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Different Distro of Linux

This document discusses several popular Linux distributions including Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Debian, Fedora, Red Hat Enterprise, CentOS, and OpenSUSE. It summarizes the key features of each distro such as intended uses, desktop environments, software updates, and communities. While there are over 600 Linux distributions, this focuses on the most widely used ones. The conclusion states that each distro has a different goal and focus, and users should choose a distribution based on their intended goals.

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Different Distro of Linux

This document discusses several popular Linux distributions including Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Debian, Fedora, Red Hat Enterprise, CentOS, and OpenSUSE. It summarizes the key features of each distro such as intended uses, desktop environments, software updates, and communities. While there are over 600 Linux distributions, this focuses on the most widely used ones. The conclusion states that each distro has a different goal and focus, and users should choose a distribution based on their intended goals.

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Different Distribution of

Linux
Salil Yadav
Yug Sharma
Madhav Vishnoi
Linux Distributions(distro)

• A linux Distribtion(Distro) bundles :


• The OS kernel (linux)
• Tools and applications
• Software package manager
• Initialization & configuration scripts
• Commercial support
• There are many distro (600+), but only a few that really matters.
Distribution Why To Use
UBuntu It works like Mac OS and easy to use.
Linux mint It works like windows and should be use by new comers.
Debian It provides stability but not recommended to a new user.

Fedora If you want to use red hat and latest software.


Red hat enterprise To be used commercially.
CentOS If you want to use red hat but without its trademark.
OpenSUSE It works same as Fedora but slightly older and more
stable.
Arch Linux It is not for the beginners because every package has to
be installed by yourself.
Features
• First Launch October 2004. 
• GNOME2 Desktop
• Supports Intel x86 and AMD 64 archs
• Supports a whole world of apps.
UBUNTU • Supports Office Suite ie Libre Office
• Updates every 6
• month ie. April and October
• Big Community
• GUI Mostly similar to Windows
• User Friendly , Good For Beginners
•Features:
• From 1993
• Known for it's Stability
• Used for Cloud Purposes
• Debian Testing, Unstable, or Experimental offer
the option of using latest software
DEBIAN • Supports many Archs
• Largest Community
• Close to Source
• Not recommended for begginers
•Features:
• 2nd Most commonly used distro after Ubuntu
• Very attractive user interface
Fedora • Offers many Archs
• Has a very powerful firewall
• Actively developed
• Enhances Internet speed
Features:
• Based on Ubuntu
• Modern Elegant and
Comfortable
• Includes integrated and
Mint Preinstalled application suite
• Congifurable and well as
powerful design
• LTS release with support of 5
years
• User Feedback is important
Conclusion

• Of course, that’s just a handful of the available Linux distributions


out there and is by no means an exhaustive list.
• There are over 600 Linux distros and about 500 in active
development. However, we felt the need to focus on some of the
widely used distros some of which have inspired other Linux flavors.
• Each Linux distribution has a different goal and a slightly different
focus.
• Your choice of distribution will be driven by the goal you are truing
to accomplish.

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