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| + | Welcome to the 31 Flavors of Linux Wiki Page. Here we offer 31 plus flavors of Linux that will tantalize your OS tooth and leave your technology belly satisfied! Please browse our selection that includes some new flavors, but rest assured that your favorite flavors will have a place here. | ||
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| + | =Classic Flavors= | ||
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| + | ==Debian== | ||
| + | *Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate | ||
| + | *Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]] | ||
| + | *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. | ||
| + | *Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Debian%205.0] | ||
| + | *Website: [http://www.debian.org/] | ||
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| + | ==Fedora 11== | ||
| + | *Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate | ||
| + | *Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]] | ||
| + | *Package Manager: [[#YUM|RPM (yum)]] | ||
| + | *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] | ||
| + | *Website: [http://fedoraproject.org/] | ||
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| + | ==OpenSUSE== | ||
| + | *Difficulty: Beginner | ||
| + | *Desktop: [[#KDE|KDE]] | ||
| + | *Package Manager: [[#RPM|RPM]] | ||
| + | *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] | ||
| + | *Website: [http://www.opensuse.org/] | ||
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| + | ==Slackware== | ||
| + | *Difficulty: Advanced | ||
| + | *Desktop: [[#KDE|KDE]] | ||
| + | *Package Manager: [[#TGZ|TGZ]] | ||
| + | *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] | ||
| + | *Website: [http://www.slackware.com/] | ||
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| + | ==Ubuntu 8.04 [[#LTS|LTS]]== | ||
| + | *Difficulty: Beginner | ||
| + | *Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]] | ||
| + | *Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]] | ||
| + | *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] | ||
| + | *Website: [http://www.ubuntu.com/] | ||
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| + | ==Popular Flavors== | ||
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| + | ==Damn Small== | ||
| + | *Difficulty: Intermediate | ||
| + | *Desktop: [[#JWM|JWM]] | ||
| + | *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. | ||
| + | *Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Damn%20Small%20Linux%204.3] | ||
| + | *Website: [http://www.damnsmalllinux.org/] | ||
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| + | ==Knoppix== | ||
| + | *Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate | ||
| + | *Desktop: [[#LXDE|LXDE]] | ||
| + | *Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]] | ||
| + | *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] | ||
| + | *Website: [http://www.knoppix.com/] | ||
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| + | ==Kubuntu 8.04 [[#LTS|LTS]]== | ||
| + | *Difficulty: Beginner | ||
| + | *Desktop: [[#KDE|KDE]] | ||
| + | *Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]] | ||
| + | *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] | ||
| + | *Website: [http://www.kubuntu.org/] | ||
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| + | ==Puppy 4== | ||
| + | *Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate | ||
| + | *Desktop: [[#JWM|JWM]] | ||
| + | *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. | ||
| + | *Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Puppy%204.1] | ||
| + | *Website: [http://www.puppylinux.com/] | ||
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| + | ==Xubuntu 8.04 [[#LTS|LTS]]== | ||
| + | *Difficulty: Beginner | ||
| + | *Desktop: [[#Xfce|Xfce]] | ||
| + | *Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]] | ||
| + | *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] | ||
| + | *Website: [http://www.xubuntu.org/] | ||
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==Arch== | ==Arch== | ||
*Difficulty: Intermediate | *Difficulty: Intermediate | ||
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*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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==CentOS== | ==CentOS== | ||
*Difficulty: Advanced | *Difficulty: Advanced | ||
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*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/] | ||
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==Crunchbang== | ==Crunchbang== | ||
*Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate | *Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate | ||
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*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/] | ||
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==Dreamlinux== | ==Dreamlinux== | ||
*Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate | *Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate | ||
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*Website: [http://www.dreamlinux.com.br/] | *Website: [http://www.dreamlinux.com.br/] | ||
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==Easy Peasy== | ==Easy Peasy== | ||
*Difficulty: Beginner | *Difficulty: Beginner | ||
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*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/] | ||
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==Edubuntu== | ==Edubuntu== | ||
*Difficulty: Beginner | *Difficulty: Beginner | ||
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*Screenshot: [http://www.edubuntu.org/images/tour/desktop.png] | *Screenshot: [http://www.edubuntu.org/images/tour/desktop.png] | ||
*Website: [http://edubuntu.org/] | *Website: [http://edubuntu.org/] | ||
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==Gentoo== | ==Gentoo== | ||
*Difficulty: Advanced | *Difficulty: Advanced | ||
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*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 | ||
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*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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==Kubuntu 9.04== | ==Kubuntu 9.04== | ||
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*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/] | ||
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==Mandriva== | ==Mandriva== | ||
*Difficulty: Beginner | *Difficulty: Beginner | ||
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*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/] | ||
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==Mint 7== | ==Mint 7== | ||
*Difficulty: Beginner | *Difficulty: Beginner | ||
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*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/] | ||
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==Mythbuntu== | ==Mythbuntu== | ||
*Difficulty: Intermediate/Advanced | *Difficulty: Intermediate/Advanced | ||
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*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/] | ||
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==PCLinuxOS== | ==PCLinuxOS== | ||
*Difficulty: Beginner | *Difficulty: Beginner | ||
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*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/] | ||
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==Sabayon== | ==Sabayon== | ||
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*Website: [http://www.sabayonlinux.org/] | *Website: [http://www.sabayonlinux.org/] | ||
