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| − | ==Arch== | + | ==<div id="Arch">Arch</div>== |
*Difficulty: Intermediate | *Difficulty: Intermediate | ||
| − | *Desktop: [[#Xfce|Xfce]] | + | *Desktop: [[Glossary#Xfce|Xfce]] |
| − | *Package Manager: [[#Pacman|Pacman]] | + | *Package Manager: [[Glossary#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 [[Glossary#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] | ||
*Website: [http://www.archlinux.org/] | *Website: [http://www.archlinux.org/] | ||
| − | ==CentOS== | + | ==<div id="CentOS">CentOS</div>== |
*Difficulty: Advanced | *Difficulty: Advanced | ||
| − | *Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]] | + | *Desktop: [[Glossary#Gnome|Gnome]] |
| − | *Package Manager: [[#RPM|RPM]] | + | *Package Manager: [[Glossary#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] | ||
*Website: [http://www.centos.org/] | *Website: [http://www.centos.org/] | ||
| − | ==Crunchbang== | + | ==<div id="Crunchbang">Crunchbang</div>== |
*Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate | *Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate | ||
| − | *Desktop: [[#Openbox|Openbox]] | + | *Desktop: [[Glossary#Openbox|Openbox]] |
| − | *Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]] | + | *Package Manager: [[Glossary#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] | ||
*Website: [http://crunchbanglinux.org/] | *Website: [http://crunchbanglinux.org/] | ||
| − | ==Dreamlinux== | + | ==<div id="Dreamlinux">Dreamlinux</div>== |
*Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate | *Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate | ||
| − | *Desktop: [[#Xfce|Xfce]] | + | *Desktop: [[Glossary#Xfce|Xfce]] |
| − | *Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]] | + | *Package Manager: [[Glossary#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: | ||
*Website: [http://www.dreamlinux.com.br/] | *Website: [http://www.dreamlinux.com.br/] | ||
| − | ==Easy Peasy== | + | ==<div id="Easy Peasy">Easy Peasy</div>== |
*Difficulty: Beginner | *Difficulty: Beginner | ||
| − | *Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]] | + | *Desktop: [[Glossary#Gnome|Gnome]] |
| − | *Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]] | + | *Package Manager: [[Glossary#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] | ||
*Website: [http://www.geteasypeasy.com/] | *Website: [http://www.geteasypeasy.com/] | ||
| − | == | + | ==<div id="Gentoo">Gentoo</div>== |
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*Difficulty: Advanced | *Difficulty: Advanced | ||
| − | *Desktop: [[#Xfce|Xfce]] | + | *Desktop: [[Glossary#Xfce|Xfce]] |
| − | *Package Manager: [[#Portage|Portage]] | + | *Package Manager: [[Glossary#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/] | ||
| − | ==gNewSense== | + | ==<div id="gNewSense">gNewSense</div>== |
*Difficulty: Beginner | *Difficulty: Beginner | ||
| − | *Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]] | + | *Desktop: [[Glossary#Gnome|Gnome]] |
| − | *Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]] | + | *Package Manager: [[Glossary#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 [[Glossary#FSF|FSF]] sponsored distribution that is entirely free ([[Glossary#Libre|libre]]) and includes [[Glossary#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] | ||
*Website: [http://www.gnewsense.org/] | *Website: [http://www.gnewsense.org/] | ||
| − | ==Kubuntu 9.04== | + | ==<div id="Kubuntu 9.04">Kubuntu 9.04</div>== |
*Difficulty: Beginner | *Difficulty: Beginner | ||
| − | *Desktop: [[#KDE|KDE]] | + | *Desktop: [[Glossary#KDE|KDE]] |
| − | *Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]] | + | *Package Manager: [[Glossary#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] | ||
*Website: [http://www.kubuntu.org/] | *Website: [http://www.kubuntu.org/] | ||
| − | ==Mandriva== | + | ==<div id="Mandriva">Mandriva</div>== |
*Difficulty: Beginner | *Difficulty: Beginner | ||
| − | *Desktop: [[#KDE|KDE]] | + | *Desktop: [[Glossary#KDE|KDE]] |
| − | *Package Manager: [[#URPMI|RPM (urpmi)]] | + | *Package Manager: [[Glossary#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] | ||
*Website: [http://www.mandriva.com/] | *Website: [http://www.mandriva.com/] | ||
| − | ==Mint 7== | + | ==<div id="Mint 7">Mint 7</div>== |
*Difficulty: Beginner | *Difficulty: Beginner | ||
| − | *Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]] | + | *Desktop: [[Glossary#Gnome|Gnome]] |
| − | *Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]] | + | *Package Manager: [[Glossary#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] | ||
*Website: [http://linuxmint.com/] | *Website: [http://linuxmint.com/] | ||
| − | ==Mythbuntu== | + | ==<div id="Mythbuntu">Mythbuntu</div>== |
*Difficulty: Intermediate/Advanced | *Difficulty: Intermediate/Advanced | ||
| − | *Desktop: [[#Xfce|Xfce]] | + | *Desktop: [[Glossary#Xfce|Xfce]] |
| − | *Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]] | + | *Package Manager: [[Glossary#DEB|DEB]] |
| − | *Description: Mythbuntu is Ubuntu but with added support for [[#MythTV|MythTV]]. | + | *Description: Mythbuntu is Ubuntu but with added support for [[Glossary#MythTV|MythTV]]. |
