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What is a good Linux distribution for an offline computer?
For the most part, Debian, Ubuntu (and derivatives), Gentoo, and Arch the top few of the most popular distributions for games (not to mention Steam can run on these, and that SteamOS was originally built on top of Gentoo, then later changed to a Debian base).
Which version of Linux should you install?
ArchLinux: Arch Linux is a lightweight and flexible Linux distribution with a simple user environment. The independently developed, x86-64 general-purpose GNU/Linux distribution provides the latest stable versions of most software by following a rolling-release model. The features of this distribution include pragmatic distribution, user centrality, versatility, simplicity, among others. Debian: Debian is a popular stable and secure Linux based operating system. Various popular Linux distributions, such as Ubuntu, PureOS, SteamOS, etc choose Debian as a base for their software. Notable features are: Extensive hardware support Provides smooth upgrades Security support for releases. Free and open-source software.
What are some of the most popular commercial Linux distributions?
There's Ubuntu, Debian, Red Had, Fedora, Gentoo, Arch, Mint, SuSE, Slackware... A good way to find out is to look into Distro Watch. The web site more or less keeps a monitor on how popular a given Linux distribution is.
What are the five most popular Server versions of Linux?
Ubuntu Server, RHEL, CentOS, SLES, and Debian.
What is a Linux distribution?
A Linux Distribution (distro) is lika a flavour. For example: You can go to a dairy bar and ask for ice cream, but you need to specify which kind of ice cream. Chocolate ice cream, strawberry, bubble gum, etc... You can run Linux, but you need to pick a specific type of Linux such as Ubuntu, OpenSuse, Fedora Core, Gentoo, Debian, Slackware, etc.. Different distros are generally suited for different things. There are desktop distros like Ubuntu and Mint, that are focused on end users and doing your day to day stuff like browsing the internet, writing a report for work or school or MSNing your friends. Some Linux distros are meant for running servers. These would be things like RedHat, Debian and Slackware. These will run your company website or an email server.
What are some popular Linux distros?
There are many Linux distros. The most popular include; Debian which is 19 years old, Fedora, Ubuntu, Mageia and Mint Linux which uses the Cinnamon desktop interface.
What is difference between Linux and ubuntu?
1.Linux is a generic term which is a kernel and has several distributions, whereas Ubuntu is one of the Linux kernel-based distribution. 2.Linux started its journey in 1991, whereas Ubuntu took off in 2004. 3.Linux was initially predominant among servers, making it hardly user-friendly among home and office users, whereas with the advent of Ubuntu, which was available on desktop computers, now becoming more receptive and friendly with home and office users. 4.Several Linux distributions are available like Fedora, Suse, Debian and so on, whereas Ubuntu is one such desktop-based distribution based on Linux kernel. 5.Linux is based on the Linux kernel, whereas Ubuntu is based on the Linux system and is one project or distribution. 6.Linux is secure, and most of the Linux distributions do not need anti-virus to install, whereas Ubuntu, a desktop-based operating system, is super-secure among Linux distributions. 7.Some of the Linux distributions are not desktop-based and dominant among servers, whereas Ubuntu is one of the desktop-based, is more user-friendly as compared to other Linux distribution.
What are the distributions of Linux operating system?
There are too many to list, as the it would take many pages to just list the titles the most common distributions are: Centos Redhat Enterprise Debian Ubuntu Slackware Gentoo
What is the most popular version of Linux?
Linxu is just the kernel, but I know what you mean, the most popular GNU/Linux distribution is Ubuntu
Linux and its distributions?
A Linux distribution, known as distro or flavor, is an operating system that uses the Linux Kernel. I think the most common one is Ubuntu.
What are the features of Debian?
Debian, as a Linux distribution, has all of the inherent properties of the Linux kernel. Debian is well known for it's portability and reliability, running on many servers and supporting close to a dozen CPU architectures. One of the most distinguishing features of Debian, though, is it's package management system. Package management is the process of making sure that the kernel, programs, and libraries are up to date, and installed and configured properly. A simple command-line utility called apt can do all of these things.apt-get updateThis command checks the repository (a server where the programs are stored) for updates.apt-get upgradeThis command upgrades any installed programs / libraries.apt-get install packagenameThis command installs a program or library.apt-get remove packagenameThis command uninstalls a program or library.
Which Linux distribution is suitable for laptops?
Most desktop Linux distributions (Ubuntu, Fedora, PCLinuxOS, OpenSUSE) are equally suitable for laptops.
