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*Difficulty: Intermediate | *Difficulty: Intermediate | ||
*Desktop: [[#Xfce|Xfce]] | *Desktop: [[#Xfce|Xfce]] | ||
| − | *Package Manager: Pacman | + | *Package Manager: [[#Pacman|Pacman]] |
*Description: Arch Linux keeps it simple by being a lightweight and flexible distribution. It employs [[#BSD|BSD]]-like techniques and is on a rolling release. | *Description: Arch Linux keeps it simple by being a lightweight and flexible distribution. It employs [[#BSD|BSD]]-like techniques and is on a rolling release. | ||
*Screenshot: [http://distrowatch.com/images/slinks/arch.png] | *Screenshot: [http://distrowatch.com/images/slinks/arch.png] | ||
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*Difficulty: Advanced | *Difficulty: Advanced | ||
*Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]] | *Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]] | ||
| − | *Package Manager: RPM | + | *Package Manager: [[#RPM|RPM]] |
*Description: Cent OS is “a free enterprise class computing platform” and is 100% compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux. | *Description: Cent OS is “a free enterprise class computing platform” and is 100% compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux. | ||
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=CentOS%205.3%20Live] | *Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=CentOS%205.3%20Live] | ||
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*Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate | *Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate | ||
*Desktop: [[#Openbox|Openbox]] | *Desktop: [[#Openbox|Openbox]] | ||
| − | *Package Manager: DEB | + | *Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]] |
*Description: Crunchbang is Ubuntu but with the lightweight Openbox desktop and GTK+ applications. It is designed for speed and functionality. | *Description: Crunchbang is Ubuntu but with the lightweight Openbox desktop and GTK+ applications. It is designed for speed and functionality. | ||
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=CrunchBang%208.10.02] | *Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=CrunchBang%208.10.02] | ||
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*Difficulty: Intermediate | *Difficulty: Intermediate | ||
*Desktop: [[#JWM|JWM]] | *Desktop: [[#JWM|JWM]] | ||
| − | *Package Manager: DEB | + | *Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]] |
*Description: Damn Small Linux is an extremely small, lightweight, and powerful distribution. It has everything needed for basic computer function and is excellent on older computers. | *Description: Damn Small Linux is an extremely small, lightweight, and powerful distribution. It has everything needed for basic computer function and is excellent on older computers. | ||
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Damn%20Small%20Linux%204.3] | *Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Damn%20Small%20Linux%204.3] | ||
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*Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate | *Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate | ||
*Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]] | *Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]] | ||
| − | *Package Manager: DEB | + | *Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]] |
*Description: Debian is one of the oldest and most reliable distributions. Many distributions are based on Debian and it has one of the largest software library. | *Description: Debian is one of the oldest and most reliable distributions. Many distributions are based on Debian and it has one of the largest software library. | ||
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Debian%205.0] | *Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Debian%205.0] | ||
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*Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate | *Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate | ||
*Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]] | *Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]] | ||
| − | *Package Manager: DEB | + | *Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]] |
*Description: Debian is one of the oldest and most reliable distributions. Many distributions are based on Debian and it has one of the largest software library. | *Description: Debian is one of the oldest and most reliable distributions. Many distributions are based on Debian and it has one of the largest software library. | ||
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Debian%205.0] | *Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Debian%205.0] | ||
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*Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate | *Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate | ||
*Desktop: [[#Xfce|Xfce]] | *Desktop: [[#Xfce|Xfce]] | ||
| − | *Package Manager: DEB | + | *Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]] |
*Description: Dreamlinux is a Debian based distribution that mimics the look of Mac OS X. | *Description: Dreamlinux is a Debian based distribution that mimics the look of Mac OS X. | ||
*Screenshot: | *Screenshot: | ||
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*Difficulty: Beginner | *Difficulty: Beginner | ||
*Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]] | *Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]] | ||
