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	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: List of Linux distributions
		General-purpose distributions are organized into sections by the major distribution they are based on, or the package management system (generally, installation format and updating system) they are based around (and thus are, to varying degrees, more compatible and similar).
		Linux strictly refers to the Linux kernel, but is commonly used to describe the entire free Unix-like operating system, also known as GNU/Linux, that is formed by combining the Linux kernel with the GNU libraries and tools.
		The history of Linux is heavily tied to that of GNU project, a prominent free-software project led by Richard Stallman.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/List-of-Linux-distributions (952 words)

	Linux distribution - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Before the first Linux distributions, a would-be Linux user was required to be something of a Unix expert, not only knowing what libraries and executables were needed to successfully get the system to boot and run, but also important details concerning configuration and placement of files in the system.
		Distributions are normally segmented into packages, each package holding a specific application or service; examples of packages include a library for handling the PNG image format, a collection of fonts, or a web browser.
		Among their proposed standards are the Linux Standard Base, which defines a common ABI and packaging system for Linux, and the Filesystem Hierarchy Standard which recommends a standard filenaming chart, notably the basic directory names found on the root of the tree of any Linux filesystem.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Linux_distribution (2042 words)

	Comparison of Linux distributions - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Ways to explore different Linux distributions are discussed in Linux distribution.
		The many available Linux distributions differ for a range of reasons including technical, organizational, and philosophical.
		DistroWatch.com - Compares all significant Linux distributions in detail, and was a source for some information shown here.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Comparison_of_Linux_distributions (332 words)

	Compare Linux Distributions: SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 Comparison
		Linux is growing in popularity for data center applications as IT officials recognize its low TCO and high performance and stability.
		In side-by-side comparisons with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux Enterprise is the clear choice when it comes to savings, interoperability and technical support (a recent study shows Novell is the leader in Linux-based technical support).
		Linux is growing in popularity for data center applications as IT officials recognize its low total cost of ownership (TCO), high degree of reliability and security, and high performance.
	www.novell.com /linux/compare.html?tab=1 (1810 words)

	SUSE Linux - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The SUSE Linux distribution was originally a German translation of Slackware Linux.
		In mid-1992, Softlanding Linux System (SLS) was founded by Peter MacDonald, and was the first comprehensive distribution to contain elements such as X and TCP/IP.
		This change in philosophy led to the release of the SUSE Linux 10.0 release on October 6, 2005 in "OSS" (completely open source), "eval" (has both open source and proprietary applications and is actually a fully-featured version) and retail boxed-set editions.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/SUSE_Linux (1252 words)

	Comparison of Linux Distributions - The Linux Distribution Game
		As a result of this, the distribution is possibly the most stable and reliable, albeit not the most up-to-date, suitable for deployment on servers.
		Experienced Linux administrators find that the distribution is less buggy as it uses most packages in their pristine forms and without too many in-house enhancement which have a potential to introduce new bugs.
		Linux From Scratch www.linuxfromscratch.org is a project of exceptional value for those who seek a more intimate knowledge of Linux.
	www.free-soft.org /FSM/english/issue01/ladislav.html (3170 words)

	Linux vs Windows (a comparison)
		You can purchase assorted distributions of Linux in a box with a CD and manuals and technical support for around $40 to $80 (some distributions may be less, others may be more).
		Linux can also be shut down from a command prompt using the shutdown command which can either shut the system down immediately or be told to shut it down at some time in the future.
		Linux on a ThinkPad which models are certified for which Linux distributions.
	www.michaelhorowitz.com /Linux.vs.Windows.html (10439 words)

	Comparison of Linux distributions - Biocrawler (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The following tables compare general and technical information for a number of distributions of the Linux operating system.
		To compare Linux distributions with other operating systems, please see comparison of operating systems.
		DistroWatch.com (http://distrowatch.com/) - Compares all significant Linux distributions in detail, and was a source for some information shown here.
	www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Comparison_of_Linux_distributions (348 words)

	DistroWatch.com: Put the fun back into computing. Use Linux, BSD.
		Once you install a few Linux distributions, you will soon get to understand the basic process, which is rather similar in most mainstream distributions.
		Of all the Linux distributions currently tracked by DistroWatch, only three are source-based (the other two being Linux From Scratch and Gentoo Linux).
		Installing a Linux distribution is a lot less troublesome than it used to be and most mainstream ones will get you up and running in less than an hour.
	www.distrowatch.com /review-sorcerer.php (4241 words)

