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- Ubuntu
- Kubuntu
- Xubuntu
- Fedora
- Debian
- Slackware
- Mandriva
- PCLinuxOS
- Damn Small Linux
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- Yellow Dog Linux
- Freespire
- OpenSUSE
- Xandros
- GeexboX
- Puppy Linux
- Gentoo
- Baltix
- Archie
- Austrumi
- Bayanihan
- Berry Linux
- dyne:bolic
- Studio 64
- dreamlinux
- Fluxbuntu
- GNewSense
- FaunOS
- AntiX
- Crunchbang
- gOS
- DeLi Linux
- Knoppix
- Linux XP
- Vixta
- MEPIS
- Mach Boot
- Mythbuntu
- SaxenOS
- Slax
- Parsix
- Wolvix
- Zenwalk
Wiki User
∙ 14y ago
Wiki User
∙ 13y agoMost Linux/Unix distros are free. Here are the ones most commonly known that are:
Ubuntu Linux
Mandriva Linux
Linux Mint
Open Solaris
Oracle Solaris
Fedora Linux
Arch Linux (In this one, you configure everything from the graphical environment managers to configuring the network in the consol)
Backtrack OS
openSUSE
Peppermint Linux
Gentoo Linux
Puppy Linux
PCLinuxOS
FreeBSD
OpenBSD
These just listed are the most commonly known free distributions of Unix/Linux. The ones that are not free are the ones that are not core operating systems, like Redhat Linux.
Wiki User
∙ 10y agoA few of the many Ubuntu-based Linux distributions are: Edubuntu, Kubuntu, Xubuntu, Fluxbuntu, Ubuntu Studio, Scibuntu, Linux Mint, Ubuntu Multi-media, Ubuntu Muslim, Guadalinex, and MoLinux.
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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 examples open source OS?
There are many open-source OS distributions (distros) branching out from the Linux Kernel. Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Puppy, to name but three.
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.
Is Linux available for a Mac book?
Yes. Some distributions, for example Ubuntu, ship a Mac-specific ISO file to use, due to the intricacies of Apple hardware.
What are the example of a windows and a Linux operating system?
Windows releases are named by the year they were released up until Windows XP where the enterprise and home-use branches merged, then it was Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, and 10. Linux distributions, there are many as they are not developed by a single entity, though some may be based on another. Examples include Debian, Ubuntu (based on Debian), Fedora, Arch, Gentoo, and so on.
What are some Linux LiveCD distributions?
The following are designed primarily or entirely to function as LiveCD distributions: * Knoppix * Damn Small Linux * Feather Linux * Slax * Archie The following have a LiveCD component, but were designed more for installation to a hard drive: * Ubuntu (and derivatives like Kubuntu and Xubuntu) * Freespire * PCLinuxOS * Fedora * Mandriva * Pardus
How much does lunix cost?
I'm assuming you are referring the Linux operating system. Linux is 100% free. If you pay a penny for it, get your money back. There are hundreds of different distributions of Linux. Some of the best beginner distro's are Ubuntu and Linux Mint. Check the related links below.
What distributions of Linux are making efforts to develop Linux as a viable operatin system for the desktop?
Probably most you heard about: Ubuntu Linux Mint Fedora OpenSuSe Besides, Linux already is viable for usage on desktop computers, it just lacks games and some specific software.
What is GRUB in Linux-ubuntu?
GRUB is a bootloader. Most Linux distributions use it, though with UEFI becoming more and more prevalent, some users are abandoning GRUB in favor of simply allowing UEFI to load their kernel directly.
What operating system is Linux available for?
Linux is a operating system, just like Windows and Mac OS. Unlike Windows and Mac OS Linux is free and open source. Some popular Linux distributions include, Fedora, Redhat, Ubuntu, Centos, and many more. If you would like to play around with linux try downloading a virtualization program and installing Linux on it.
Why some Linux distributions not free?
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What operating system does Google use?
They use Linux based operating systems. Some say they use highly costumised Ubuntu - Goobuntu.
