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:Welcome to the 31 Flavors of Linux Wiki Page, your neighborhood Linux Distro Store. Here we offer a buffet of 31 plus flavors of Linux that will tantalize your OS tooth and leave your technology belly satisfied! Please browse our Linux Distro Menu and enjoy the low calorie goodness of one of our flavors.
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==Arch==
 
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*Difficulty: Intermediate
 
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*Desktop: [[#Xfce|Xfce]]
 
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*Package Manager: Pacman
 
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*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.
 
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*Screenshot: [http://distrowatch.com/images/slinks/arch.png]
 
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*Website: [http://www.archlinux.org/]
 
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==CentOS==
 
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*Difficulty: Advanced
 
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*Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]]
 
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*Package Manager: RPM
 
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*Description: Cent OS is “a free enterprise class computing platform” and is 100% compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
 
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*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=CentOS%205.3%20Live]
 
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*Website: [http://www.centos.org/]
 
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==Crunchbang==
 
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*Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate
 
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*Desktop: [[#Openbox|Openbox]]
 
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*Package Manager: DEB
 
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*Description: Crunchbang is Ubuntu but with the lightweight Openbox desktop and GTK+ applications.  It is designed for speed and functionality.
 
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*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=CrunchBang%208.10.02]
 
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*Website: [http://crunchbanglinux.org/]
 
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==Damn Small==
 
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*Difficulty: Intermediate
 
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*Desktop: [[#JWM|JWM]]
 
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*Package Manager: DEB
 
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*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.
 
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*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Damn%20Small%20Linux%204.3]
 
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*Website: [http://www.damnsmalllinux.org/]
 
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==Debian==
 
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*Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate
 
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*Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]]
 
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*Package Manager: DEB
 
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*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.
 
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*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Debian%205.0]
 
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*Website: [http://www.debian.org/]
 
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==Debian [[#PPC|PPC]]==
 
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*Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate
 
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*Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]]
 
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*Package Manager: DEB
 
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*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.
 
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*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Debian%205.0]
 
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*Website: [http://www.debian.org/]
 
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==Dreamlinux==
 
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*Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate
 
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*Desktop: [[#Xfce|Xfce]]
 
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*Package Manager: DEB
 
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*Description: Dreamlinux is a Debian based distribution that mimics the look of Mac OS X.
 
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*Screenshot:
 
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*Website: [http://www.dreamlinux.com.br/]
 
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==Easy Peasy==
 
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*Difficulty: Beginner
 
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*Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]]
 
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*Package Manager: DEB
 
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*Description: Easy Peasy is an Ubuntu based distribution designed for netbooks.  It has a mixture of open source and proprietary software installed.
 
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*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Easy%20Peasy%201.1]
 
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*Website: [http://www.geteasypeasy.com/]
 
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==Edubuntu==
 
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*Difficulty: Beginner
 
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*Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]]
 
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*Package Manager: DEB
 
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*Description: Edubuntu is Ubuntu but with a tightly integrated suite of education programs.
 
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*Screenshot: [http://www.edubuntu.org/images/tour/desktop.png]
 
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*Website: [http://edubuntu.org/]
 
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==Fedora 11==
 
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*Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate
 
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*Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]]
 
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*Package Manager: RPM (yum)
 
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*Description: Fedora is a general purpose distribution that was created by Red Hat.
 
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*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Fedora%2011]
 
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*Website: [http://fedoraproject.org/]
 
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==Gentoo==
 
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*Difficulty: Advanced
 
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*Desktop: [[#Xfce|Xfce]]
 
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*Package Manager: Portage
 
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*Description: Gentoo is a versatile distribution, with characteristics from BSD, that is designed for advanced Linux users.  It has no pre-compiled software.
 
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*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Gentoo%202008.0]
 
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*Website: [http://www.gentoo.org/]
 
  
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==gNewSense==
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==<center>MENU</center>==
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*Difficulty: Beginner
 
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*Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]]
 
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*Package Manager: DEB
 
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*Description: gNewSense is a [[#FSF|FSF]] sponsored distribution that is entirely free ([[#Libre|libre]]) and includes [[#GNU|GNU]] programs.
 