	Comparison of Linux Distributions - Debian Planet (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		While it is true that the Debian distribution seems to be treated harshly in the table, the phenomenal success of the more up-to-date distributions, such as Mandrake, Red Hat and SuSE seem to indicate that many users quite happily trade in the stability of the distribution for the latest packages.
		Linux is developing at such a rapid pace and, while there certainly is a need for a super stable and well-tested distribution, there is also a natural human desire to try all the new stuff as soon as it is available.
		Stable is a distribution (and it lives up to it's name) but an often overlooked trick to Debian is that you can selectively pull in unstable packages to the stable distribution.
	www.debianplanet.org /node.php?id=257 (1683 words)

	Results from the 2006 Desktop Linux Survey
		While this Linux has had its problems lately, such as the update fiasco on August 21st and 22nd, users continue to download, install, and love it.
		Kubuntu, with its KDE desktop, and the educational Edubuntu distributions have their fans, but Ubuntu is what a plurality of Linux desktop users appear to be running today.
		I have no doubt, based on all the Linux desktops I've seen in use at tradeshows, homes, and offices, that while Ubuntu is number one, SLED and openSUSE are clearly the real number two in the number of users, with Linspire in third place.
	www.desktoplinux.com /articles/AT5816278551.html (1277 words)

	Linux Distributions Directory: RedHat, Knoppix, Suse, Debian (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		This is a little package that helps you to build a Linux distribution on a single floppy disk to use as you want (net client, rescue disk...).
		It is intended to be a fairly complete Linux installation for use as a testing tool capable of booting on any x86 computer with a USB port and a bootable floppy drive.
		[Comparison of Linux Distributions] - is an attempt to provide a basic feature list and a package comparison table of the major, some minor and regional Linux distributions.
	www.linuxbasis.com /distributions.html (8854 words)

	Comparison of Linux distributions information - Search.com
		For instance, some distributions have sophisticated install programs that are able to create a partition or resize existing ones, automatically detect hardware and install appropriate device drivers, and provide a graphical user interface during installation to configure network settings, package selection, and user accounts which makes the process of installation fairly easy.
		In order to select a distribution that is most appropriate for a particular user, the user must first clearly state his intended uses of the system, the hardware on which the distribution will be installed, the extent of support required and as far as possible, the applications that will be used.
		Linux Distribution Chooser attempts to guide a user to a suitable choice of a distribution by asking several questions and offering suggestions based on the answers.
	www.search.com /reference/Comparison_of_Linux_distributions (1076 words)

	LWN - Distributions
		As Linux systems are typically used for a specific function - for example web serving, mail serving, graphics or as development systems - then the big events in the calendar are releases of Apache, the webserver and its allied caching or clustering add-ins, or Sendmail, or XFree86, or Perl and Python, respectively.
		A micro how-to for "upgrading" a Corel distribution to a full Debian installation was also announced.
		Trinux combines Slackware Linux 7.1 with an impressive collection of precompiled open source security tools to bring you a powerful network security workstation which runs entirely in memory.
	www.lwn.net /2000/0810/dists.php3 (1011 words)

	LWN - Distributions
		Redmond Linux, Corp. is taking a firm stand on the issue of pay-per-download and per-seat licensing - they are against it.
		The OpenWall Linux Distribution (Owl) has a new stable branch, which is intended to be production-ready, even if it's not yet up to a 1.0 release.
		I received a copy of the boxed version of the Professional distribution and can state quite categorically that this is the easiest install I've run to date.
	www.lwn.net /2001/0712/dists.php3 (708 words)

	Ubuntu Linux Resources
		Other Linux distributions tend to be cost-free as well, but there exists no subscription or member fee that gives you extra in Ubuntu.
		For those who like a Linux distribution with a lot of stability and infrequent upgrades, Debian may be a better choice than Ubuntu.
		Ubuntu may be that, but there are other Linux distributions out there, and you may be better off with a non-Linux operating system (a Windows or Mac operating system, for example).
	www.psychocats.net /ubuntu (755 words)

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		Please note that the Web2c distribution is a bare-bones distribution in source form, and building a complete installation from it is a non-trivial matter.
		The principal example of such a distribution is TeX Live (`http://www.tug.org/texlive/'), which is based on the Web2c sources.
		Although Web2c has support in the source code for many operating systems, and in fact some of the other distributions are based on it, it's unlikely to work as distributed on anything but Unix.
	www.tug.org /svn/texlive/trunk/Build/source/texk/kpathsea/unixtex.ftp?revision=1485&pathrev=1629 (753 words)

	linux distributions: a comparison
		you can run it well without learning much about linux, which can be a pro or a con, depending on how you look at it.
		i don't think the install kernel detects as many different hardware devices as some of the other distributions (this was for debian 1.3.5).
		considered one of the most solid distributions of linux.
	www.angband.org /~joseph/linux/oldindex.html (846 words)