| − | *Package Manager: DEB | + | *Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]] |
*Description: Easy Peasy is an Ubuntu based distribution designed for netbooks. It has a mixture of open source and proprietary software installed. | *Description: Easy Peasy is an Ubuntu based distribution designed for netbooks. It has a mixture of open source and proprietary software installed. | ||
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Easy%20Peasy%201.1] | *Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Easy%20Peasy%201.1] | ||
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*Difficulty: Beginner | *Difficulty: Beginner | ||
*Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]] | *Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]] | ||
| − | *Package Manager: DEB | + | *Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]] |
*Description: Edubuntu is Ubuntu but with a tightly integrated suite of education programs. | *Description: Edubuntu is Ubuntu but with a tightly integrated suite of education programs. | ||
*Screenshot: [http://www.edubuntu.org/images/tour/desktop.png] | *Screenshot: [http://www.edubuntu.org/images/tour/desktop.png] | ||
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*Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate | *Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate | ||
*Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]] | *Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]] | ||
| − | *Package Manager: RPM (yum) | + | *Package Manager: [[#YUM|RPM (yum)]] |
*Description: Fedora is a general purpose distribution that was created by Red Hat. | *Description: Fedora is a general purpose distribution that was created by Red Hat. | ||
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Fedora%2011] | *Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Fedora%2011] | ||
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*Difficulty: Advanced | *Difficulty: Advanced | ||
*Desktop: [[#Xfce|Xfce]] | *Desktop: [[#Xfce|Xfce]] | ||
| − | *Package Manager: Portage | + | *Package Manager: [[#Portage|Portage]] |
*Description: Gentoo is a versatile distribution, with characteristics from BSD, that is designed for advanced Linux users. It has no pre-compiled software. | *Description: Gentoo is a versatile distribution, with characteristics from BSD, that is designed for advanced Linux users. It has no pre-compiled software. | ||
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Gentoo%202008.0] | *Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Gentoo%202008.0] | ||
*Website: [http://www.gentoo.org/] | *Website: [http://www.gentoo.org/] | ||
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==gNewSense== | ==gNewSense== | ||
*Difficulty: Beginner | *Difficulty: Beginner | ||
*Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]] | *Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]] | ||
| − | *Package Manager: DEB | + | *Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]] |
*Description: gNewSense is a [[#FSF|FSF]] sponsored distribution that is entirely free ([[#Libre|libre]]) and includes [[#GNU|GNU]] programs. | *Description: gNewSense is a [[#FSF|FSF]] sponsored distribution that is entirely free ([[#Libre|libre]]) and includes [[#GNU|GNU]] programs. | ||
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=gNewSense%202.2] | *Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=gNewSense%202.2] | ||
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*Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate | *Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate | ||
*Desktop: [[#LXDE|LXDE]] | *Desktop: [[#LXDE|LXDE]] | ||
| − | *Package Manager: DEB | + | *Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]] |
*Description: Knoppix is a [[#Live CD|Live CD]] distribution that is capable of system rescue, everyday use, and more. | *Description: Knoppix is a [[#Live CD|Live CD]] distribution that is capable of system rescue, everyday use, and more. | ||
*Screenshot: [http://distrowatch.com/images/slinks/knoppix.png] | *Screenshot: [http://distrowatch.com/images/slinks/knoppix.png] | ||
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*Difficulty: Beginner | *Difficulty: Beginner | ||
*Desktop: [[#KDE|KDE]] | *Desktop: [[#KDE|KDE]] | ||
| − | *Package Manager: DEB | + | *Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]] |
*Description: Kubuntu is Ubuntu but with the KDE desktop. It is 100% compatible with Ubuntu. | *Description: Kubuntu is Ubuntu but with the KDE desktop. It is 100% compatible with Ubuntu. | ||
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Kubuntu%208.04%20Hardy%20Heron%20LTS] | *Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Kubuntu%208.04%20Hardy%20Heron%20LTS] | ||
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*Difficulty: Beginner | *Difficulty: Beginner | ||
*Desktop: [[#KDE|KDE]] | *Desktop: [[#KDE|KDE]] | ||
| − | *Package Manager: DEB | + | *Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]] |
*Description: Kubuntu is Ubuntu but with the KDE desktop. It is 100% compatible with Ubuntu. | *Description: Kubuntu is Ubuntu but with the KDE desktop. It is 100% compatible with Ubuntu. | ||
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Kubuntu%209.04] | *Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Kubuntu%209.04] | ||
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*Difficulty: Beginner | *Difficulty: Beginner | ||
*Desktop: [[#KDE|KDE]] | *Desktop: [[#KDE|KDE]] | ||
