Introduction
As a benefit to the source code for the Linux kernel being freely distributed,
a number of companies have developed their own "distribution" (or "flavour") of
Linux. Each of these distributions has its own feature set, so below are brief
descriptions of each to let you choose which one is right for you.
We sell the latest stable releases of each Distribution, so you're always up
to date.
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Red Hat Linux has combined Performance and Flexibility to become a
market-leading, trusted Linux distribution. Redhat keeps up on all bugs and
updates them very quickly. It is also very easily installed using RPM (Red
Hat Package Management). All of this makes Redhat our most popular distribution.
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Mandrake Linux was created in 1998 with the goal of making Linux easier to use
for everyone. At that time, Linux was already well-known as a powerful and
stable operating system that demanded strong technical knowledge and extensive
use of the "command line"; MandrakeSoft saw this as an opportunity to integrate
the best graphical desktop environments and contribute its own graphical
configuration utilities and quickly became famous for setting the standard in
ease-of-use and functionality.
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Debian is updated and maintained through the work of many users who volunteer
their efforts. Extensive pre-release testing is done to ensure the highest
degree of reliability possible, and a publicly accessible bug tracking system
provides an easy way to monitor customer feedback. Along with its large
selection of prepackaged software it contains advanced package management
tools that allow for easy installation and maintenance on individual systems
and workstation clusters.
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FreeBSD offers advanced networking, performance, security and compatibility
features today which are still missing in other operating systems, even some of
the best commercial ones. FreeBSD also makes an ideal Internet or Intranet
server. It provides robust network services, even under the heaviest of loads,
and uses memory efficiently to maintain good response times for hundreds, or
even thousands, of simultaneous user processes.
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Slackware is an advanced Linux operating system, designed with the twin goals
of ease of use and stability as top priorities. Including the latest popular
software while retaining a sense of tradition, providing simplicity and ease
of use alongside flexibility and power, Slackware brings the best of all worlds
to the table.
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Gentoo Linux is a versatile and fast Linux distribution that's geared towards
Linux power users. Unlike other distros, Gentoo Linux has an advanced package
management system called Portage. Portage is a true ports system in the tradition
of BSD ports, but is Python-based and sports a number of advanced features
including dependencies, fine-grained package management, "fake" (OpenBSD-style)
installs, path sandboxing, safe unmerging, system profiles, virtual packages,
config file. Smooth and Sleek.
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SuSE is the leading distribution of Linux in Europe. SuSE Linux has set new
standards for quality and ease of use, offering the most comprehensive packages
of Linux-based applications. SuSE's world-class customer services and support
has made it the #1 choice for European businesses.SuSE is quickly gaining
popularity among seasoned professionals and newcomers alike.
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