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A linux distribution is a combination of software that includes the linux kernel. Due to the use of Free Software many distributions are based on other Linux distributions.


    • Fedora Core - Linux for programmers, developers, & web hosts, RHEL derivative
    • Mandrake/Mandriva
  • Debian
    • Ubuntu - Linux for Technology enthusiasts
      • Linux Mint - popular Ubuntu derivative
      • Zorin OS - Windows XP or 7 like UI
      • Pear OS - Apple's Mac or OS X like UI (discontinued)
      • Blackbuntu - Linux for Hackers, IT Security students, and professionals
    • Knoppix
  • Slackware
  • Arch
  • Enoch/Gentoo
  • Chrome OS - Google's version of Consumer Cloud Computer, for Common People

Non-GNU Linux[]

Non-GNU Linux is Linux bundled with propriety software. While these systems use the Linux kernel, the whole package is NOT distributed with the same GNU General Public License. Different parts of the system have different licenses.

  • Android - most popular mobile operating system
  • Steam OS - Linux for gamers, Debian derivative
  • Suse - slackware derivative
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

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