*Screenshot: [http://linux.softpedia.com/screenshots/MythBuntu-Jaunty-Jackalope_3.jpg] | *Screenshot: [http://linux.softpedia.com/screenshots/MythBuntu-Jaunty-Jackalope_3.jpg] | ||
*Website: [http://www.mythbuntu.org/] | *Website: [http://www.mythbuntu.org/] | ||
| − | ==PCLinuxOS== | + | ==<div id="PCLinuxOS">PCLinuxOS</div>== |
*Difficulty: Beginner | *Difficulty: Beginner | ||
| − | *Desktop: [[#KDE|KDE]] | + | *Desktop: [[Glossary#KDE|KDE]] |
| − | *Package Manager: [[#APT|RPM (APT)]] | + | *Package Manager: [[Glossary#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] | ||
*Website: [http://www.pclinuxos.com/] | *Website: [http://www.pclinuxos.com/] | ||
| − | ==Sabayon== | + | ==<div id="Sabayon">Sabayon</div>== |
*Difficulty: Advanced | *Difficulty: Advanced | ||
| − | *Desktop: [[#KDE|KDE]] | + | *Desktop: [[Glossary#KDE|KDE]] |
| − | *Package Manager: [[#Entropy|Entropy]] | + | *Package Manager: [[Glossary#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] | ||
*Website: [http://www.sabayonlinux.org/] | *Website: [http://www.sabayonlinux.org/] | ||
| − | ==Ubuntu 9.04== | + | ==<div id="Ubuntu 9.04">Ubuntu 9.04</div>== |
*Difficulty: Beginner | *Difficulty: Beginner | ||
| − | *Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]] | + | *Desktop: [[Glossary#Gnome|Gnome]] |
| − | *Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]] | + | *Package Manager: [[Glossary#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] | ||
*Website: [http://www.ubuntu.com/] | *Website: [http://www.ubuntu.com/] | ||
| − | ==Ubuntu Studio== | + | ==<div id="Ubuntu Studio">Ubuntu Studio</div>== |
*Difficulty: Beginner | *Difficulty: Beginner | ||
| − | *Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]] | + | *Desktop: [[Glossary#Gnome|Gnome]] |
| − | *Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]] | + | *Package Manager: [[Glossary#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] | ||
*Website: [http://ubuntustudio.org/] | *Website: [http://ubuntustudio.org/] | ||
| − | ==Vector== | + | ==<div id="Vector">Vector</div>== |
*Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate | *Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate | ||
| − | *Desktop: [[#Xfce|Xfce]] | + | *Desktop: [[Glossary#Xfce|Xfce]] |
| − | *Package Manager: [[#TLZ|TLZ]] | + | *Package Manager: [[Glossary#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] | ||
*Website: [http://www.vectorlinux.com/] | *Website: [http://www.vectorlinux.com/] | ||
| − | ==Xubuntu 9.04== | + | ==<div id="Xubuntu 9.04">Xubuntu 9.04</div>== |
*Difficulty: Beginner | *Difficulty: Beginner | ||
| − | *Desktop: [[#Xfce|Xfce]] | + | *Desktop: [[Glossary#Xfce|Xfce]] |
| − | *Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]] | + | *Package Manager: [[Glossary#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] | ||
*Website: [http://www.xubuntu.org/] | *Website: [http://www.xubuntu.org/] | ||
| − | ==Zenwalk== | + | ==<div id="Zenwalk">Zenwalk</div>== |
*Difficulty: Intermediate | *Difficulty: Intermediate | ||
| − | *Desktop: [[#Xfce|Xfce]] | + | *Desktop: [[Glossary#Xfce|Xfce]] |
| − | *Package Manager: [[#TGZ|TGZ]] | + | *Package Manager: [[Glossary#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] | ||
*Website: [http://www.zenwalk.org/] | *Website: [http://www.zenwalk.org/] | ||
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[[Category: Thrift Store]] | [[Category: Thrift Store]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:47, 24 September 2009
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]
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: [7]
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: [8]
- Website: [9]
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: [10]
- Website: [11]
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: [12]
- Website: [13]
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: [14]
- Website: [15]
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: [16]
- Website: [17]
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: [18]
- Website: [19]
Mythbuntu
- Difficulty: Intermediate/Advanced
- Desktop: Xfce
- Package Manager: DEB
- Description: Mythbuntu is Ubuntu but with added support for MythTV.
- Screenshot: [20]
- Website: [21]
![[20]](http://linux.softpedia.com/screenshots/MythBuntu-Jaunty-Jackalope_3.jpg){kind=link}
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: [22]
- Website: [23]
Sabayon
- Difficulty: Advanced
- Desktop: KDE
- Package Manager: Entropy
- Description: Sabayon is a Gentoo based distribution that offers pre-compiled software.
- Screenshot: [24]
- Website: [25]
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: [26]
- Website: [27]
Ubuntu Studio
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Desktop: Gnome
- Package Manager: DEB
- Description: Ubuntu Studio is Ubuntu but integrated programs for multimedia creation.
- Screenshot: [28]
- Website: [29]
![[28]](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: [30]
- Website: [31]
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: [32]
- Website: [33]