| − | *Package Manager: DEB | + | *Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]] |
*Description: Kubuntu is Ubuntu but with the KDE desktop. It is 100% compatible with Ubuntu. | *Description: Kubuntu is Ubuntu but with the KDE desktop. It is 100% compatible with Ubuntu. | ||
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Kubuntu%209.04] | *Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Kubuntu%209.04] | ||
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*Difficulty: Beginner | *Difficulty: Beginner | ||
*Desktop: [[#KDE|KDE]] | *Desktop: [[#KDE|KDE]] | ||
| − | *Package Manager: RPM (urpmi) | + | *Package Manager: [[#URPMI|RPM (urpmi)]] |
*Description: Mandriva, formerly known as Mandrake, is a well established distribution that is suitable for general purpose use. | *Description: Mandriva, formerly known as Mandrake, is a well established distribution that is suitable for general purpose use. | ||
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Mandriva%202009.1%20Beta] | *Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Mandriva%202009.1%20Beta] | ||
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*Difficulty: Beginner | *Difficulty: Beginner | ||
*Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]] | *Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]] | ||
| − | *Package Manager: DEB | + | *Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]] |
*Description: Mint is an Ubuntu based distribution that provides extras, proprietary and open source alike, to create a better “out-of-the-box” feel. It is 100% compatible with Ubuntu. | *Description: Mint is an Ubuntu based distribution that provides extras, proprietary and open source alike, to create a better “out-of-the-box” feel. It is 100% compatible with Ubuntu. | ||
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Linux%20Mint%207] | *Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Linux%20Mint%207] | ||
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*Difficulty: Intermediate/Advanced | *Difficulty: Intermediate/Advanced | ||
*Desktop: [[#Xfce|Xfce]] | *Desktop: [[#Xfce|Xfce]] | ||
| − | *Package Manager: DEB | + | *Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]] |
*Description: Mythbuntu is Ubuntu but with added support for [[#MythTV|MythTV]]. | *Description: Mythbuntu is Ubuntu but with added support for [[#MythTV|MythTV]]. | ||
*Screenshot: [http://linux.softpedia.com/screenshots/MythBuntu-Jaunty-Jackalope_3.jpg] | *Screenshot: [http://linux.softpedia.com/screenshots/MythBuntu-Jaunty-Jackalope_3.jpg] | ||
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*Difficulty: Beginner | *Difficulty: Beginner | ||
*Desktop: [[#KDE|KDE]] | *Desktop: [[#KDE|KDE]] | ||
| − | *Package Manager: RPM | + | *Package Manager: [[#RPM|RPM]] |
*Description: OpenSUSE is a Novell sponsored distribution that aims to make itself the easiest to use and most popular distribution. | *Description: OpenSUSE is a Novell sponsored distribution that aims to make itself the easiest to use and most popular distribution. | ||
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=openSUSE%2011.1] | *Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=openSUSE%2011.1] | ||
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*Difficulty: Beginner | *Difficulty: Beginner | ||
*Desktop: [[#KDE|KDE]] | *Desktop: [[#KDE|KDE]] | ||
| − | *Package Manager: RPM (APT) | + | *Package Manager: [[#APT|RPM (APT)]] |
*Description: PCLinuxOS is a distribution designed for ease of use for homes and small businesses. | *Description: PCLinuxOS is a distribution designed for ease of use for homes and small businesses. | ||
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=PCLinuxOS%202009%20Beta%203] | *Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=PCLinuxOS%202009%20Beta%203] | ||
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*Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate | *Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate | ||
*Desktop: [[#JWM|JWM]] | *Desktop: [[#JWM|JWM]] | ||
| − | *Package Manager: PET | + | *Package Manager: [[#PET|PET]] |
*Description: Puppy Linux is a lightweight yet full featured distribution that can load the entire operating system into a computer's RAM. | *Description: Puppy Linux is a lightweight yet full featured distribution that can load the entire operating system into a computer's RAM. | ||
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Puppy%204.1] | *Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Puppy%204.1] | ||
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*Difficulty: Advanced | *Difficulty: Advanced | ||
*Desktop: [[#KDE|KDE]] | *Desktop: [[#KDE|KDE]] | ||
| − | *Package Manager: | + | *Package Manager: [[#Entropy|Entropy]] |
*Description: Sabayon is a Gentoo based distribution that offers pre-compiled software. | *Description: Sabayon is a Gentoo based distribution that offers pre-compiled software. | ||
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Sabayon%204] | *Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Sabayon%204] | ||
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*Difficulty: Advanced | *Difficulty: Advanced | ||
*Desktop: [[#KDE|KDE]] | *Desktop: [[#KDE|KDE]] | ||
| − | *Package Manager: TGZ | + | *Package Manager: [[#TGZ|TGZ]] |
*Description: Slackware is one of the oldest and most reliable distributions. It can serve nearly any operating system need. | *Description: Slackware is one of the oldest and most reliable distributions. It can serve nearly any operating system need. | ||
