Linux Distributions

There are various Linux distributions that can be downloaded without charge or purchased from the vendor. Each of these distributions consist of the Linux operating system and utilities together with numerous other FOSS applications such as web server, email server, office productivity suite, web browser, etc. Examples of Linux distributions are Red Hat, Debian, Mandrake and Red Flag. Most of the distributions come with installation utilities that facilitates the installation process.

Linux Distribution Chooser by Khairil Yusof — last modified 2004-09-10 11:10 AM

There are 100's of different Linux distributions and picking one can be difficult. So (:^tuxs.org) has devised the "Linux Distribution Chooser" to help you find a good distribution to try for the first time.

Fedora by admin — last modified 2004-10-11 11:10 AM

The goal of The Fedora Project is to work with the Linux community to build a complete, general purpose operating system exclusively from free software. It is a user-friendly distribution that is easy to install and use for those new to Linux.

Debian by admin — last modified 2004-10-15 08:01 AM

Debian is a free operating system (OS) for your computer. An operating system is the set of basic programs and utilities that make your computer run. Debian uses the Linux kernel (the core of an operating system), but most of the basic OS tools come from the GNU project; hence the name GNU/Linux.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux by admin — last modified 2004-09-26 02:31 PM

A commercial Linux distribution. It's sold by annual subscription, runs on multiple architectures, and is certified by top enterprise software and hardware vendors.

SUSE Linux by admin — last modified 2004-09-26 03:07 PM

A commercial Linux distribution, SUSE offers server and desktop solutions that is certified by a large range of hardware and software vendors.

Ubuntu Linux by Khairil Yusof — last modified 2004-10-21 03:29 PM

Ubuntu is a complete desktop Linux operating system, freely available with both community and professional support.

BOSS by Khairil Yusof — last modified 2006-09-26 04:10 PM

BOSS(Bharat Operating System Solutions) is a Linux distribution developed by C-DAC for enhancing the use of Free / Open Source Software in the country. Made specifically for the Indian environment , it consists of a pleasing Desktop environment coupled with Indian language support and other packages that are most relevant for use in the government domain. Subsequent versions will support the educational domain as well.