease of installation. ... Edubuntu is a branch of the Ubuntu Linux project designed for classroom use. ... Xubuntu is an official derivative of the Ubuntu open source operating system, using the Xfce desktop environment. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... The ext3 or third extended filesystem is a journalled file system that is commonly used by the Linux operating system. ... Advanced Packaging Tool, or APT, is a package management system used by Debian and its derivatives. ... deb is the extension of the Debian software package format and the most often used name for such binary packages. ... Ututo is a GNU/Linux distribution based on Gentoo with the main goal of producing an operating system comprised entirely of free software. ... The ext3 or third extended filesystem is a journalled file system that is commonly used by the Linux operating system. ... ReiserFS is a general-purpose, journaled computer file system designed and implemented by a team at Namesys led by Hans Reiser who is referred to as the projects Benevolent Dictator for Life. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... The ext3 or third extended filesystem is a journalled file system that is commonly used by the Linux operating system. ... Advanced Packaging Tool, or APT, is a package management system used by Debian and its derivatives. ... deb is the extension of the Debian software package format and the most often used name for such binary packages. ... VL 5 SOHO Lilo boot screen Vector Linux aims to be a user-friendly Linux distribution for Intel, AMD and x86 platforms based on the earlier Slackware distribution. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... ReiserFS is a general-purpose, journaled computer file system designed and implemented by a team at Namesys led by Hans Reiser who is referred to as the projects Benevolent Dictator for Life. ... The ext3 or third extended filesystem is a journalled file system that is commonly used by the Linux operating system. ... The ext2 or second extended file system is a file system for the Linux kernel. ... slapt-get is an APT-like system for Slackware package management. ... It is proposed that this article be deleted, because of the following concern: Non-notable per WP:SOFTWARE; Wikipedia is not a software directory. ... In computing, the tar file format is a type of archive file format: the Tape ARchive format. ... Xandros is both the name of a line of Linux distributions and Xandros Corporation, the company which creates them. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... ReiserFS is a general-purpose, journaled computer file system designed and implemented by a team at Namesys led by Hans Reiser who is referred to as the projects Benevolent Dictator for Life. ... Advanced Packaging Tool, or APT, is a package management system used by Debian and its derivatives. ... deb is the extension of the Debian software package format and the most often used name for such binary packages. ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... The GNU Compiler Collection (usually shortened to GCC) is a set of programming language compilers produced by the GNU Project. ... XFS is a high-performance journaling file system created by Silicon Graphics for their IRIX operating system. ... The Linux kernel is a Unix-like operating system kernel. ... A diagram of the operation of a typical multi-language, multi-target compiler. ... For library and office filing systems, see Library classification. ... Illustration of a package management system being used to download new software. ...

