Linux Distribution : Linux Distribution By: Abhishek Chib
Linux Distributions : Linux Distributions Linux has a wide variety of distributions, from many languages, categories and platforms.
There are 286 distributions for the English language alone.
Platforms for Intel, AMD, 32 and 64 bit with IBM and all server series architectures.
Live-CD. Runs only off of a CD.
http://www.linux.org/dist/list.html
Most popular Linux Distributions : Most popular Linux Distributions 1st- Ubuntu
A free Linux OS from South Africa
New release every 6 months
Free security updates for the first 18 months
Installs in about 25 minutes
Lots of free software in the Ubuntu Catalogue
Comes with both workstation and server modes right out of the box
Requires: 512 MB RAM, 32 or 64 Bit processor and 2 gigs of HD space
Ubuntu Screen Shot : Ubuntu Screen Shot
Debian : Debian 2nd-Debian
Free Linux OS
Basic Linux Kernel but applications came from the GNU project
Kept updated by volunteers
Contains a large selection of prepackaged software
Extensive testing is done to ensure reliability
Platforms: Intel, PPC, Alpha, Sparc, Mainframe, and m68k
Debian Screen Shot : Debian Screen Shot
OpenSUSE : OpenSUSE 3rd- SUSE
Offers a broad support for many file systems out of the box
Worlds most useable Linux
Multi Processor support
Now a subsidiary of Novell
Very popular
Bugs reports and submissions encouraged
SUSE supported by Novell for a fee
OpenSUSE Screen Shot : OpenSUSE Screen Shot
GenToo : GenToo 4th- GenToo
Free Linux OS
Can be a secure server
Extreme configurability
Uses Python programming to create “use” tags for package installation
Uses portage
Portage: Software distribution system for Gentoo
Allows for customizable installation of software
GenToo Screen Shots : GenToo Screen Shots
Fedora : Fedora 5th- Fedora
Uses the 2.6.18 Linux Kernel
Graphical virtualization manager for the simplicity of creating virtual systems
Better management of cluster volumes
Uses the cool key system out of the box
Cool Key: users plug keys in to gain access to the system (http://directory.fedora.redhat.com/wiki/CoolKey)
Fedora Screen Shot : Fedora Screen Shot
Where/why Linux is used : Where/why Linux is used Many mobile devices use a Linux operating system because of the type of physical constraints that exist with smaller devices.
Linux is also used when there is not a huge budget for licensing from big companies like Microsoft or Apple.
Gaining more respect in education because of budget concerns.
Top ten reasons to use Linux : Top ten reasons to use Linux It's free. Very few things are free, and if they are, there is always some sort of catch. Not with Linux. Linux is completely free. No strings attached.
It's stable. If you run any version of Windows, you know that if you leave your computer on for a few days your computer will become unstable and will eventually crash. This does not happen in Linux. You can leave Linux running for days on end and it wont become unstable.
It allows for more configuration and customization then any other operating system. Because it is open source you can modify every aspect of the operating system. There are also many user created Linux modifications that you can obtain for free online
Top ten reasons to use Linux : Top ten reasons to use Linux It doesn't get viruses or spy ware. Because of the design of Linux viruses can not exploit your computer in the same way that they can exploit a Windows computer. Because of this Linux does not need an antivirus or spy ware removal tools.
It works on old and new computers alike. If your computer is brand new or ten years old, a Linux distribution will work on it. Not only will it work, but it will work well. If you have an old computer with limited resources you could use a light version of Linux that will cut back on eye candy in order to give you the best performance possible.
You support the Open Source community by using Linux. This in turn tells the Open Source programmers that you like the programs they are creating and that they should create more programs like it.
Top ten reasons to use Linux : Top ten reasons to use Linux Many programs are free on Linux. Compilers, office applications, games, and browsers. You can save thousands and thousands of dollars in software by using Linux. And because most of these programs are Open Source they have no strings attached, they are really free.
It is faster then other operating systems because many programs can be custom compiled for your PC. Your compiler will use special tweaks and tricks to optimize programs for your processor architecture. This will result in your programs running faster on your computer.
It has a supportive user base. If you ever have a problem just go to a Linux support forum online and there will be dozens upon dozens people who will help you with any problem you might encounter.
Its logo. Windows has a boring multicolored window, Apple has an apple, Linux has Tux the penguin. Is there even any competition?
Support of Linux : Support of Linux Linux supported is by forums like
http://www.linuxforums.org/forum/
http://www.linuxforum.com/forums/
http://www.linux.org/
Linux is also supported by the companies that distribute them like Novell, Ubuntu, or Debian
http://www.suse.com/
http://www.ubuntulinux.org/
http://www.debian.org/
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