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*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=gNewSense%202.2]
 
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*Website: [http://www.gnewsense.org/]
 
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==Knoppix==
 
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*Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate
 
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*Desktop: [[#LXDE|LXDE]]
 
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*Package Manager: DEB
 
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*Description: Knoppix is a [[#Live CD|Live CD]] distribution that is capable of system rescue, everyday use, and more.
 
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*Screenshot: [http://distrowatch.com/images/slinks/knoppix.png]
 
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*Website: [http://www.knoppix.com/]
 
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==Kubuntu 8.04 [[#LTS|LTS]]==
 
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*Difficulty: Beginner
 
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*Desktop: [[#KDE|KDE]]
 
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*Package Manager: DEB
 
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*Description: Kubuntu is Ubuntu but with the KDE desktop.  It is 100% compatible with Ubuntu.
 
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*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Kubuntu%208.04%20Hardy%20Heron%20LTS]
 
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*Website: [http://www.kubuntu.org/]
 
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==Kubuntu 9.04==
 
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*Difficulty: Beginner
 
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*Desktop: [[#KDE|KDE]]
 
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*Package Manager: DEB
 
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*Description: Kubuntu is Ubuntu but with the KDE desktop.  It is 100% compatible with Ubuntu.
 
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*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Kubuntu%209.04]
 
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*Website: [http://www.kubuntu.org/]
 
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==Kubuntu 9.04 [[#64-bit|64-bit]]==
 
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*Difficulty: Beginner
 
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*Desktop: [[#KDE|KDE]]
 
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*Package Manager: DEB
 
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*Description: Kubuntu is Ubuntu but with the KDE desktop.  It is 100% compatible with Ubuntu.
 
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*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Kubuntu%209.04]
 
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*Website: [http://www.kubuntu.org/]
 
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==Mandriva==
 
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*Difficulty: Beginner
 
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*Desktop: [[#KDE|KDE]]
 
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*Package Manager: RPM (urpmi)
 
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*Description: Mandriva, formerly known as Mandrake, is a well established distribution that is suitable for general purpose use.
 
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*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Mandriva%202009.1%20Beta]
 
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*Website: [http://www.mandriva.com/]
 
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==Mint 7==
 
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*Difficulty: Beginner
 
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*Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]]
 
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*Package Manager: DEB
 
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*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.
 
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*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Linux%20Mint%207]
 
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*Website: [http://linuxmint.com/]
 
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==Mythbuntu==
 
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*Difficulty: Intermediate/Advanced
 
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*Desktop: [[#Xfce|Xfce]]
 
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*Package Manager: DEB
 
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*Description: Mythbuntu is Ubuntu but with added support for [[#MythTV|MythTV]].
 
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*Screenshot: [http://linux.softpedia.com/screenshots/MythBuntu-Jaunty-Jackalope_3.jpg]
 
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*Website: [http://www.mythbuntu.org/]
 
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==OpenSUSE==
 
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*Difficulty: Beginner
 
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*Desktop: [[#KDE|KDE]]
 
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*Package Manager: RPM
 
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*Description: OpenSUSE is a Novell sponsored distribution that aims to make itself the easiest to use and most popular distribution.
 
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*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=openSUSE%2011.1]
 
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*Website: [http://www.opensuse.org/]
 
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==PCLinuxOS==
 
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*Difficulty: Beginner
 
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*Desktop: [[#KDE|KDE]]
 
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*Package Manager: RPM (APT)
 
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*Description: PCLinuxOS is a distribution designed for ease of use for homes and small businesses.
 
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*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=PCLinuxOS%202009%20Beta%203]
 
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*Website: [http://www.pclinuxos.com/]
 
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==Puppy 4==
 
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*Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate
 
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*Desktop: [[#JWM|JWM]]
 
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*Package Manager: PET
 
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*Description: Puppy Linux is a lightweight yet full featured distribution that can load the entire operating system into a computer's RAM.
 