Architecture support

Intel Pentium 4 (Northwood version), one example out of a huge number of x86 implementations from Intel, AMD, and others. ... The AMD64 or x86-64 is a 64-bit processor architecture invented by AMD. It is a superset of the x86 architecture, which it natively supports. ... In computing, IA-64 (short for Intel Architecture-64) is a 64-bit processor architecture developed cooperatively by Intel Corporation and Hewlett-Packard (HP), and implemented in the Itanium and Itanium 2 processors. ... PowerPC is a RISC microprocessor architecture created by the 1991 Apple–IBM–Motorola alliance, known as AIM. Originally intended for personal computers, PowerPC CPUs have since become popular embedded and high-performance processors as well. ... PowerPC is a RISC microprocessor architecture created by the 1991 Apple-IBM-Motorola alliance, known as AIM. Originally intended for workstations, PowerPC CPUs have since become popular embedded and high-performance processors as well. ... Sun UltraSPARC II Microprocessor Sun UltraSPARC T1 (Niagara 8 Core) SPARC (Scalable Processor Architecture) is a RISC microprocessor instruction set architecture originally designed in 1985 by Sun Microsystems. ... Sun UltraSPARC II Microprocessor Sun UltraSPARC T1 (Niagara 8 Core) SPARC (Scalable Processor Architecture) is a RISC microprocessor instruction set architecture originally designed in 1985 by Sun Microsystems. ... The ARM architecture (previously, the Advanced RISC Machine, and prior to that Acorn RISC Machine) is a 32-bit RISC processor architecture developed by ARM Limited that is widely used in a number of embedded designs. ... HP PA-RISC 7300LC Microprocessor PA-RISC is a microprocessor architecture developed by Hewlett-Packards Systems & VLSI Technology Operation. ... A MIPS R4400 microprocessor made by Toshiba. ... The SuperHichem (or SH) is brandname of a certain microcontroller and microprocessor architecture. ... The title given to this article is incorrect due to technical limitations. ... The title given to this article is incorrect due to technical limitations. ... DEC Alpha AXP 21064 Microprocessor die photo Package for DEC Alpha AXP 21064 Microprocessor Alpha AXP 21064 bare die mounted on a business card with some statistics The DEC Alpha, also known as the Alpha AXP, is a 64-bit RISC microprocessor originally developed and fabricated by Digital Equipment Corp... The Motorola 680x0/0x0/m68k/68k/68K family of CISC microprocessor CPU chips were 32-bit from the start, and were the primary competition for the Intel x86 family of chips in personal computers of the 1980s and early 1990s. ... 64 Studio is a free Linux distribution based on Debian designed for creative users on x86-64 and legacy 32-bit hardware architectures. ... aLinux is a distribution of Linux formerly called Peanut Linux. ... ALT Linux is a set of GNU/Linux distributions based upon its development project, ALT Linux Sisyphus. ... Annvix is a security focused operating system based on Mandriva (originally forked from Mandrake Linux 9. ... Arch Linux is a Linux distribution inspired by CRUX and intended to be lightweight and simple for advanced users. ... Ark Linux is a free Linux distribution focusing on ease of use and ease of learning, while remaining technically sane, and including current versions of all included software. ... Arudius is a Linux LiveCD distribution for information assurance. ... Asianux is a Linux distribution. ... Young polish distribution based Fedora Core (before RedHat), with emphasis for multimedia, graphics, localization and education. ... BLAG Linux and GNU is a Linux distribution made by the Brixton Linux Action Group. ... This article is in need of attention from an expert on the subject. ... CentOS is a freely available Linux distribution which is based on Red Hats commercial Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) product. ... Damn Small Linux (also known as DSL or DSLinux) is a Linux distribution originally conceived as an operating system to run on lower specification systems, including computers which would otherwise come out of use. ... Debian is a free operating system. ... Desktop Light Linux (short DeLi Linux) is a Desktop Linux distribution for old PCs. ... DeMuDi is the DEbian MUltimedia DIstribution, a flavour of Debian GNU/Linux with enhancements and features aimed at music, sound and video production. ... Elive is a GNU/Linux distribution based on Debian. ... EnGarde Secure Linux is a highly-secure open source server operating system built on a foundation of Security Enhanced Linux SELinux policies. ... Fedora (previously called Fedora Core) is a yum and RPM-based GNU/Linux distribution, developed by the community-supported Fedora Project and sponsored by Red Hat. ... Finnix is a Debian based LiveCD Linux distribution, developed by Ryan Finnie and intended for system administrators for tasks such as filesystem recovery, network monitoring and OS installation. ... Foresight Desktop Linux is a GNU/Linux distribution of free and non-free software. ... Frugalware Linux is a general-purpose Linux distribution, designed for intermediate users, who are familiar with command-line operations. ... For other uses, see: Gentoo (disambiguation) Gentoo Linux is a Linux distribution. ... gnuLinEx, or LinEx, is a Linux distribution based on Debian which uses GNOME as its desktop. ... GoboLinux is an alternative Linux distribution. ... Impi Linux is a South African Linux distribution. ... Kanotix, also referred to as KANOTIX, is a Linux distribution LiveCD (LiveDistro) based on Debian unstable (but moved after the last release to Debian etch) with advanced hardware detection. ... Knoppix, or KNOPPIX, is a complete Linux distribution on a CD. This includes a working computer operating system and a powerful suite of graphical user software which can be used as a live CD. It is a Debian-based Linux distribution, developed by Linux consultant Klaus Knopper. ... Kurumin Linux is a LiveCD Linux distribution based on Debian via Knoppix and Kanotix. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Linux Mint is a Linux distribution the purpose of which is “to produce an elegant, up to date and comfortable GNU/Linux desktop”. Linux Mint is based on and compatible with Ubuntu and shares the same repositories. ... Lunar Linux is a source based Linux distribution. ... This article lacks information on the importance of the subject matter. ... Mandriva Linux (formerly Mandrakelinux or Mandrake Linux) is a Linux distribution created by Mandriva (formerly Mandrakesoft). ... MEPIS refers to a set of Linux distributions distributed as LiveCDs which can be installed onto a hard disk. ... The current version of the article or section reads like an advertisement. ... NimbleX is a small Linux distribution which is able to run from a CD or USB flash drive. ... Nitix (properly pronounced /nitiks/) is a retail Linux distribution, produced in Canada. ... Novell Open Enterprise Server (OES) is a network software product by Novell, Inc. ... Paipix is project developed from the Kanotix and Knoppix distributions, which themselves are live optic media containing a Debian-based Linux distribution. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Parsix GNU/Linux is a Linux distribution available as a live CD that can also be installed on a hard disk. ... PCLinuxOS, often abbreviated as PCLOS, is a desktop Linux distribution. ... Pie Box Enterprise Linux is a Linux distribution that is an alternative to Red Hat Enterprise Linux (Red Hat prices start at $179). ... PLD is a free, RPM-based Linux distribution, aimed at the more advanced users and administrators, who accept the tradeoffs of using a system, that might require manual tweaking in exchange for much flexibility. ... Puppy Linux is a LiveCD Linux distribution started by Barry Kauler. ... QiLinux is the Italian Linux distribution born in Turin and made completely from scratch for desktop, server and enterprise server. ... Screenshot of Red Flag Linux Workstation version 5. ... Red Hat Enterprise Linux (often abbreviated to RHEL) is a Linux distribution produced by Red Hat and targeted toward the commercial market, including mainframes. ... Rxart From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Rxart The Rxart Desktop, using the Microsoft Windows theme Company/ developer: Pixart SRL OS family: GNU/Linux Source model: Mix of free software and proprietary Latest stable release: 3. ... Sabayon Linux or SabayonLinux, (formerly known as RR4 Linux/RR64 Linux), is a Gentoo-based Linux distribution created by Fabio Erculiani. ... Scientific Linux 4. ... sidux is a desktop-oriented Linux distribution based on the unstable Debian branch called Sid. ... Slackware was one of the earliest Linux distributions, and is the oldest, and most UNIX-like, distribution still being maintained[1]. It was created by Patrick Volkerding of Slackware Linux, Inc. ... SLAX is a Linux Live CD based on Slackware. ... Source Mage GNU/Linux is a Linux distribution. ... SUSE (pronounced IPA: , properly (in German), ZOO-za, loosely SOO-sa [1] in English) is a major retail Linux distribution, produced in Germany and owned by Novell, Inc. ... Symphony OS, or Symphony Linux, started out as a Knoppix-based LiveCD Linux distribution, created by Ryan Quinn and Jason Spisak. ... Ubuntu (official IPA pronunciation (oo-BOON-too[5])) is a predominantly desktop-oriented Linux distribution, based on Debian GNU/Linux but with a stronger focus on usability, regular releases, and ease of installation. ... Kubuntu is an official derivative of the Ubuntu Linux distribution using the KDE environment instead of GNOME. It is part of the Ubuntu project and uses the same underlying system. ... Edubuntu is a branch of the Ubuntu Linux project designed for classroom use. ... Xubuntu is an official derivative of the Ubuntu open source operating system, using the Xfce desktop environment. ... Ututo is a GNU/Linux distribution based on Gentoo with the main goal of producing an operating system comprised entirely of free software. ... VL 5 SOHO Lilo boot screen Vector Linux aims to be a user-friendly Linux distribution for Intel, AMD and x86 platforms based on the earlier Slackware distribution. ... Xandros is both the name of a line of Linux distributions and Xandros Corporation, the company which creates them. ... Yellow Dog Linux (often abbreviated YDL) is a free software, open-source Linux distribution for Power Architecture hardware. ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ...

