Best 5 Linux Distros'
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Best 5 Linux Distros'
There are lots Linux distributions plus alot of reasons to enjoy them. Continue reading to see which Linux Distributions we enjoyed the most.
1. Linux Debian
Debian has distinctive appeals. Debian may not come pre-packed with as many applications as others, but users can easily retrieve over 25,000 applications from Debian, third-party repositories, and sites like GetDeb.net. The distribution has a strong focus on immediate functionality, with a largers driver set included at first installation. It also includes Debian Tools, a set of configuration apps and wizards that strive to make configuring and managing Linux as painless as possible.
(Download http://www.debian.org/)
2. Linux Fedora
f you're looking for an influential endorsement for a Linux distribution, you won't find one much better than being the distribution of choice for Linus Torvalds, the father of Linux. Fedora came into being in 2003 as a spin-off of Red Hat Linux's free personal distribution, when Red Hat was discontinued. Although technically a younger distribution, it's a seasoned and solid Linux release with a strong corporate backing and user following. Fedora comes in a variety of "spins," tailored with different apps and functionality, so you can get more of what you want without having to hunt it all down.
(Download http://fedoraproject.org/en/index)
3. OpenSUSE
It isn't as easy to install as some of the other distributions, openSUSE is rather user friendly. This distribution includes YaST (Yet another Setup Tool) to make installing applications as easy as 1-2-3. The interface also gets a boost from Slab, a polished Windows Vista like start menu. openSUSE puts an emphasis on hardware support and ease of use, makign typically fiddling tasks like setting up a multi-monitor system less confusing. OpenSUSE is also part of the SMOLT driver project—when you install it, you can chose to participate in a hardware survey to help continue the growth of Linux and foster support for new hardware.
(Download link, http://software.opensuse.org/)
4. Linux Gentoo
Gentoo Linux starts you off with even less than Arch, as you essentially build your system from scratch during the initial install. Sure, you can download a totally pre-packed version and even a live CD, but the traditional way to install Gentoo is to compile a unique configuration specific to your hardware and software needs right from the start. There are tons of choices and options during installation, but they're pretty clearly explained. Some readers noted that, although they started with other distributions of Linux, it wasn't until they started using Gentoo that they really got their hands dirty and learned how Linux really runs.
5. Arch Linux
Arch Linux is a lightweight Linux distribution which strives to keep it basic as possible. It's definitely not a Linux distribution for people new to the Linux OS, as it installs with just a bash command prompt and no GUI desktop. You get a pretty lean, spartan system at first, but it can be quickly built onto using the Pacman package manager. There's an extensive list comparing Arch to other distributions in the distro's wiki, and it's definitely worth a look if you're trying to decide whether Arch is for you.
(Since i wouldn't recommend both Arch Linux and Gentoo, i haven't included download links.
1. Linux Debian
Debian has distinctive appeals. Debian may not come pre-packed with as many applications as others, but users can easily retrieve over 25,000 applications from Debian, third-party repositories, and sites like GetDeb.net. The distribution has a strong focus on immediate functionality, with a largers driver set included at first installation. It also includes Debian Tools, a set of configuration apps and wizards that strive to make configuring and managing Linux as painless as possible.
(Download http://www.debian.org/)
2. Linux Fedora
f you're looking for an influential endorsement for a Linux distribution, you won't find one much better than being the distribution of choice for Linus Torvalds, the father of Linux. Fedora came into being in 2003 as a spin-off of Red Hat Linux's free personal distribution, when Red Hat was discontinued. Although technically a younger distribution, it's a seasoned and solid Linux release with a strong corporate backing and user following. Fedora comes in a variety of "spins," tailored with different apps and functionality, so you can get more of what you want without having to hunt it all down.
(Download http://fedoraproject.org/en/index)
3. OpenSUSE
It isn't as easy to install as some of the other distributions, openSUSE is rather user friendly. This distribution includes YaST (Yet another Setup Tool) to make installing applications as easy as 1-2-3. The interface also gets a boost from Slab, a polished Windows Vista like start menu. openSUSE puts an emphasis on hardware support and ease of use, makign typically fiddling tasks like setting up a multi-monitor system less confusing. OpenSUSE is also part of the SMOLT driver project—when you install it, you can chose to participate in a hardware survey to help continue the growth of Linux and foster support for new hardware.
(Download link, http://software.opensuse.org/)
4. Linux Gentoo
Gentoo Linux starts you off with even less than Arch, as you essentially build your system from scratch during the initial install. Sure, you can download a totally pre-packed version and even a live CD, but the traditional way to install Gentoo is to compile a unique configuration specific to your hardware and software needs right from the start. There are tons of choices and options during installation, but they're pretty clearly explained. Some readers noted that, although they started with other distributions of Linux, it wasn't until they started using Gentoo that they really got their hands dirty and learned how Linux really runs.
5. Arch Linux
Arch Linux is a lightweight Linux distribution which strives to keep it basic as possible. It's definitely not a Linux distribution for people new to the Linux OS, as it installs with just a bash command prompt and no GUI desktop. You get a pretty lean, spartan system at first, but it can be quickly built onto using the Pacman package manager. There's an extensive list comparing Arch to other distributions in the distro's wiki, and it's definitely worth a look if you're trying to decide whether Arch is for you.
(Since i wouldn't recommend both Arch Linux and Gentoo, i haven't included download links.
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Re: Best 5 Linux Distros'
I have no experiance with any of these distributions, but I've heard good word about Debian and Fedora.
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