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| Debian |
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Debian GNU/Linux is a free distribution of the Linux
based operating
system. It is maintained and updated through the work of many users who
volunteer their time and effort. Along with its large selection of
prepackaged software is contains advanced package management tools that
allow for easy installation and maintenance on individual systems and
workstation clusters. Extensive pre-release testing is done to ensure
the highest degree of reliability possible, and a publicly accessible
bug tracking system provides an easy way to monitor customer feedback. |
| Fedora |
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Fedora is a set of projects, sponsored by Red Hat and
guided by the
Fedora Project Board. These projects are developed by a large community
of people who strive to provide and maintain the very best in free,
open source software and standards. Fedora Core, the central Fedora
project, is an operating system and platform, based on Linux, that is
always free for anyone to use, modify, and distribute, now and forever. |
| Gentoo |
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Gentoo Linux is a versatile and fast, completely free
Linux distribution for x86, PowerPC, Sparc and Sparc64 that's geared
towards Linux power users. Unlike other distros, Gentoo Linux has an
advanced package management system called Portage. Portage is a true
ports system in the tradition of BSD ports, but is Python-based and
sports a number of advanced features including dependencies,
fine-grained package management, "fake" (OpenBSD-style) installs, path
sandboxing, safe unmerging, system profiles, virtual packages, config
file management, and more. |
| Mandriva |
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Mandriva, formerly known as Mandrakesoft, is the
publisher of the popular Mandriva Linux operating system, one of the
most full-featured and easy to use Linux systems. The company offers
its enterprise, government, and educational customers a complete range
of GNU/Linux and Open Source software and related services. Mandriva
products are available in more than 120 countries. |
| Redhat |
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Red Hat has a family of Red Hat Enterprise Linux
subscriptions that address server and client operating environments.
The Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS and Red Hat Enterprise Linux ES
variants are for high-end and entry-level servers. The Red Hat
Enterprise Linux WS variant is for technical workstations. Red Hat
Desktop is the newest Red Hat Enterprise Linux family member and is
designed for the general purpose desktop user. |
| Slackware |
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Since its first release in April of 1993, the Slackware
Linux Project has aimed at producing the most "UNIX-like" Linux
distribution out there. Slackware complies with the published Linux
standards, such as the Linux File System Standard. The project has
always considered simplicity and stability paramount, and as a result
Slackware has become one of the most popular, stable, and friendly
distributions available. |
| SuSe |
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Whether you're new to Linux or you use it daily, SUSE
Linux 10.1 delivers the features you need most for home computing and
networking. SUSE Linux also includes more than 1,000 of the world's
leading open source applications. From established solutions like
Firefox and OpenOffice.org to emerging technologies like Beagle and
Xen, these applications are a real value. You simply open the box, run
the installation program and start using Linux for everything you do.
Choose the default set of applications to get a great desktop or
customize your entire computing environment. It's truly that easy. |
| Ubuntu |
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Ubuntu is a free, open source operating system that
starts with the breadth of Debian and adds regular releases (every six
months), a clear focus on the user and usability (it should "Just
Work", TM) and a commitment to security updates with 18 months of
support for every release. Ubuntu ships with the latest Gnome release
as well as a selection of server and desktop software that makes for a
comfortable desktop experience off a single installation CD. |
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