Features

Information on features in the distributions.

A software package is a bundle of one or several files that either are necessary for the execution of a computer program, or add features for a program already installed on the computer or network of computers. ... “GUI” redirects here. ... Information in this article or section has not been verified against sources and may not be reliable. ... An X window manager is software that controls the placement and appearance of windows under the X Window System, a windowing system mainly used on Unix-like systems. ... aLinux is a distribution of Linux formerly called Peanut Linux. ... KDE (K Desktop Environment) (IPA: ) is a free software project which aims to be a powerful system for an easy-to-use desktop environment. ... ALT Linux is a set of GNU/Linux distributions based upon its development project, ALT Linux Sisyphus. ... KDE (K Desktop Environment) (IPA: ) is a free software project which aims to be a powerful system for an easy-to-use desktop environment. ... Arch Linux is a Linux distribution inspired by CRUX and intended to be lightweight and simple for advanced users. ... Ark Linux is a free Linux distribution focusing on ease of use and ease of learning, while remaining technically sane, and including current versions of all included software. ... KDE (K Desktop Environment) (IPA: ) is a free software project which aims to be a powerful system for an easy-to-use desktop environment. ... Arudius is a Linux LiveCD distribution for information assurance. ... In Unix computing, Fluxbox is an X window manager based on Blackbox. ... Asianux is a Linux distribution. ... KDE (K Desktop Environment) (IPA: ) is a free software project which aims to be a powerful system for an easy-to-use desktop environment. ... Young polish distribution based Fedora Core (before RedHat), with emphasis for multimedia, graphics, localization and education. ... KDE (K Desktop Environment) (IPA: ) is a free software project which aims to be a powerful system for an easy-to-use desktop environment. ... BLAG Linux and GNU is a Linux distribution made by the Brixton Linux Action Group. ... This article is about the mythical creature. ... CentOS is a freely available Linux distribution which is based on Red Hats commercial Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) product. ... This article is about the mythical creature. ... Damn Small Linux (also known as DSL or DSLinux) is a Linux distribution originally conceived as an operating system to run on lower specification systems, including computers which would otherwise come out of use. ... In Unix computing, Fluxbox is an X window manager based on Blackbox. ... Debian is a free operating system. ... This article is about the mythical creature. ... Desktop Light Linux (short DeLi Linux) is a Desktop Linux distribution for old PCs. ... In Unix computing, IceWM is a window manager for the X Window System graphical infrastructure, written by Marko Maček. ... DeMuDi is the DEbian MUltimedia DIstribution, a flavour of Debian GNU/Linux with enhancements and features aimed at music, sound and video production. ... This article is about the mythical creature. ... Xfce ([1]) is a free software desktop environment for Unix and other Unix-like platforms, such as Linux, Solaris and BSD. Its configuration is entirely mouse-driven and the configuration files are hidden from the casual user. ... Elive is a GNU/Linux distribution based on Debian. ... Enlightenment, also known simply as E, is a free software/open source window manager for the X Window System which can be used alone or in conjunction with a desktop environment such as GNOME or KDE. It has a rich feature set, including extensive support for themes and advanced graphics... EnGarde Secure Linux is a highly-secure open source server operating system built on a foundation of Security Enhanced Linux SELinux policies. ... Fedora (previously called Fedora Core) is a yum and RPM-based GNU/Linux distribution, developed by the community-supported Fedora Project and sponsored by Red Hat. ... This article is about the mythical creature. ... Finnix is a Debian based LiveCD Linux distribution, developed by Ryan Finnie and intended for system administrators for tasks such as filesystem recovery, network monitoring and OS installation. ... Foresight Desktop Linux is a GNU/Linux distribution of free and non-free software. ... This article is about the mythical creature. ... Frugalware Linux is a general-purpose Linux distribution, designed for intermediate users, who are familiar with command-line operations. ... For other uses, see: Gentoo (disambiguation) Gentoo Linux is a Linux distribution. ... gnuLinEx, or LinEx, is a Linux distribution based on Debian which uses GNOME as its desktop. ... This article is about the mythical creature. ... GoboLinux