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*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Puppy%204.1]
 
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*Website: [http://www.puppylinux.com/]
 
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==Sabayon==
 
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*Difficulty: Advanced
 
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*Desktop: [[#KDE|KDE]]
 
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*Package Manager: entropy
 
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*Description: Sabayon is a Gentoo based distribution that offers pre-compiled software.
 
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*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Sabayon%204]
 
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*Website: [http://www.sabayonlinux.org/]
 
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==Slackware==
 
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*Difficulty: Advanced
 
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*Desktop: [[#KDE|KDE]]
 
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*Package Manager: TGZ
 
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*Description: Slackware is one of the oldest and most reliable distributions.  It can serve nearly any operating system need.
 
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*Screenshot: [http://distrowatch.com/images/slinks/slackware.png]
 
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*Website: [http://www.slackware.com/]
 
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==Ubuntu 8.04 [[#LTS|LTS]]==
 
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*Difficulty: Beginner
 
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*Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]]
 
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*Package Manager: DEB
 
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*Description: Ubuntu is the most popular distribution.  It is easy to use yet extremely versatile.
 
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*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Ubuntu%208.04.2%20Hardy%20Heron%20LTS]
 
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*Website: [http://www.ubuntu.com/]
 
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==Ubuntu 8.04 [[#LTS|LTS]] [[#PPC|PPC]]==
 
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*Difficulty: Beginner
 
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*Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]]
 
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*Package Manager: DEB
 
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*Description: Ubuntu is the most popular distribution.  It is easy to use yet extremely versatile.
 
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*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Ubuntu%208.04.2%20Hardy%20Heron%20LTS]
 
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*Website: [http://www.ubuntu.com/]
 
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==Ubuntu 9.04==
 
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*Difficulty: Beginner
 
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*Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]]
 
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*Package Manager: DEB
 
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*Description: Ubuntu is the most popular distribution.  It is easy to use yet extremely versatile.
 
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*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Ubuntu%209.04]
 
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*Website: [http://www.ubuntu.com/]
 
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==Ubuntu 9.04 [[#64-bit|64-bit]]==
 
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*Difficulty: Beginner
 
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*Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]]
 
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*Package Manager: DEB
 
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*Description: Ubuntu is the most popular distribution.  It is easy to use yet extremely versatile.
 
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*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Ubuntu%209.04]
 
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*Website: [http://www.ubuntu.com/]
 
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==Ubuntu 9.04 [[#PPC|PPC]]==
 
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*Difficulty: Beginner
 
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*Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]]
 
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*Package Manager: DEB
 
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*Description: Ubuntu is the most popular distribution.  It is easy to use yet extremely versatile.
 
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*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Ubuntu%209.04]
 
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*Website: [http://www.ubuntu.com/]
 
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==Ubuntu Studio==
 
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*Difficulty: Beginner
 
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*Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]]
 
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*Package Manager: DEB
 
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*Description: Ubuntu Studio is Ubuntu but integrated programs for multimedia creation.
 
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*Screenshot: [http://ubuntustudio.org/files/US1.png]
 
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*Website: [http://ubuntustudio.org/]
 
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==Vector==
 
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*Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate
 
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*Desktop: [[#Xfce|Xfce]]
 
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*Package Manager: TLZ
 
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*Description: Vector Linux is a lightweight distribution that can be customized to meet nearly anyone's needs.
 
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*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=VectorLinux%206.0]
 
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*Website: [http://www.vectorlinux.com/]
 
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==Xubuntu 8.04 [[#LTS|LTS]]==
 
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*Difficulty: Beginner
 
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*Desktop: [[#Xfce|Xfce]]
 
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*Package Manager: DEB
 
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*Description: Xubuntu is Ubuntu but with the Xfce desktop.  It is 100% compatible with Ubuntu.
 
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*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Xubuntu%208.04%20Hardy%20Heron%20LTS]
 
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*Website: [http://www.xubuntu.org/]
 
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==Xubuntu 9.04==
 
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*Difficulty: Beginner
 
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*Desktop: [[#Xfce|Xfce]]
 
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*Package Manager: DEB
 
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*Description: Xubuntu is Ubuntu but with the Xfce desktop.  It is 100% compatible with Ubuntu.
 
