"Major" / Popular Linux Distributions - And Why You Need To Learn About Popular Linux Distributions
Many (many) Linux distributions come and go over time and some of the Linux distributions mentioned in this Linux commands training book may no longer be "active" (as in, still being developed and distributed) and still other new Linux distributions will be created over time.
However, many of the Linux distributions that are no longer "active" are still in use today!
And you may end up working with some of them, such as when you work on
an old Linux system that isn't worth upgrading.
Linux Commands Training Tips: This Linux commands book has been kept "distribution neutral" and Linux distribution names are mentioned when they are needed to describe important Linux commands training concepts -
- like the fact that it's best to learn how to use the GNU Linux commands for all Linux distros (instead of how to use Linux GUI utilities), because as you will see shortly below, many Linux distros have come and lots of Linux distros have gone!
To learn more about the many different Linux distributions, go to:
Here's a general description of the Linux DistroWatch.com web site:
"Distrowatch.com is a popular Linux website that provides distribution popularity rankings, news, and other information about various Linux distributions. And it also covers other free open source software (FOSS) operating systems, such as BSD and OpenSolaris. Distrowatch.com provides information on several hundred Linux distributions."
It's quite worthwhile to read all of the current info at distrowatch.com.
Major and Minor Linux Distributions - Help You Understand Linux Commands Training
A "major" Linux distribution is: commonly used, very popular, has been around for several years, and has had other Linux distributions "based on" or "derived from" it. There are several major Linux distributions listed below - and some people may feel that some others should be included in the list below.
A "minor" Linux distribution is: one that has been "derived from" or "based on" a "major" Linux distribution. Minor Linux distributions are said to be "derived from" or "derivatives of" a major Linux distribution and are usually less popular that the "major" Linux distributions.
There are currently well over 130 major and minor Linux distributions.
Here are the commonly used and popular "Major" Linux Distributions:
Debian Linux
Red Hat Linux
Fedora Linux
openSUSE Linux / SUSE Linux
Ubuntu Linux
Slackware
Here are just a few of the many (many) "minor" Linux distributions:
Mandriva Linux (formerly Mandrake Linux), Gentoo, Knoppix, Damn Small Linux, Dreamlinux, Kanotix, Knoppix, LinEx, Linspire, Mepis, Sidux, Xandros, Austrumi, BlueWhite64, DeLi, Darkstar, Frugalware, How-Tux, Minislack, NimbleX, Sauver, SLAX, Stampede, Vector, Voltalinux, Zenwalk
Mandrake, Gentoo and Knoppix are minor Linux distributions and are mentioned in the next section.
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