Linxu is just the kernel, but I know what you mean, the most popular GNU/Linux distribution is Ubuntu
First of all, it's GNU/Linux not just Linux(which is the name of the kernel). Second, most versions of GNU/Linux are free. Lastly, the most popular version is Ubuntu.
Most of the popular Linux distributions these days have a LiveCD portion, including Ubuntu, PCLinuxOS, and even Gentoo. The most popular known specifically for LiveCD functionality is probably Knoppix.
The best known as a LiveCD (as opposed to being the most popular with a LiveCD available) is Knoppix.
The most popular and best Linux firewall is Iptables. IPCop, Shorewall, Uncomplicate Firewall, Checkpoint and OpenBSD PF are also on the most popular list.
The current version of the Linux kernel is 4.14 (November 12), whereas the LTS kernel is at 4.9 (November 21).
OpenOffice
Ubuntu is one "flavor" of Linux and one of the most popular variants for beginners.
Hat aphase support the Linux version?
One of the most popular Linux games of Trine 2. Another one that is popular is the role playing massively multiplayer game Heroes of Newerth. Another popular one is Xonotic.
The current Linux kernel version is 3.9.
Simply put, download a free version of VMware Server or opt to buy a paid version of VMware Workstation, either of which supports most popular flavors of Linux distributions. For a complete list of supported Linux distributions, please consult this VMware Guest OS Installation Guide"http://www.vmware.com/pdf/GuestOS_guide.pdf".Hope this resolve your question.Bruce
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.