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Linux (commonly pronounced /ˈlɪnʌks/, LI-nuks in English, also pronounced /ˈlɪnʊks/, LI-nooks) is a generic term referring to Unix-like computer operating systems based on the Linux kernel. Their development is one of the most prominent examples of free and open source software collaboration;...
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Debian GNU/Linux
Debian (pronounced /ˈdɛbiən/) is a computer operating system composed of software packages released as free and open source software especially under the GNU General Public License and other free software licenses. The primary form, Debian GNU/Linux...
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- 4.0
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- Aug 16, 1993
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Mandriva Linux
Mandriva Linux (formerly Mandrakelinux or Mandrake Linux) is a French Linux distribution distributed by Mandriva (formerly Mandrakesoft). It uses the RPM Package Manager. The product lifetime of Mandriva Linux releases is 18 months for base updates ...
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- 2007.1
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Red Hat Linux
Red Hat Linux, assembled by the company Red Hat, was a popular Linux based operating system until its discontinuation in 2004.
Red Hat Linux 1.0 was released on November 3, 1994. It was originally called "Red Hat Commercial Linux" It was the first...
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SUSE Linux
SUSE (pronounced /ˈsuːsə/, German: IPA: [ˈzuːzə]) is a major retail operating system, produced worldwide and supported by Novell, Inc. SUSE is also a founding member of the Desktop Linux Consortium.
As of version 10.2 Alpha 3, the distribution is...
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- 10.2
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- Dec 7, 2006
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Slackware
Slackware is a free and open source operating system. It is one of the earliest Linux distributions and is the oldest currently being maintained. Slackware was created by Patrick Volkerding of Slackware Linux, Inc. in 1993. The current stable...
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- 12.0
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Gentoo Linux
Gentoo Linux (pronounced /ˈdʒɛntuː/) is a computer operating system built on top of the Linux kernel and based on the Portage package management system. It is distributed as free and open source software. Unlike a conventional software distribution,...
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- Mar 31, 2002
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Knoppix
Knoppix, or KNOPPIX (pronounced /kəˈnɒpɪks/, kə-NOP-iks), is an operating system based on Debian designed to be run directly from a CD / DVD (Live CD) and a USB key (Live USB), one of the first of its kind for any operating system. Knoppix was...
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- 5.1.1
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- Jan 4, 2007
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Yellow Dog Linux
Yellow Dog Linux, also YDL, is a free and open source operating system for Power Architecture computers. Developed by Fixstars (formerly known as Terra Soft), Yellow Dog Linux was first released in 1999 for the Apple Macintosh. The most recent...
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Fedora Core
Fedora Core is an RPM-based Linux distribution, developed by the community-supported Fedora Project and sponsored by Red Hat. The name derives from Red Hat's characteristic fedora used in its "Shadowman" logo. However, the Fedora community project...
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- 7
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- Nov 6, 2003
Damn Small Linux
Damn Small Linux or DSL is a computer operating system for the x86 family of personal computers. It is free and open source software under the terms of GNU GPL and other free and open source licenses. It was designed to run graphical applications on...
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SLAX
SLAX is a LiveCD Linux distribution based on Slackware, that was created and is developed by Tomáš Matějíček in the Czech republic using his Linux Live scripts.
SLAX 6 was released on 2008-02-12.
The developer stated that work on SLAX 7 will begin...
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- 5.1.8.1
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- Nov 24, 2006
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SystemRescueCD
SystemRescueCd is an operating system for the x86 computer platform, though the primary purpose of SystemRescueCD is to repair unbootable or otherwise damaged computer systems after a system crash. SystemRescueCD is not intended to be used as a...
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MEPIS
MEPIS (pronounced /ˈmɛpɨs/) is a set of Linux distributions, distributed as Live CDs that can be installed onto a hard disk drive. MEPIS is developed and maintained by an active community begun by Warren Woodford and the eponymous company MEPIS LLC....
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- 8
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- Feb 22, 2009
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Red Hat Enterprise Linux is a Linux distribution produced by Red Hat and targeted toward the commercial market, including mainframes. Red Hat Enterprise Linux is released in server versions for x86, x86_64, Itanium, PowerPC and IBM zSeries, and...
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Arch Linux
Arch Linux (or Arch) is a Linux distribution intended to be lightweight and simple. The design approach of the development team focuses on simplicity, elegance, code correctness and minimalism. "Simplicity", according to Arch, is defined as ".....
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- 2009.08
PCLinuxOS
PCLinuxOS, often shortened to PCLOS, is an open-source desktop operating system based on the Linux Kernel, with KDE as its default user interface. It is an open-source operating system for personal computers aimed at ease of use.
The precursor to...
