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What are Linux Distributions?

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4.What are Linux Distributions?
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Although there is only one standard version of Linux, there are actually several different distributions.
Different companies and groups have packaged Linux and Linux software in slightly different ways.

 • Red Hat Linux:
Red Hat Linux is currently the most popular Linux distribution.
As a company, Red Hat provides software and services to implement and support professional and commercial Linux systems.
Red Hat freely distributes its version of Linux under the GNU Public License.
Red Hat generates income by providing professional level support, consulting, and training services.
Red Hat originated the RPM package system used on several distributions, which automatically installs and removes software packages.
Red Hat maintains an extensive library of Linux documentation that is freely accessible online.
On its Web site, you can link to its support page, which lists the complete set of Red Hat manuals, all in Web page format for easy viewing with any Web browser.
Red Hat offers several commercial products and services for business and ecommerce solutions.

 • Mandrake:
Mandrake Linux is another popular Linux distribution with many of the same features as Red Hat.
It focuses on providing up-to-date enhancements and an easy-to-use installation and GUI configuration.

 • SuSE:
Originally a German language-based distribution, SuSE has become very popular throughout Europe and is currently one of the fastest growing distributions worldwide.

 • Debian:
Debian Linux is an entirely noncommercial project, maintained by hundreds of volunteer programmers.
Its aim is to enhance Linux with new and improved applications and implementations. 

 • Caldera:
Caldera OpenLinux is designed for corporate commercial use.
Caldera has organized its OpenLinux distribution into several different packages, each geared to different markets.
These include the eDesktop package, which is designed for basic workstation operations, and the eServer package, which is designed for Linux servers.
Caldera also offers a line of commercial and proprietary Linux packages.

 • Slackware:
Slackware is available from numerous Internet sites, and you can order the CD from Walnut Creek Software.
The Slackware distribution takes special care to remain as closely UNIX compliant as possible.

 • TurboLinux:
TurboLinux provides English, Chinese, and Japanese versions of Linux.
It includes several of its own packages, such as TurboPkg, for automatically updating applications.
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