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Linux is an operating system kernel. By itself, it can do very little. It needs to be combined with an interface and applications in order to be useful. When you take the kernel and add the parts to create a working system, you create what is called a "Linux distrbution", or "distro." Fedora is an example of a Linux distro.
In summary, Linux is a kernel, and Fedora is a full operating system.
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What are the companies developing operating system?
MIcrosoft corporation,Google,Ubuntu,Fedora
What type of operating systems are Ubuntu Mint and Fedora?
They are all Linux-type operating systems.
What is the equivalent file in Ubuntu 8.10 to Fedora's inittab?
Ubuntu uses Upstart, as does Fedora 9 and later. There is no direct equivalent to /etc/inittab, as startup scripts run asynchronously. Each script in /etc/event.d serves a similar purpose to a line on a traditional inittab.
Are there any free server operating systems?
Yes. Ubuntu Server, Fedora, and CentOS are popular free operating systems for servers.
Which Linux distribution is suitable for laptops?
Most desktop Linux distributions (Ubuntu, Fedora, PCLinuxOS, OpenSUSE) are equally suitable for laptops.
What is the easiest version of Linux to use?
I have used various distributions of Linux such as RedHat/Fedora, SuSE and ubuntu and somehow I find Ubuntu the easiest amongst these in terms of HCI. Ubuntu has got good community support, great package management system and its very easy to use.
How do you triple-boot Windows XP Ubuntu and Fedora?
This is very similar to dual-booting Windows with either Ubuntu or Fedora, as both Fedora's and Ubuntu's installers are able to cope with each other well. The basic process is like this: 1. Install Windows XP 2. Resize the Windows XP partition to make enough space for both Ubuntu and Fedora. A basic setup should have: A. An NTFS partition (for Windows XP) B. A swap partition. Since Ubuntu and Fedora can use the same swap partition, you only need to make one. C. Two ext4 partitions 3. Choose one distro to install first (it doesn't really matter) and select one of the ext4 partitions. 4. After installing, install the other one to the remaining partition. All three systems should appear in the boot menu if done properly. You can select the one you want use when you start the computer. Remember that the distro you install last will be the default selection, and if you want to change the priority, you have to edit the menu.lst / grub.cfg on that system.
How do you install programs?
DEB-like (Ubuntu, Debian): Synaptic, apt-get RPM-like (Fedora, OpenSuse): YAST, yum Others: Emerge, Sources................
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
C shell programming language through Unix?
I don't see why not. A little archaic though. How about C++ using a Linux distro? I use Ubuntu and Fedora. They're very similar. Fedora probably has more features, but I don't know it as well yet. Fedora detected my network card on my AMD 64 and Ubuntu couldn't. (that is Ubuntu Feisty 7.04) and Fedora that I use is ver. 6. I think they have 7 out now. They are both free and you can try them with a live CD without having to install anything. You can even keep your windoze OS if you want. But, after a while, you find you don't need it. The only reason I still keep win around is for the printer driver. Has to have a propritary microslop driver. I could write one myself, but I really don't have the time. Maybe this winter. Check it out, it'll get you used to working with shells. Just Google ubuntu and fedora (red hat). Have fun LOL.AnswerYou can use C-shell (csh, tcsh) in Unix, and you can write scripts (or programs) for it.
What is the best Linux desktop based operating system?
This is usually a matter of contention. The most popular choices are Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Linux Mint, OpenSUSE, and Fedora.
What are the advantages of kubuntu?
Kubuntu is Ubuntu packaged with the KDE Plasma desktop environment. KDE is known for its fancy looks, bundled with the popularity and support of Ubuntu.