is an alternative Linux distribution. ... KDE (K Desktop Environment) (IPA: ) is a free software project which aims to be a powerful system for an easy-to-use desktop environment. ... Impi Linux is a South African Linux distribution. ... KDE (K Desktop Environment) (IPA: ) is a free software project which aims to be a powerful system for an easy-to-use desktop environment. ... Kanotix, also referred to as KANOTIX, is a Linux distribution LiveCD (LiveDistro) based on Debian unstable (but moved after the last release to Debian etch) with advanced hardware detection. ... KDE (K Desktop Environment) (IPA: ) is a free software project which aims to be a powerful system for an easy-to-use desktop environment. ... Knoppix, or KNOPPIX, is a complete Linux distribution on a CD. This includes a working computer operating system and a powerful suite of graphical user software which can be used as a live CD. It is a Debian-based Linux distribution, developed by Linux consultant Klaus Knopper. ... KDE (K Desktop Environment) (IPA: ) is a free software project which aims to be a powerful system for an easy-to-use desktop environment. ... Kurumin Linux is a LiveCD Linux distribution based on Debian via Knoppix and Kanotix. ... KDE (K Desktop Environment) (IPA: ) is a free software project which aims to be a powerful system for an easy-to-use desktop environment. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... KDE (K Desktop Environment) (IPA: ) is a free software project which aims to be a powerful system for an easy-to-use desktop environment. ... Linux Mint is a Linux distribution the purpose of which is “to produce an elegant, up to date and comfortable GNU/Linux desktop”. Linux Mint is based on and compatible with Ubuntu and shares the same repositories. ... This article is about the mythical creature. ... Lunar Linux is a source based Linux distribution. ... This article lacks information on the importance of the subject matter. ... KDE (K Desktop Environment) (IPA: ) is a free software project which aims to be a powerful system for an easy-to-use desktop environment. ... Mandriva Linux (formerly Mandrakelinux or Mandrake Linux) is a Linux distribution created by Mandriva (formerly Mandrakesoft). ... KDE (K Desktop Environment) (IPA: ) is a free software project which aims to be a powerful system for an easy-to-use desktop environment. ... MEPIS refers to a set of Linux distributions distributed as LiveCDs which can be installed onto a hard disk. ... KDE (K Desktop Environment) (IPA: ) is a free software project which aims to be a powerful system for an easy-to-use desktop environment. ... The current version of the article or section reads like an advertisement. ... In Unix computing, IceWM is a window manager for the X Window System graphical infrastructure, written by Marko Maček. ... NimbleX is a small Linux distribution which is able to run from a CD or USB flash drive. ... KDE (K Desktop Environment) (IPA: ) is a free software project which aims to be a powerful system for an easy-to-use desktop environment. ... Nitix (properly pronounced /nitiks/) is a retail Linux distribution, produced in Canada. ... Paipix is project developed from the Kanotix and Knoppix distributions, which themselves are live optic media containing a Debian-based Linux distribution. ... KDE (K Desktop Environment) (IPA: ) is a free software project which aims to be a powerful system for an easy-to-use desktop environment. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... KDE (K Desktop Environment) (IPA: ) is a free software project which aims to be a powerful system for an easy-to-use desktop environment. ... Parsix GNU/Linux is a Linux distribution available as a live CD that can also be installed on a hard disk. ... This article is about the mythical creature. ... PCLinuxOS, often abbreviated as PCLOS, is a desktop Linux distribution. ... KDE (K Desktop Environment) (IPA: ) is a free software project which aims to be a powerful system for an easy-to-use desktop environment. ... Pie Box Enterprise Linux is a Linux distribution that is an alternative to Red Hat Enterprise Linux (Red Hat prices start at $179). ... This article is about the mythical creature. ... PLD is a free, RPM-based Linux distribution, aimed at the more advanced users and administrators, who accept the tradeoffs of using a system, that might require manual tweaking in exchange for much flexibility. ... Puppy Linux is a LiveCD Linux distribution started by Barry Kauler. ... JWM (Joes Window Manager) is a window manager for the X Window System. ... QiLinux is the Italian Linux distribution born in Turin and made completely from scratch for desktop, server and enterprise server. ... KDE (K Desktop Environment) (IPA: ) is a free software project which aims to be a powerful system for an easy-to-use desktop