*Screenshot: [http://distrowatch.com/images/slinks/slackware.png] | *Screenshot: [http://distrowatch.com/images/slinks/slackware.png] | ||
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*Difficulty: Beginner | *Difficulty: Beginner | ||
*Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]] | *Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]] | ||
| − | *Package Manager: DEB | + | *Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]] |
*Description: Ubuntu is the most popular distribution. It is easy to use yet extremely versatile. | *Description: Ubuntu is the most popular distribution. It is easy to use yet extremely versatile. | ||
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Ubuntu%208.04.2%20Hardy%20Heron%20LTS] | *Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Ubuntu%208.04.2%20Hardy%20Heron%20LTS] | ||
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*Difficulty: Beginner | *Difficulty: Beginner | ||
*Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]] | *Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]] | ||
| − | *Package Manager: DEB | + | *Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]] |
*Description: Ubuntu is the most popular distribution. It is easy to use yet extremely versatile. | *Description: Ubuntu is the most popular distribution. It is easy to use yet extremely versatile. | ||
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Ubuntu%208.04.2%20Hardy%20Heron%20LTS] | *Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Ubuntu%208.04.2%20Hardy%20Heron%20LTS] | ||
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*Difficulty: Beginner | *Difficulty: Beginner | ||
*Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]] | *Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]] | ||
| − | *Package Manager: DEB | + | *Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]] |
*Description: Ubuntu is the most popular distribution. It is easy to use yet extremely versatile. | *Description: Ubuntu is the most popular distribution. It is easy to use yet extremely versatile. | ||
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Ubuntu%209.04] | *Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Ubuntu%209.04] | ||
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*Difficulty: Beginner | *Difficulty: Beginner | ||
*Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]] | *Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]] | ||
| − | *Package Manager: DEB | + | *Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]] |
*Description: Ubuntu is the most popular distribution. It is easy to use yet extremely versatile. | *Description: Ubuntu is the most popular distribution. It is easy to use yet extremely versatile. | ||
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Ubuntu%209.04] | *Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Ubuntu%209.04] | ||
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*Difficulty: Beginner | *Difficulty: Beginner | ||
*Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]] | *Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]] | ||
| − | *Package Manager: DEB | + | *Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]] |
*Description: Ubuntu is the most popular distribution. It is easy to use yet extremely versatile. | *Description: Ubuntu is the most popular distribution. It is easy to use yet extremely versatile. | ||
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Ubuntu%209.04] | *Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Ubuntu%209.04] | ||
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*Difficulty: Beginner | *Difficulty: Beginner | ||
*Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]] | *Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]] | ||
| − | *Package Manager: DEB | + | *Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]] |
*Description: Ubuntu Studio is Ubuntu but integrated programs for multimedia creation. | *Description: Ubuntu Studio is Ubuntu but integrated programs for multimedia creation. | ||
*Screenshot: [http://ubuntustudio.org/files/US1.png] | *Screenshot: [http://ubuntustudio.org/files/US1.png] | ||
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*Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate | *Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate | ||
*Desktop: [[#Xfce|Xfce]] | *Desktop: [[#Xfce|Xfce]] | ||
| − | *Package Manager: TLZ | + | *Package Manager: [[#TLZ|TLZ]] |
*Description: Vector Linux is a lightweight distribution that can be customized to meet nearly anyone's needs. | *Description: Vector Linux is a lightweight distribution that can be customized to meet nearly anyone's needs. | ||
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=VectorLinux%206.0] | *Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=VectorLinux%206.0] | ||
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*Difficulty: Beginner | *Difficulty: Beginner | ||
*Desktop: [[#Xfce|Xfce]] | *Desktop: [[#Xfce|Xfce]] | ||
| − | *Package Manager: DEB | + | *Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]] |
*Description: Xubuntu is Ubuntu but with the Xfce desktop. It is 100% compatible with Ubuntu. | *Description: Xubuntu is Ubuntu but with the Xfce desktop. It is 100% compatible with Ubuntu. | ||
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Xubuntu%208.04%20Hardy%20Heron%20LTS] | *Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Xubuntu%208.04%20Hardy%20Heron%20LTS] | ||
