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Linux is only a Kernel (Operating System).
Different Flavours of linux have different user programs on top of the same linux kernel.
A high level example : Ubuntu has the user program(package) GNOME while Kubuntu has KDE, whereas both ubuntu & Kubuntu use the same Linux Kernel.
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How does Linux perform?
That dependes on the distubution you installed, generally linux preforms very well.
What operating system comes in different flavors such as Mint and Ubuntu?
Linux.
What type of processors are supported by the following flavors of UNIX Solaris Linux and Mac OS X Server?
Rather than listing them all here (which is subject to change), it would be better if you went to the web sites for the various flavors of Unix/Linux to check on what processors are supported.
How many flavors does Linux have?
There is going to be no definitive answer for this.... because there is no standard repository of standard or acceptable flavors. You might want to check out DistroWatch.com for a list of a bunch of them.... but there's always going to be some random person out there working on some random permutation of Linux that's just a little bit different than everything else.
How do you install Linux in VMWare?
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
Is an operating system that is available both in a free version and in flavors that you can purchase?
One of the best free operating systems is Linux. It does pretty much everything Windows can do, but there is no cost to own and operate it.
Most common 'open' PC operating system in use today?
The most popular open-source (or mostly open-source) operating system for personal computers are the various flavors of Linux.
Is it Windows XP and Windows 7 are examples of operating systems?
Yes. Windows 7 is a system distribution in the Windows family built around Microsoft's proprietary NT operating system. Ubuntu is also one of many Linux distributions built around the open source Linux operating system.
In what operating system can you print something while doing something else?
Basically all modern OSes. Windows 2000/ME/XP/Vista, Mac OS 9/X, most flavors of linux...
What is Linux Internals?
Linux Internals is a book about how Linux works.
What is the Linux world?
Linux World is the Linux Development & Training Center
What are the advantages and of using Linux?
It's open source, meaning you can make a change to the code and distribute it if you like.It's free.Has a wast range of flavors, aka "distributions" also commonly known as "distro"s.Can be customized in any way you like (if you know what you are doing)Supports wide range of hardware, devices, even older ones. (Basically you can revive and old computer with linux)Since many users from around the world are using linux, support is available.