environment. ... Screenshot of Red Flag Linux Workstation version 5. ... KDE (K Desktop Environment) (IPA: ) is a free software project which aims to be a powerful system for an easy-to-use desktop environment. ... Red Hat Enterprise Linux (often abbreviated to RHEL) is a Linux distribution produced by Red Hat and targeted toward the commercial market, including mainframes. ... This article is about the mythical creature. ... Rxart From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Rxart The Rxart Desktop, using the Microsoft Windows theme Company/ developer: Pixart SRL OS family: GNU/Linux Source model: Mix of free software and proprietary Latest stable release: 3. ... KDE (K Desktop Environment) (IPA: ) is a free software project which aims to be a powerful system for an easy-to-use desktop environment. ... Sabayon Linux or SabayonLinux, (formerly known as RR4 Linux/RR64 Linux), is a Gentoo-based Linux distribution created by Fabio Erculiani. ... For other uses, see: Gentoo (disambiguation) Gentoo Linux is a Linux distribution. ... KDE (K Desktop Environment) (IPA: ) is a free software project which aims to be a powerful system for an easy-to-use desktop environment. ... Scientific Linux 4. ... This article is about the mythical creature. ... sidux is a desktop-oriented Linux distribution based on the unstable Debian branch called Sid. ... KDE (K Desktop Environment) (IPA: ) is a free software project which aims to be a powerful system for an easy-to-use desktop environment. ... Slackware was one of the earliest Linux distributions, and is the oldest, and most UNIX-like, distribution still being maintained[1]. It was created by Patrick Volkerding of Slackware Linux, Inc. ... SLAX is a Linux Live CD based on Slackware. ... KDE (K Desktop Environment) (IPA: ) is a free software project which aims to be a powerful system for an easy-to-use desktop environment. ... Source Mage GNU/Linux is a Linux distribution. ... SUSE (properly pronounced , but often pronounced /suzi/) is a major retail Linux distribution, produced in Germany. ... This article is about the mythical creature. ... KDE (K Desktop Environment) (IPA: ) is a free software project which aims to be a powerful system for an easy-to-use desktop environment. ... Ximian Desktop is the desktop operating system and office-productivity environment from Novell, that enables businesses to use Linux and open source for their use. ... SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (SLED), formerly Novell Linux Desktop is a desktop-oriented Linux distribution supplied by Novell and targeted at the business market. ... SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) is a Linux distribution supplied by Novell, targeted at the business market. ... Symphony OS, or Symphony Linux, started out as a Knoppix-based LiveCD Linux distribution, created by Ryan Quinn and Jason Spisak. ... Mezzo is the desktop environment created by Jason Spisak. ... Ubuntu (official IPA pronunciation (oo-BOON-too[5])) is a predominantly desktop-oriented Linux distribution, based on Debian GNU/Linux but with a stronger focus on usability, regular releases, and ease of installation. ... This article is about the mythical creature. ... Kubuntu is an official derivative of the Ubuntu Linux distribution using the KDE environment instead of GNOME. It is part of the Ubuntu project and uses the same underlying system. ... KDE (K Desktop Environment) (IPA: ) is a free software project which aims to be a powerful system for an easy-to-use desktop environment. ... Xubuntu is an official derivative of the Ubuntu open source operating system, using the Xfce desktop environment. ... Xfce ([1]) is a free software desktop environment for Unix and other Unix-like platforms, such as Linux, Solaris and BSD. Its configuration is entirely mouse-driven and the configuration files are hidden from the casual user. ... Ututo is a GNU/Linux distribution based on Gentoo with the main goal of producing an operating system comprised entirely of free software. ... This article is about the mythical creature. ... This article is about the mythical creature. ... VL 5 SOHO Lilo boot screen Vector Linux aims to be a user-friendly Linux distribution for Intel, AMD and x86 platforms based on the earlier Slackware distribution. ... Xandros is both the name of a line of Linux distributions and Xandros Corporation, the company which creates them. ... KDE (K Desktop Environment) (IPA: ) is a free software project which aims to be a powerful system for an easy-to-use desktop environment. ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ... Xfce ([1]) is a free software desktop environment for Unix and other Unix-like platforms, such as Linux, Solaris and BSD. Its configuration is entirely mouse-driven and the configuration files are hidden from the casual user. ...