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*Difficulty: Beginner | *Difficulty: Beginner | ||
*Desktop: [[#Xfce|Xfce]] | *Desktop: [[#Xfce|Xfce]] | ||
| − | *Package Manager: DEB | + | *Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]] |
*Description: Xubuntu is Ubuntu but with the Xfce desktop. It is 100% compatible with Ubuntu. | *Description: Xubuntu is Ubuntu but with the Xfce desktop. It is 100% compatible with Ubuntu. | ||
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Xubuntu%209.04] | *Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Xubuntu%209.04] | ||
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*Difficulty: Intermediate | *Difficulty: Intermediate | ||
*Desktop: [[#Xfce|Xfce]] | *Desktop: [[#Xfce|Xfce]] | ||
| − | *Package Manager: TGZ | + | *Package Manager: [[#TGZ|TGZ]] |
*Description: Zenwalk is a Slackware based distribution that is “fast and slim.” It has one program for one purpose. | *Description: Zenwalk is a Slackware based distribution that is “fast and slim.” It has one program for one purpose. | ||
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Zenwalk%20Linux%206.0] | *Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Zenwalk%20Linux%206.0] | ||
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==Package Managers== | ==Package Managers== | ||
*<div id="DEB">'''DEB:''' was originally developed for Debian. It allows for easy installation of software without adding any software repositories. [http://www.debian.org/doc/debian-policy/]</div> | *<div id="DEB">'''DEB:''' was originally developed for Debian. It allows for easy installation of software without adding any software repositories. [http://www.debian.org/doc/debian-policy/]</div> | ||
| − | *Entropy: uses the source code from software in the Portage package manager but compiles the software first to make installation easier. [http://wiki.sabayonlinux.org/index.php?title=En:Entropy] | + | *<div id="Entropy">'''Entropy:''' uses the source code from software in the Portage package manager but compiles the software first to make installation easier. [http://wiki.sabayonlinux.org/index.php?title=En:Entropy]</div> |
| − | *Pacman: is designed for advanced users with large deployments. It is controlled through the command line or through a graphical user interface. [http://www.archlinux.org/pacman/] | + | *<div id="Pacman">'''Pacman:''' is designed for advanced users with large deployments. It is controlled through the command line or through a graphical user interface. [http://www.archlinux.org/pacman/]</div> |
| − | *PET:is a small package manager for Puppy Linux. [http://www.puppylinux.com/development/package-management.htm] | + | *<div id="PET">'''PET:''' is a small package manager for Puppy Linux. [http://www.puppylinux.com/development/package-management.htm]</div> |
| − | *RPM: was originally developed by Red Hat. It is the file format for [[#LSB|LSB]]. [http://rpm.org/] | + | *<div id="RPM">'''RPM:''' was originally developed by Red Hat. It is the file format for [[#LSB|LSB]]. [http://rpm.org/]</div> |
| − | **APT: is a front end for DEB and RPM that simplifies software dependency for the user. [http://apt-rpm.org/] | + | **<div id="APT">'''APT:''' is a front end for DEB and RPM that simplifies software dependency for the user. [http://apt-rpm.org/]</div> |
| − | **URPMI: is a tool developed for Mandriva to simplify software installation, removal, updating, and locating. [http://wiki.mandriva.com/en/Urpmi] | + | **<div id="URPMI">'''URPMI:''' is a tool developed for Mandriva to simplify software installation, removal, updating, and locating. [http://wiki.mandriva.com/en/Urpmi]</div> |
| − | **YUM: is a command line tool for updating software. [http://yum.baseurl.org/] | + | **<div id="YUM">'''YUM:''' is a command line tool for updating software. [http://yum.baseurl.org/]</div> |
| − | *Portage: is a [[#BSD|BSD]] style package manager that offers wide support but the software must be compiled from the source code. [http://www.gentoo.org/doc/en/handbook/handbook-x86.xml?part=2&chap=3] | + | *<div id="Portage">'''Portage:''' is a [[#BSD|BSD]] style package manager that offers wide support but the software must be compiled from the source code. [http://www.gentoo.org/doc/en/handbook/handbook-x86.xml?part=2&chap=3]</div> |
| − | *TAR: is a type of file format used for [[#Unix|Unix]], Linux, BSD, and other Unix-like operating systems that often contains the source code for software. [http://www.mkssoftware.com/docs/man4/tar.4.asp] | + | *<div id="TAR">'''TAR:''' is a type of file format used for [[#Unix|Unix]], Linux, BSD, and other Unix-like operating systems that often contains the source code for software. [http://www.mkssoftware.com/docs/man4/tar.4.asp]</div> |
| − | **TGZ: stands for gzip. It is a type of compression. [http://www.gzip.org/] | + | **<div id="TGZ">'''TGZ:''' stands for gzip. It is a type of compression. [http://www.gzip.org/]</div> |
| − | **TLZ: stands for LZMA. It is a type of compression. [http://www.7-zip.org/] | + | **<div id="TLZ">'''TLZ:''' stands for LZMA. It is a type of compression. [http://www.7-zip.org/]</div> |
==Miscellaneous== | ==Miscellaneous== | ||
Revision as of 12:03, 17 September 2009
Flavors
Arch
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Desktop: Xfce
- Package Manager: Pacman
- Description: Arch Linux keeps it simple by being a lightweight and flexible distribution. It employs BSD-like techniques and is on a rolling release.
