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Mandrake was a Linux distribution. It later changed its name to Mandriva in 2005, then when it became defunct, a few forks based on it popped up, including:
- OpenMandriva
- PCLinuxOS
- Mageia
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What is the most common Linux distribution for home users?
There are many distribution of Linux such as Ubuntu Fedora Red Hat Debians Caldera Mandrake etc... but the most common is "Red Hat" as it is easy to use and install and come with comprehensive utilities and application including X-Window Graphic system.
What are the advantages of Mandrake Linux?
None. Any distro branded "Mandrake" is long obsolete; the parent company renamed itself to "Mandriva" in 2005.
Which Linux distribution is easy to use?
This very much depends on what you are trying to do. As a general desktop with no particular goals, Redhat/Fedora, Mandrake, SuSE, Debian and Ubuntu are more or less equally easy to use.
Redhat and mandrake are versions of what operating system?
Redhat and Mandrake are not versions of any operating system. Both are itself standalone Linux operating systems.
Is BackTrack a Linux distribution?
Yes. BackTrack is a Linux distribution that focuses on penetration testing and computer forensics.
Is Red Hat Enterprise Linux a Linux distribution?
Yes.
Is Ubuntu a Linux distribution?
No, Ubuntu is part of Linux.
What is the purpose of Ubuntu in Linux?
Ubuntu is a Linux distribution (as in a specific OS setup with the Linux kernel.)
Is Gentoo a Linux distribution?
Yes.
Who are the main users of Scientific Linux software?
Scientific Linux is a Linux distribution. It is a free and open source operating system and aims to be as close to the commercial enterprise distribution as possible.
How do you get Linux on a Palm Pilot?
No Linux distribution is currently made for any PalmPilot model.
What do I need to host my site on a Linux-based server?
A server with a Linux distribution installed on it.