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*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Xubuntu%209.04]
 
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*Website: [http://www.xubuntu.org/]
 
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==Xubuntu 9.04 [[#64-bit|64-bit]]==
 
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*Difficulty: Beginner
 
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*Desktop: [[#Xfce|Xfce]]
 
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*Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]]
 
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*Description: Xubuntu is Ubuntu but with the Xfce desktop.  It is 100% compatible with Ubuntu.
 
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*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Xubuntu%209.04]
 
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*Website: [http://www.xubuntu.org/]
 
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==Zenwalk==
 
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*Difficulty: Intermediate
 
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*Desktop: [[#Xfce|Xfce]]
 
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*Package Manager: TGZ
 
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*Description: Zenwalk is a Slackware based distribution that is “fast and slim.” It has one program for one purpose.
 
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*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Zenwalk%20Linux%206.0]
 
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*Website: [http://www.zenwalk.org/]
 
  
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=Glossary=
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'''<center>[[Classic Flavors]]</center>'''
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==Difficulty==
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<center> Do you pine for the days of yore, when men were men and wrote their own device drivers? FreeGeek does. Theses are the tried and true Linux flavors that will remind you of the good old days.</center>
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*Beginner: when you hear RAM you start running
 
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*Intermediate: when troubleshooting is no longer trouble
 
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*Advanced: RMS is on speed dial
 
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==Desktops==
 
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Desktops create the appearance of the operating system.  Different desktops will give different appearances and features.
 
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'''<div id="Gnome">Gnome</div>'''
 
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*Description: Gnome is a desktop environment created by the [[#GNU|GNU]] Project.  It is made up of entirely free software and looks similar to the classic Mac interface.
 
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*Screenshot: [http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2a/JauntyGUI.png]
 
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*Website: [http://www.gnome.org/]
 
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'''<div id="JWM">JWM</div>'''
 
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*Description: JWM is an extremely lightweight desktop environment that resembles Windows 98.
 
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*Screenshot: [http://joewing.net/programs/jwm/screenshots/jwm-2.0.png]
 
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*Website: [http://joewing.net/programs/jwm/]
 
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'''<div id="KDE">KDE</div>'''
 
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*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.
 
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*Screenshot: [http://www.kde.org/announcements/4.2/screenshots/desktop.png]
 
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*Website: [http://www.kde.org/]
 
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'''<div id="LXDE">LXDE</div>'''
 
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*Description: LXDE is a lightweight desktop environment that is similar to KDE.  It is designed to keep the computer resource usage to a minimum.
 
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*Screenshot: [http://lxde.sourceforge.net/screenshots/desktop_full.png]
 
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*Website: [http://www.lxde.org/]
 
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'''<div id="Openbox">Openbox</div>'''
 
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*Description: Openbox is a lightweight and fast desktop environment that is designed for more advanced users.
 
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*Screenshot: [http://offload3.icculus.org:9090/openbox/mw/images/8/8c/Openbox_dust_carbon.jpg]
 
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*Website: [http://icculus.org/openbox/index.php/Main_Page]
 
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'''<div id="Xfce">Xfce</div>'''
 
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*Description: Xfce is a desktop environment that is fast and lightweight.  It resembles Gnome and is suitable for older computers.
 
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*Screenshot: [http://www.xfce.org/images/about/screenshots/4.6-5.png]
 
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*Website: [http://www.xfce.org/]
 
  
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==Package Managers==
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'''<center>[[Popular Flavors of Linux]]</center>'''
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*<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>
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<center>Just because everyone loves these flavors doesn't mean that they don't satisfy your OS needs. Try one and see why these flavors are so popular.</center>
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*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]
 
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*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/]
 
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*PET:is a small package manager for Puppy Linux. [http://www.puppylinux.com/development/package-management.htm]
 
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*RPM: was originally developed by Red Hat.  It is the file format for [[#LSB|LSB]]. [http://rpm.org/]
 