- Screenshot: [1]
- Website: [2]
![[1]](http://distrowatch.com/images/slinks/arch.png){kind=link}
CentOS
- Difficulty: Advanced
- Desktop: Gnome
- Package Manager: RPM
- Description: Cent OS is “a free enterprise class computing platform” and is 100% compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
- Screenshot: [3]
- Website: [4]
Crunchbang
- Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate
- Desktop: Openbox
- Package Manager: DEB
- Description: Crunchbang is Ubuntu but with the lightweight Openbox desktop and GTK+ applications. It is designed for speed and functionality.
- Screenshot: [5]
- Website: [6]
Damn Small
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Desktop: JWM
- Package Manager: DEB
- Description: Damn Small Linux is an extremely small, lightweight, and powerful distribution. It has everything needed for basic computer function and is excellent on older computers.
- Screenshot: [7]
- Website: [8]
Debian
- Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate
- Desktop: Gnome
- Package Manager: DEB
- Description: Debian is one of the oldest and most reliable distributions. Many distributions are based on Debian and it has one of the largest software library.
- Screenshot: [9]
- Website: [10]
Debian PPC
- Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate
- Desktop: Gnome
- Package Manager: DEB
- Description: Debian is one of the oldest and most reliable distributions. Many distributions are based on Debian and it has one of the largest software library.
- Screenshot: [11]
- Website: [12]
Dreamlinux
- Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate
- Desktop: Xfce
- Package Manager: DEB
- Description: Dreamlinux is a Debian based distribution that mimics the look of Mac OS X.
- Screenshot:
- Website: [13]
Easy Peasy
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Desktop: Gnome
- Package Manager: DEB
- Description: Easy Peasy is an Ubuntu based distribution designed for netbooks. It has a mixture of open source and proprietary software installed.
- Screenshot: [14]
- Website: [15]
Edubuntu
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Desktop: Gnome
- Package Manager: DEB
- Description: Edubuntu is Ubuntu but with a tightly integrated suite of education programs.
- Screenshot: [16]
- Website: [17]
![[16]](http://www.edubuntu.org/images/tour/desktop.png){kind=link}
Fedora 11
- Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate
- Desktop: Gnome
- Package Manager: RPM (yum)
- Description: Fedora is a general purpose distribution that was created by Red Hat.
- Screenshot: [18]
- Website: [19]
Gentoo
- Difficulty: Advanced
- Desktop: Xfce
- Package Manager: Portage
- Description: Gentoo is a versatile distribution, with characteristics from BSD, that is designed for advanced Linux users. It has no pre-compiled software.
- Screenshot: [20]
- Website: [21]
gNewSense
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Desktop: Gnome
- Package Manager: DEB
- Description: gNewSense is a FSF sponsored distribution that is entirely free (libre) and includes GNU programs.
- Screenshot: [22]
- Website: [23]
Knoppix
- Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate
- Desktop: LXDE
- Package Manager: DEB
- Description: Knoppix is a Live CD distribution that is capable of system rescue, everyday use, and more.
- Screenshot: [24]
- Website: [25]
![[24]](http://distrowatch.com/images/slinks/knoppix.png){kind=link}
Kubuntu 8.04 LTS
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Desktop: KDE
- Package Manager: DEB
- Description: Kubuntu is Ubuntu but with the KDE desktop. It is 100% compatible with Ubuntu.