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- 2007
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- May 21, 2007
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Ubuntu
Ubuntu (IPA pronunciation /ùbúntú/) is a predominantly desktop-oriented Linux distribution, based on Debian GNU/Linux but with a stronger focus on usability, regular releases, and ease of installation. Ubuntu is sponsored by...
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- 9.04 ,
- Jaunty Jackalope ,
- Karmic Koala ,
- 9.10
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- Oct 20, 2004
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CentOS
CentOS is a community-supported, free and open source operating system based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux. It exists to provide a free enterprise class computing platform and strives to maintain 100% binary compatibility with its upstream...
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- 5.0
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- Apr 12, 2007
Hikarunix
Hikarunix is a Linux distribution in Live CD format for the x86 architecture. It was based on Damn Small Linux. The name is a portmanteau of the name of the manga and anime series Hikaru no Go and the Linux operating system that Hikarunix is based...
Puppy Linux
Puppy Linux is a Live CD Linux distribution that is very small and focuses on ease of use. If the computer has at least 64 MB of RAM (depending on the version, up to at least 256 MB of RAM), the entire operating system and all the applications will...
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OpenSolaris
OpenSolaris is an open source operating system based on Sun Microsystems' Solaris. It is also the name of the project initiated by Sun to build a developer and user community around it.
OpenSolaris is derived from the Unix System V Release 4...
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Scientific Linux
Scientific Linux (SL) is a Linux distribution produced by Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory and the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN). It is a free and open source operating system based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux and aims to be...
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Kubuntu
Kubuntu is an official derivative of the Ubuntu operating system using the KDE graphical environment instead of GNOME. It is part of the Ubuntu project and uses the same underlying system. It is possible to run both the KDE desktop (kubuntu-desktop)...
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- Oct 31, 2006
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Vector Linux
VectorLinux, abbreviated VL, is a Linux distribution for the x86 platform based on the Slackware Linux distribution. Originally developed by Canadian developers Robert S. Lange and Darell Stavem, the operating system is now also supported by an...
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- 5.8
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- Dec 18, 2006
Foresight Linux
Foresight Linux is an operating system comprising free and proprietary software with the stated goal of showcasing the latest in Linux desktop technologies. Foresight is developed by the Foresight community and follows a rolling release cycle,...
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- May 30, 2007
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Zenwalk Linux
Zenwalk is a Linux distribution founded by Jean-Philippe Guillemin. It was originally based on Slackware. Since its creation, the distribution has become very different from Slackware in most regards while still maintaining compatibility with its...
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- 4.6.1
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- Aug 12, 2005
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Frugalware
Frugalware is a general purpose linux distribution, designed for intermediate users (who are not afraid of text mode).
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- 0.8
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- Mar 22, 2007
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OpenSUSE
openSUSE, (pronounced /ˌoʊpənˈsuːzə/), is a general purpose operating system built on top of the Linux kernel, developed by the community-supported openSUSE Project and sponsored by Novell. After acquiring SUSE Linux in January 2004, Novell decided...
SabayonLinux
Sabayon Linux or Sabayon, (originally known as RR4 Linux/RR64 Linux), is a Gentoo-based Linux distribution created by Fabio Erculiani and the Sabayon development team.
Sabayon Linux differs from Gentoo in that instead of installing the entire system...
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- 3.4
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Dreamlinux
Dreamlinux is a Brazilian computer operating system based on Debian GNU/Linux. It can boot as a live CD, from USB flash drive, or can be installed on a hard drive. The distribution's GUI is similar to Mac OS X, with a centered animated toolbar....
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Linux Mint
Linux Mint is an operating system for personal computers, based on (and compatible with) Ubuntu, with integrated media codecs. Mint also has design differences from Ubuntu, including:
Linux Mint is available for download in the form of ISO images,...
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Ubuntu Studio
Ubuntu Studio is an officially recognized derivative of the Ubuntu Linux distribution, which is explicitly geared to general multimedia production. The original version, based on Ubuntu 7.04, was released on May 10, 2007.
The real-time kernel, first...
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Fedora
Fedora (pronounced /fəˈdɔrə/) is an RPM-based, general purpose operating system built on top of the Linux kernel, developed by the community-supported Fedora Project and sponsored by Red Hat. The Fedora Project's mission is to lead the advancement...
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Android
Android is a mobile operating system running on the Linux kernel. It was initially developed by Android Inc., a firm later purchased by Google, and lately by the Open Handset Alliance. It allows developers to write managed code in the Java language,...
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Ultimate Edition
Ultimate Edition is an operating system based on Ubuntu, which is itself based on Debian. The creators aim was to create a better user experience and improved usability.
Ultimate Edition started off as Ubuntu Christmas Edition, and was made as a...
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Vida Linux
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Parted Magic
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