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**APT: is a front end for DEB and RPM that simplifies software dependency for the user. [http://apt-rpm.org/]
 
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**URPMI: is a tool developed for Mandriva to simplify software installation, removal, updating, and locating. [http://wiki.mandriva.com/en/Urpmi]
 
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**YUM: is a command line tool for updating software. [http://yum.baseurl.org/]
 
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*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]
 
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*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]
 
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**TGZ: stands for gzip. It is a type of compression. [http://www.gzip.org/]
 
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**TLZ: stands for LZMA. It is a type of compression. [http://www.7-zip.org/]
 
  
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==Miscellaneous==
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'''<center>[[Regular Flavors]]</center>'''
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*<div id="64-bit">'''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.</div>
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<center>Our broad selection of taste tested flavors are sure to meet even the most picky geek.</center>
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*<div id="BSD">'''BSD:''' is a Unix based operating system that is similar to Linux.  There are three major versions: OpenBSD, NetBSD, and, FreeBSD.</div>
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*<div id="FSF">'''FSF:''' stands for the Free Software Foundation, an organization that advocates the use of free ([[#Libre|libre]]) software.</div>
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'''<center>[[Lactose & x86-Free]]</center>'''
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*<div id="GNU">'''GNU:''' stands for GNU's Not Unix, is a project that tries to make free ([[#Libre|libre]]) versions of all necessary (and unnecessary) software for computers.</div>
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<center>For those who can't digest x86 products, we have a selection of 64-bit and PPC flavors that won't upset you stomach.</center>
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*<div id="Libre">'''Libre:''' is a more descriptive term for free software.  It refers to free as in liberty not price.</div>
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*<div id="Live CD">'''Live CD:''' an operating system that is able to boot off the cd-rom drive without installing anything on the hard drive.</div>
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'''<center>[[Not Linux]]</center>'''
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*<div id="LSB">'''LSB:''' is the Linux Standard Base. It is a joint project lead by the Linux Foundation to standardize the software system structure.</div>
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<center>Linux not doing it for you anymore. Don't fret, we have a sampling of other OS's that will broaden your horizons.</center>
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*<div id="LTS">'''LTS:''' stands for Long Term Support.  Ubuntu 8.04 LTS will be supported until April 2011.</div>
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*<div id="MythTV">'''MythTV:''' is a media center front end for Linux that is similar to Tivo or Windows Media Center.</div>
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===Links===
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*<div id="PPC">'''PPC:''' the PowerPC architecture.  Common PPC computers include the Apple G3, G4, and G5 Macintoshs.</div>
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*<div id="Unix">'''Unix:''' an operating system that was developed in 1969 that still exists in variations (Linux, BSD, etc.) today</div>
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*[[Complete Menu (Linux)]]
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*[[Ubuntu new user FAQ]]
 
*[[Ubuntu new user FAQ]]
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*[[Ubuntu Mac new user FAQ]]
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*[[Ubuntu new user FAQ Spanish]]
  
 
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Latest revision as of 15:58, 6 July 2010

Welcome to the 31 Flavors of Linux Wiki Page, your neighborhood Linux Distro Store. Here we offer a buffet of 31 plus flavors of Linux that will tantalize your OS tooth and leave your technology belly satisfied! Please browse our Linux Distro Menu and enjoy the low calorie goodness of one of our flavors.

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Classic Flavors
Do you pine for the days of yore, when men were men and wrote their own device drivers? FreeGeek does. Theses are the tried and true Linux flavors that will remind you of the good old days.
Popular Flavors of Linux
Just because everyone loves these flavors doesn't mean that they don't satisfy your OS needs. Try one and see why these flavors are so popular.
Regular Flavors
Our broad selection of taste tested flavors are sure to meet even the most picky geek.
Lactose & x86-Free
For those who can't digest x86 products, we have a selection of 64-bit and PPC flavors that won't upset you stomach.
Not Linux
Linux not doing it for you anymore. Don't fret, we have a sampling of other OS's that will broaden your horizons.

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