- Screenshot: [26]
- Website: [27]
Kubuntu 9.04
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Desktop: KDE
- Package Manager: DEB
- Description: Kubuntu is Ubuntu but with the KDE desktop. It is 100% compatible with Ubuntu.
- Screenshot: [28]
- Website: [29]
Kubuntu 9.04 64-bit
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Desktop: KDE
- Package Manager: DEB
- Description: Kubuntu is Ubuntu but with the KDE desktop. It is 100% compatible with Ubuntu.
- Screenshot: [30]
- Website: [31]
Mandriva
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Desktop: KDE
- Package Manager: RPM (urpmi)
- Description: Mandriva, formerly known as Mandrake, is a well established distribution that is suitable for general purpose use.
- Screenshot: [32]
- Website: [33]
Mint 7
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Desktop: Gnome
- Package Manager: DEB
- Description: Mint is an Ubuntu based distribution that provides extras, proprietary and open source alike, to create a better “out-of-the-box” feel. It is 100% compatible with Ubuntu.
- Screenshot: [34]
- Website: [35]
Mythbuntu
- Difficulty: Intermediate/Advanced
- Desktop: Xfce
- Package Manager: DEB
- Description: Mythbuntu is Ubuntu but with added support for MythTV.
- Screenshot: [36]
- Website: [37]
![[36]](http://linux.softpedia.com/screenshots/MythBuntu-Jaunty-Jackalope_3.jpg){kind=link}
OpenSUSE
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Desktop: KDE
- Package Manager: RPM
- Description: OpenSUSE is a Novell sponsored distribution that aims to make itself the easiest to use and most popular distribution.
- Screenshot: [38]
- Website: [39]
PCLinuxOS
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Desktop: KDE
- Package Manager: RPM (APT)
- Description: PCLinuxOS is a distribution designed for ease of use for homes and small businesses.
- Screenshot: [40]
- Website: [41]
Puppy 4
- Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate
- Desktop: JWM
- Package Manager: PET
- Description: Puppy Linux is a lightweight yet full featured distribution that can load the entire operating system into a computer's RAM.
- Screenshot: [42]
- Website: [43]
Sabayon
- Difficulty: Advanced
- Desktop: KDE
- Package Manager: Entropy
- Description: Sabayon is a Gentoo based distribution that offers pre-compiled software.
- Screenshot: [44]
- Website: [45]
Slackware
- Difficulty: Advanced
- Desktop: KDE
- Package Manager: TGZ
- Description: Slackware is one of the oldest and most reliable distributions. It can serve nearly any operating system need.
- Screenshot: [46]
- Website: [47]
![[46]](http://distrowatch.com/images/slinks/slackware.png){kind=link}
Ubuntu 8.04 LTS
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Desktop: Gnome
- Package Manager: DEB
- Description: Ubuntu is the most popular distribution. It is easy to use yet extremely versatile.
- Screenshot: [48]
- Website: [49]
Ubuntu 8.04 LTS PPC
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Desktop: Gnome
- Package Manager: DEB
- Description: Ubuntu is the most popular distribution. It is easy to use yet extremely versatile.
- Screenshot: [50]
- Website: [51]
Ubuntu 9.04
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Desktop: Gnome
- Package Manager: DEB
- Description: Ubuntu is the most popular distribution. It is easy to use yet extremely versatile.
- Screenshot: [52]
- Website: [53]
Ubuntu 9.04 64-bit
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Desktop: Gnome
- Package Manager: DEB
- Description: Ubuntu is the most popular distribution. It is easy to use yet extremely versatile.
- Screenshot: [54]
- Website: [55]
Ubuntu 9.04 PPC
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Desktop: Gnome
- Package Manager: DEB
- Description: Ubuntu is the most popular distribution. It is easy to use yet extremely versatile.
- Screenshot: [56]
- Website: [57]
Ubuntu Studio
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Desktop: Gnome
- Package Manager: DEB
- Description: Ubuntu Studio is Ubuntu but integrated programs for multimedia creation.
- Screenshot: [58]
- Website: [59]
![[58]](http://ubuntustudio.org/files/US1.png){kind=link}
Vector
- Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate
- Desktop: Xfce
- Package Manager: TLZ
- Description: Vector Linux is a lightweight distribution that can be customized to meet nearly anyone's needs.
