Linux Coming from the person who first made her name Linux Operating System Linus Torvaldo.
Linux Distro is the name that goes to a computer operating system that has a type of Unix. And
also one of the linux OS that is free or can be referred to in the
Modified, used alone or in self Distribute freely by anyone.
Besides Linux also has many types - type. These kind of - kind of Linux distributions:1. Xandros. Xandros Linux is a Linux distribution based on KDE systems. It looks very similar to Microsoft Windows, so if the operation is very easy and convenientThe surplus:
- Easy to install
- Easy to share files and folders with Windows computers
- Fair rushed (Atlon XP 1.7 RAM 256)
- Look cool and okay
- The menu is easy (KDE-based)
Shortage :
- Not entirely free
2. Linux
distributions. (Short for Linux distributions) is a term for computer
operating systems and applications, a family of Unix that uses the Linux
kernel. Linux distributions can be a free software and can also be commercial software.3. Red Hat Linux. Red Hat is a distro that is quite popular among Linux developers and companies.
4. Linare. Linare has a special Linux distribution and desktop CPU package already installed Linare. Linare is seldom heard and is a newcomer. Linare also a commercial product.
4. Linare. Linare has a special Linux distribution and desktop CPU package already installed Linare. Linare is seldom heard and is a newcomer. Linare also a commercial product.
5. Open SUSE. SUSE formerly known as SUSE Linux and SuSE Linux Professional is one of the company's Linux distro Novell, or rather of its subsidiaries Suse Linux GmbH (Software und System Entwicklungsgesellschaft mbH, Nürnberg which means the development of software and systems).
6. Ubuntu. Ubuntu is a Linux distribution based on Debian. Project Ubuntu is sponsored by Canonical Ltd (a company owned by Mark Shuttleworth). Ubuntu name is taken from the name of a concept of ideology in South Africa. "Ubuntu" is derived from the ancient African language, meaning "taste perikemanusian against fellow human beings".
7. CentOS. CentOS is a free operating system based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).CentOS stands for Community Enterprise Operating System (OS artificial Corporate Community / Community).
8. Debian. Debian is a Linux based operating system kernel. Debian is a 'kernel independent', ie developed pure Debian operating system without relying on existing operating systems.
9. Fedora. Fedora (previously called Fedora Core, sometimes also called Fedora Linux) is a Linux distribution based on RPM and yum, developed by Fedora Project is supported by a community of programmers and sponsored by Red Hat. Fedora name comes from a character fedora used in Red Hat logo.
10. Knoppix. Knoppix is a Linux live-cd distro that can be run from CD-ROM without any installation on your hard disk. This distribution is based on Debian Linux and created by Klaus Knopper.
11. Gentoo. Gentoo Linux is a Linux distribution that uses the Portage package management system. [Compare with: Debian that uses the package. Deb, RedHat / Mandrake using the package. Rpm]. Management package is designed to be modular (easy plus-plus), portable (can be ported to other distributions), easy to set up, flexible, and optimized for each user's computer.
12. Slackware. Slackware is an operating system created by Patrick Volkerding of Slackware Linux, Inc.. Slackware is one of the initial distributions, and is the oldest that is still manageable.Slackware main goal is stability and ease of design, as well as a Linux distribution that most closely resembles Unix
13. Mandriva Linux. Mandriva Linux (formerly known as Mandrakelinux or Mandrake Linux) is an operating system created by Mandriva (formerly known as Mandrakesoft). Mandriva Linux uses the RPM Package Manager.
14. Freespire. Freespire is a free version of the distro Linspire (aka Lindows), then the problem may be due name, changed to Linspire.
15. Linux Mint. Linux Mint is a Linux-based operating system for the PC. The essence of LinuxMint is Ubuntu, so that applications can run on Ubuntu, can also run on LinuxMint.
16. PCLinuxOS. PCLinuxOS, often abbreviated as PCLOS, is a desktop operating system. This is a free operating system for personal computers aimed at ease of use.
17. Puppy Linux. Puppy Linux is a Live CD Linux distribution which is very small in size and emphasize ease of use. The entire operating system and applications running in RAM, allowing the boot media is removed after the operating system works.
18. Sabayon Linux. Sabayon Linux is a Gentoo derivative. Gentoo is a free operating system based source (Linux or FreeBSD) installation method compilation and optimization for the CPU is concerned, the model of customization all packages or only the required application package
19. Turbo Linux. Turbolinux targeting Linux-based products to market with high-performance workstations and servers primarily for the use of clustering and orientation to the company.Users TurboLinux products and services are companies and individuals in Japan and Asia.
20. Damn Small Linux. Damn Small Linux (DSL) is one distro / mini linux variant. Called mini because DSL package only 50MB large. DSL also allows to be installed on USB 128MB.
21. Kuliax. Kuliax is a LiveCD Linux distribution developed by Kuliax Project for university education. This distribution is based on Debian GNU / Linux and Knoppix, and has been optimized to the use of desktop Linux.
22. Lycoris. Lycoris is a linux distro that has made a linux version WinXP beautiful and resemble, in terms of color, icon, and the easiness that exists. From the screenshot displays on his website you can see that it is a Linux distro Lycoris beautify themselves so clever by using Lycoris you will find working with Windows XP. Even OpenOffice which is bundled with Lycoris has beautiful icons and distinctive Lycoris. Lycoris has different packages and package distro Linux root called Desktop / LX. IRIS has Lycros fasiltias the Internet Rapid Installer for Software for Linux update you with new software. It's just that this distribution is not free and you have to pay a "U.S. dollars".
23. Lindows. Lindows is still less than Lycoris in terms of display beauty but Lindows has more mature and has reached version 4.0. The facilities are attractive from Lindows Click-n-Run the facility to get thousands of Linux software that is configured to Lindows with a single click and the installation process can also add a shortcut on desktop and program list otomatis.Lindows also a commercial product.
So before you choose Linux as the Operating System (OS) should be familiar with the appropriate category for your use and choice. Hopefully this article useful. regards