Security features

AppArmor (Application Armor) is security software for Linux, released under the GNU General Public License. ... Exec-shield is a kernel patch enabling new security features in the Linux operating system. ... grsecurity is a project for Linux which institutes several security enhancements, including mandatory access control, randomization of key local and network informational data, /proc and chroot() jail restrictions, network socket control, capabilities control, and extra auditing functions. ... In computer security, PaX is a patch for the Linux kernel that implements least privilege protections for memory pages. ... RSBAC (Rule Set Based Access Control) is a flexible, powerful and fast open source access control framework for current Linux kernels, which has been in stable production use since January 2000 (version 1. ... Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux) is a Linux variant that implements a variety of security policies, including U.S. Department of Defense style mandatory access controls, through the use of Linux Security Modules (LSM) in the Linux kernel. ... CentOS is a freely available Linux distribution which is based on Red Hats commercial Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) product. ... EnGarde Secure Linux is a highly-secure open source server operating system built on a foundation of Security Enhanced Linux SELinux policies. ... Fedora (previously called Fedora Core) is a yum and RPM-based GNU/Linux distribution, developed by the community-supported Fedora Project and sponsored by Red Hat. ... Lunar Linux is a source based Linux distribution. ... Mandriva Linux (formerly Mandrakelinux or Mandrake Linux) is a Linux distribution created by Mandriva (formerly Mandrakesoft). ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Pie Box Enterprise Linux is a Linux distribution that is an alternative to Red Hat Enterprise Linux (Red Hat prices start at $179). ... PLD is a free, RPM-based Linux distribution, aimed at the more advanced users and administrators, who accept the tradeoffs of using a system, that might require manual tweaking in exchange for much flexibility. ... Red Hat Enterprise Linux (often abbreviated to RHEL) is a Linux distribution produced by Red Hat and targeted toward the commercial market, including mainframes. ... SUSE (pronounced IPA: , properly (in German), ZOO-za, loosely SOO-sa [1] in English) is a major retail Linux distribution, produced in Germany and owned by Novell, Inc. ... Ubuntu (IPA: ) is a South African ethic or ideology focusing on peoples allegiances and relations with each other. ...

See also

• List of Linux distributions
• Comparison of Linux LiveDistros
• Comparison of operating systems

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Notes

1. ^ http://www.debian.org/ports/
2. ^ The Frugalware Developer Team. Quick reference (HTML). Frugalware 0.7 (Sayshell) Documentation. Retrieved on 2007-10-13.
3. ^ Can be installed graphically (GTK+ and ncurses), but traditionally done by command line (install cd, livecd, netboot, and from distributions).
4. ^ Ncurses-based first stage and then KDE-based second stage installation GUI.

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External links

• Comparison of Linux Distibutions - A detailed comparison complete with statistics on market share.
• DistroWatch - Compares all significant Linux distributions in detail, and was a source for some information shown here.
• LWN.net Linux Distribution List - A comprehensive list of hundreds of distributions, including historical ones.
• Linux Distribution Guide from LinuxLinks.com
• ReviewLinux.Com - A Web Site with Linux Reviews as well as Latest Linux News..