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==Ubuntu 9.04== | ==Ubuntu 9.04== | ||
*Difficulty: Beginner | *Difficulty: Beginner | ||
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*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/] | ||
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==Ubuntu Studio== | ==Ubuntu Studio== | ||
*Difficulty: Beginner | *Difficulty: Beginner | ||
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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 | + | |
| + | ==Xubuntu 9.04== | ||
*Difficulty: Beginner | *Difficulty: Beginner | ||
*Desktop: [[#Xfce|Xfce]] | *Desktop: [[#Xfce|Xfce]] | ||
*Package Manager: [[#DEB|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% | + | *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/] | ||
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| + | ==Zenwalk== | ||
| + | *Difficulty: Intermediate | ||
| + | *Desktop: [[#Xfce|Xfce]] | ||
| + | *Package Manager: [[#TGZ|TGZ]] | ||
| + | *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] | ||
| + | *Website: [http://www.zenwalk.org/] | ||
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| + | =Lactose & x86-Free= | ||
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| + | ==Debian [[#PPC|PPC]]== | ||
| + | *Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate | ||
| + | *Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]] | ||
| + | *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. | ||
| + | *Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Debian%205.0] | ||
| + | *Website: [http://www.debian.org/] | ||
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| + | ==Kubuntu 9.04 [[#64-bit|64-bit]]== | ||
| + | *Difficulty: Beginner | ||
| + | *Desktop: [[#KDE|KDE]] | ||
| + | *Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]] | ||
| + | *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] | ||
| + | *Website: [http://www.kubuntu.org/] | ||
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| + | ==Ubuntu 8.04 [[#LTS|LTS]] [[#PPC|PPC]]== | ||
| + | *Difficulty: Beginner | ||
| + | *Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]] | ||
| + | *Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]] | ||
| + | *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] | ||
| + | *Website: [http://www.ubuntu.com/] | ||
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| + | ==Ubuntu 9.04 [[#64-bit|64-bit]]== | ||
| + | *Difficulty: Beginner | ||
| + | *Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]] | ||
| + | *Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]] | ||
| + | *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] | ||
| + | *Website: [http://www.ubuntu.com/] | ||
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| + | ==Ubuntu 9.04 [[#PPC|PPC]]== | ||
*Difficulty: Beginner | *Difficulty: Beginner | ||
| − | *Desktop: [[# | + | *Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]] |
*Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]] | *Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]] | ||
| − | *Description: | + | *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= | + | *Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Ubuntu%209.04] |
| − | *Website: [http://www. | + | *Website: [http://www.ubuntu.com/] |
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==Xubuntu 9.04 [[#64-bit|64-bit]]== | ==Xubuntu 9.04 [[#64-bit|64-bit]]== | ||
*Difficulty: Beginner | *Difficulty: Beginner | ||
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*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/] | ||
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=Glossary= | =Glossary= | ||
Revision as of 11:20, 18 September 2009
Welcome to the 31 Flavors of Linux Wiki Page. Here we offer 31 plus flavors of Linux that will tantalize your OS tooth and leave your technology belly satisfied! Please browse our selection that includes some new flavors, but rest assured that your favorite flavors will have a place here.
Classic Flavors
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: [1]
- Website: [2]
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: [3]
- Website: [4]
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: [5]
- Website: [6]
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: [7]
- Website: [8]
![[7]](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: [9]
- Website: [10]
Popular Flavors
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: [11]
- Website: [12]
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: [13]
- Website: [14]
![[13]](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: [15]
- Website: [16]
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: [17]
- Website: [18]
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: [19]
- Website: [20]
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: [21]
- Website: [22]
![[21]](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: [23]
- Website: [24]
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: [25]
- Website: [26]
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: [27]
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: [28]
- Website: [29]
Edubuntu
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Desktop: Gnome
- Package Manager: DEB
- Description: Edubuntu is Ubuntu but with a tightly integrated suite of education programs.
- Screenshot: [30]
- Website: [31]
![[30]](http://www.edubuntu.org/images/tour/desktop.png){kind=link}
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: [32]
- Website: [33]
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: [34]
- Website: [35]
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: [36]
- Website: [37]
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: [38]
- Website: [39]
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: [40]
- Website: [41]
Mythbuntu
- Difficulty: Intermediate/Advanced
- Desktop: Xfce
- Package Manager: DEB
- Description: Mythbuntu is Ubuntu but with added support for MythTV.
- Screenshot: [42]
- Website: [43]
![[42]](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: [44]
- Website: [45]
Sabayon
- Difficulty: Advanced
- Desktop: KDE
- Package Manager: Entropy
- Description: Sabayon is a Gentoo based distribution that offers pre-compiled software.
- Screenshot: [46]
- Website: [47]
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: [48]
- Website: [49]
Ubuntu Studio
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Desktop: Gnome
- Package Manager: DEB
- Description: Ubuntu Studio is Ubuntu but integrated programs for multimedia creation.
- Screenshot: [50]
- Website: [51]
![[50]](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: [52]
- Website: [53]
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: [54]
- Website: [55]
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: [56]
- Website: [57]
Lactose & x86-Free
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: [58]
- Website: [59]
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: [60]
- Website: [61]
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: [62]
- Website: [63]
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: [64]
- Website: [65]
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: [66]
- Website: [67]
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: [68]
- Website: [69]
Not Linux
FreeBSD
- Difficulty:
- Desktop:
- Package Manager:
- Description:
- Screenshot:
- Website:
Minix 3
- Difficulty:
- Desktop:
- Package Manager:
- Description:
- Screenshot:
- Website:
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
Package managers are pieces of software that make installing and upgrading software easier by automating software dependencies.
- 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