	Real-time Linux Software Quick Reference Guide
		The Linux thread is made completely preemptible so that realtime threads and interrupt handlers are never delayed by non-real-time operations.
		Also included are some benchmarks and a comparison of a desktop/server Linux kernel to modified kernels.
		Using Linux in Embedded and Real-time Systems -- this whitepaper explores the requirements of a wide range of embedded systems -- from factory automation to handheld internet appliances -- and points the way to Linux based solutions.
	linuxdevices.com /articles/AT8073314981.html (2357 words)

	Linux Online - Which Distribution is Best?
		There are many different Linux distributions, or versions.
		Some distributions are available for download at no charge while others are available at affordable prices on CD-ROM from Linux retailers worldwide.
		Each distribution has its own purpose, and a number of factors should go into deciding which distribution is best for each user.
	www.linux.org /docs/beginner/distributions.html (163 words)

	Linux.com Article DB: Comparison of Linux Distributions - 1/1
		I've had problems after installation with upgrading kernels because they patch their kernels for a graphic boot sequence, so I would say it is definitely not for the usual hackers that want to be able to install/upgrade things easily from source.
		Widely regarded as among the most stable of the distributions, it can be a little difficult to install initially, with the user being required to answer many more questions than with any other distro.
		Unlike the other linux distro's that use Sys V init scripts, Slackware is one of the only Linux distro's that defaults to using BSD style init scripts for those users who like to get down and dirty with their os.
	linux.omnipotent.net /article.php?article_id=6837 (879 words)

	Comparison of Linux distributions - Definition, explanation
		DistroWatch.com - Compares all significant Linux distributions in detail, and was a source for some information shown here.
		Comparison of different boxed copies and the download, discussion of packages, support options, installation and configuration.
		A comparison and critique of Gentoo and FreeBSD.
	www.calsky.com /lexikon/en/txt/c/co/comparison_of_linux_distributions.php (522 words)

	Comparison: Linux distributions
		The differences between various Linux distros, Solaris, the *BSD's, and assorted Unices are discussed in this article.
		A lot of people have heard of GNU/Linux (more commonly referred to as just "Linux") and are having trouble finding out what the differences are between different versions -- or distributions -- that are available.
		Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds
	librenix.com /?inode=8094 (84 words)

	Comparison of Linux Distributions - Vine Linux (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Vine Linux is a supreme Linux distribution with integrated Japanese environment for your desktop PCs and notebooks.
		Project Vine is an organization to release a Linux distribution with Japanese environment.
		Project Vine was founded by six members of PJE (Project JE) in 1998 and has developed Vine Linux with new members and many volunteers in Japan.
	www.ziobudda.net /distribuzioni/vine.php (155 words)

	A Taxonomy of Linux Distributions
		A Linux "Distribution" represents a somewhat integrated installation package that typically provides such components as:
		Since Linux can run (even just in the IA-32 "world") on a wide variety of hardware of varied configuration, there are a number of ways to install it.
		There are a whole lot of distributions, including a lot of variations/relations to one another.
	cbbrowne.com /info/linuxdistributions.html (387 words)

	John Coombes Linux links Home Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		If you know of any other sites that can be added to this list, please feel free to email me with the relevant Internet URL address.
		Linux Hut is a Brisbane based GNU/Linux distribution centre
		Best to download Linux using a proper FTP client (not a browser) these links are here to help you find out where to go.
	www.users.bigpond.com /johncoom/linuxlinks.html (1817 words)

	DistroWatch.com: Put the fun back into computing. Use Linux, BSD.
		Tobias Gerschner has announced the second release candidate for Yoper Linux 3.0, an independent, desktop-oriented distribution optimised for i686 processors: "The Yoper team is proud to announce the second release candidate of Yoper Linux, codename 'Ilmenite MKII'.
		Rene Rebe has announced the availability of a release candidate for T2 SDE 7.0, a distribution build kit designed for building custom Linux distributions from source code: "We are pleased to announce the release candidate T2 SDE 7.0-rc, named 'Water Falls'.
		Nathan Fisher has announced the release of Grafpup Linux 2.00, a Puppy Linux-based distribution with a comprehensive collection of software for graphic designers and other imaging professionals: "Grafpup 2.00 (final) is officially on the mirrors.
	www.distrowatch.com (1545 words)

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