- Screenshot: [60]
- Website: [61]
Xubuntu 8.04 LTS
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Desktop: Xfce
- Package Manager: DEB
- Description: Xubuntu is Ubuntu but with the Xfce desktop. It is 100% compatible with Ubuntu.
- Screenshot: [62]
- Website: [63]
Xubuntu 9.04
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Desktop: Xfce
- Package Manager: DEB
- Description: Xubuntu is Ubuntu but with the Xfce desktop. It is 100% compatible with Ubuntu.
- Screenshot: [64]
- Website: [65]
Xubuntu 9.04 64-bit
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Desktop: Xfce
- Package Manager: DEB
- Description: Xubuntu is Ubuntu but with the Xfce desktop. It is 100% compatible with Ubuntu.
- Screenshot: [66]
- Website: [67]
Zenwalk
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Desktop: Xfce
- Package Manager: TGZ
- Description: Zenwalk is a Slackware based distribution that is “fast and slim.” It has one program for one purpose.
- Screenshot: [68]
- Website: [69]
Glossary
Difficulty
- Beginner: when you hear RAM you start running
- Intermediate: when troubleshooting is no longer trouble
- Advanced: RMS is on speed dial
Desktops
Desktops create the appearance of the operating system. Different desktops will give different appearances and features.
Gnome
- Description: Gnome is a desktop environment created by the GNU Project. It is made up of entirely free software and looks similar to the classic Mac interface.
- Screenshot: [70]
- Website: [71]
![[70]](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2a/JauntyGUI.png){kind=link}
JWM
- Description: JWM is an extremely lightweight desktop environment that resembles Windows 98.
- Screenshot: [72]
- Website: [73]
![[72]](http://joewing.net/programs/jwm/screenshots/jwm-2.0.png){kind=link}
KDE
- Description: KDE is a desktop environment created the KDE Project. It is resembles the Windows interface and features many eye candy effects. It uses more computer resources when compared with Gnome.
- Screenshot: [74]
- Website: [75]
![[74]](http://www.kde.org/announcements/4.2/screenshots/desktop.png){kind=link}
LXDE
- Description: LXDE is a lightweight desktop environment that is similar to KDE. It is designed to keep the computer resource usage to a minimum.
- Screenshot: [76]
- Website: [77]
![[76]](http://lxde.sourceforge.net/screenshots/desktop_full.png){kind=link}
Openbox
- Description: Openbox is a lightweight and fast desktop environment that is designed for more advanced users.
- Screenshot: [78]
- Website: [79]
![[78]](http://offload3.icculus.org:9090/openbox/mw/images/8/8c/Openbox_dust_carbon.jpg){kind=link}
Xfce
- Description: Xfce is a desktop environment that is fast and lightweight. It resembles Gnome and is suitable for older computers.
- Screenshot: [80]
- Website: [81]
![[80]](http://www.xfce.org/images/about/screenshots/4.6-5.png){kind=link}
Package Managers
- DEB: was originally developed for Debian. It allows for easy installation of software without adding any software repositories. [82]
- Entropy: uses the source code from software in the Portage package manager but compiles the software first to make installation easier. [83]
- Pacman: is designed for advanced users with large deployments. It is controlled through the command line or through a graphical user interface. [84]
- PET: is a small package manager for Puppy Linux. [85]
Miscellaneous
- 64-bit: is a processor technology that improves performance. It will only work with 64-bit processors, but is usually backward compatible with 32-bit.
- BSD: is a Unix based operating system that is similar to Linux. There are three major versions: OpenBSD, NetBSD, and, FreeBSD.
- FSF: stands for the Free Software Foundation, an organization that advocates the use of free (libre) software.
- GNU: stands for GNU's Not Unix, is a project that tries to make free (libre) versions of all necessary (and unnecessary) software for computers.
- Libre: is a more descriptive term for free software. It refers to free as in liberty not price.
- Live CD: an operating system that is able to boot off the cd-rom drive without installing anything on the hard drive.
- LSB: is the Linux Standard Base. It is a joint project lead by the Linux Foundation to standardize the software system structure.
- LTS: stands for Long Term Support. Ubuntu 8.04 LTS will be supported until April 2011.
- MythTV: is a media center front end for Linux that is similar to Tivo or Windows Media Center.
- PPC: the PowerPC architecture. Common PPC computers include the Apple G3, G4, and G5 Macintoshs.
- Unix: an operating system that was developed in 1969 that still exists in variations (Linux, BSD, etc.) today