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*Desktop: [[#Xfce|Xfce]] | *Desktop: [[#Xfce|Xfce]] | ||
*Package Manager: Pacman | *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. | + | *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] | ||
*Website: [http://www.archlinux.org/] | *Website: [http://www.archlinux.org/] | ||
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*Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]] | *Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]] | ||
*Package Manager: DEB | *Package Manager: DEB | ||
| − | *Description: gNewSense is a FSF sponsored distribution that is entirely free (libre) and includes 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] | ||
*Website: [http://www.gnewsense.org/] | *Website: [http://www.gnewsense.org/] | ||
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*Desktop: [[#LXDE|LXDE]] | *Desktop: [[#LXDE|LXDE]] | ||
*Package Manager: DEB | *Package Manager: DEB | ||
| − | *Description: Knoppix is a 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] | ||
*Website: [http://www.knoppix.com/] | *Website: [http://www.knoppix.com/] | ||
| − | ==Kubuntu 8.04== | + | ==Kubuntu 8.04 [[#LTS|LTS]]== |
*Difficulty: Beginner | *Difficulty: Beginner | ||
*Desktop: [[#KDE|KDE]] | *Desktop: [[#KDE|KDE]] | ||
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*Screenshot: [http://distrowatch.com/images/slinks/slackware.png] | *Screenshot: [http://distrowatch.com/images/slinks/slackware.png] | ||
*Website: [http://www.slackware.com/] | *Website: [http://www.slackware.com/] | ||
| − | ==Ubuntu 8.04 LTS== | + | ==Ubuntu 8.04 [[#LTS|LTS]]== |
*Difficulty: Beginner | *Difficulty: Beginner | ||
*Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]] | *Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]] | ||
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*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] | ||
*Website: [http://www.ubuntu.com/] | *Website: [http://www.ubuntu.com/] | ||
| − | ==Ubuntu 8.04 LTS PPC== | + | ==Ubuntu 8.04 [[#LTS|LTS]] PPC== |
*Difficulty: Beginner | *Difficulty: Beginner | ||
*Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]] | *Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]] | ||
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*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 8.04== | + | ==Xubuntu 8.04 [[#LTS|LTS]]== |
*Difficulty: Beginner | *Difficulty: Beginner | ||
*Desktop: [[#Xfce|Xfce]] | *Desktop: [[#Xfce|Xfce]] | ||
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==Desktops== | ==Desktops== | ||
'''<div id="Gnome">Gnome</div>''' | '''<div id="Gnome">Gnome</div>''' | ||
| − | *Description: Gnome is a desktop environment created by the GNU Project. It is made up of entirely free software and looks similar to the Mac interface. | + | *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 Mac interface. |
*Screenshot: [http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2a/JauntyGUI.png] | *Screenshot: [http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2a/JauntyGUI.png] | ||
*Website: [http://www.gnome.org/] | *Website: [http://www.gnome.org/] | ||
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*TLZ: | *TLZ: | ||
==Miscellaneous== | ==Miscellaneous== | ||
| − | + | *<div id="BSD">'''BSD:''' Unix based operating system that is similar to Linux. There are three major versions: OpenBSD, NetBSD, and, FreeBSD.</div> | |
| − | + | *<div id="FSF">'''FSF:''' stands for the Free Software Foundation, an organization that advocates the use of free ([[#Libre|libre]]) software.</div> | |
| − | + | *<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> | |
| − | + | *<div id="Libre">'''Libre:''' is a more descriptive term for free software. It refers to free as in liberty not price.</div> | |
| − | + | *<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> | |
| − | + | *<div id="LTS">'''LTS:''' stands for Long Term Support. Ubuntu 8.04 LTS will be supported until April 2011.</div> | |
| − | + | *<div id="PPC">'''PPC:''' the PowerPC architecture. Common PPC computers include the Apple G3, G4, and G5 Macintoshs.</div> | |
| − | + | *<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> | |
| − | + | *<div id="MythTV">'''MythTV:''' is a media center front end for Linux that is similar to Tivo or Windows Media Center.</div> | |
[[Category: Thrift Store]] | [[Category: Thrift Store]] | ||
Revision as of 18:15, 5 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: SRC (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
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 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:
- Website: [72]
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:
- Website: [73]
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:
- Website: [74]
Openbox
- Description: Openbox is a lightweight and fast desktop environment that is designed for more advanced users.
- Screenshot:
- Website: [75]
Xfce
- Description: Xfce is a desktop environment that is fast and lightweight. It resembles Gnome and is suitable for older computers.
- Screenshot:
- Website: [76]
Package Manager
- DEB:
- RPM:
- RPM (APT):
- RPM (yum):
- RPM (urpmi):
- Pacman:
- SRC (portage):
- PET:
- Entropy:
- TGZ:
- TLZ:
Miscellaneous
- BSD: 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.
- LTS: stands for Long Term Support. Ubuntu 8.04 LTS will be supported until April 2011.
- PPC: the PowerPC architecture. Common PPC computers include the Apple G3, G4, and G5 Macintoshs.
- 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.
- MythTV: is a media center front end for Linux that is similar to Tivo or Windows Media Center.