Okay, today post is about the difference of the linux distro, we know linux has many distro that we can choose, for example, Ubuntu or Arch, and why i post this, it's because almost all of the newbie didn't know what are their distro made for, i mean each distro has advantage for some purpose, now i'll show what is the distro use for. There is so much thing that we need to know before we install one of this distro, at least we know what we can install for any different purpose, just FYI Linux is is a Unix-like computer operating system assembled under the model of free and open source software development and distribution.The defining component of any Linux system is the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released October 5, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux system distributions may vary in many details of system operation, configuration, and software package selections.
Linux runs on a wide variety of computer hardware, including mobile phones, tablet computers, network routers, televisions, video game consoles, desktop computers, mainframes and supercomputers. Linux is a leading server operating system, and runs the 10 fastest supercomputers in the world. In addition, more than 90% of today's supercomputers run some variant of Linux. Okay back to the topic here what i want to told you, check it out :
DEBIAN
Debian is a operating systems based on Linux kernel. Debian is one of the free Linux operating system to be used by using GNU.Debian license GNU / Linux is a non-commercial distribution produced by volunteers from around the world working together over the Internet. These distributions want a spirit of open-source that must exist in Debian. Dynamism of this distro makes each release its packets are updated every time and can be accessed via apt-get utility. Apt-get is a command-line utility that can be used dynamically to upgrade the system Debian GNU / Linux through the apt-repository extensive network of Debian archive. The advantage of Debian is upgradability, inter-package dependencies are well defined, and its development in the open.
REDHAT
Red Hat is a distro that is quite popular among Linux developers and companies. Support-technical support, training, certification, application development, and joining the kernel hackers and free-software such as Alan Cox, Michael Johnson, Stephen Tweedie makes Red Hat is growing fast and is used in the company. The biggest point of this distribution is Red Hat Package Manager (RPM). RPM is a software to manage packages on our Linux systems and is considered the de-facto standard in packaging the distros derivatives and that these distributions are widely supported.
Debian is a operating systems based on Linux kernel. Debian is one of the free Linux operating system to be used by using GNU.Debian license GNU / Linux is a non-commercial distribution produced by volunteers from around the world working together over the Internet. These distributions want a spirit of open-source that must exist in Debian. Dynamism of this distro makes each release its packets are updated every time and can be accessed via apt-get utility. Apt-get is a command-line utility that can be used dynamically to upgrade the system Debian GNU / Linux through the apt-repository extensive network of Debian archive. The advantage of Debian is upgradability, inter-package dependencies are well defined, and its development in the open.
REDHAT
Red Hat is a distro that is quite popular among Linux developers and companies. Support-technical support, training, certification, application development, and joining the kernel hackers and free-software such as Alan Cox, Michael Johnson, Stephen Tweedie makes Red Hat is growing fast and is used in the company. The biggest point of this distribution is Red Hat Package Manager (RPM). RPM is a software to manage packages on our Linux systems and is considered the de-facto standard in packaging the distros derivatives and that these distributions are widely supported.
UBUNTU
Ubuntu is a Linux distribution based on Debian and has a desktop interface. The Ubuntu project is sponsored by Canonical Ltd (a company owned by Mark Shuttleworth). The name Ubuntu is taken from the name of a concept of ideology in South Africa. "Ubuntu" is derived from ancient African language, which means "taste perikemanusian against fellow human beings". Ubuntu also means "I am me because of the existence of us all". The purpose of the Ubuntu Linux distribution brings the spirit is contained in the Ubuntu into the world of software.Ubuntu is a complete Linux-based operating system, freely available and have good support from community and professional experts. Ubuntu itself is developed by the Ubuntu community volunteers and we invite you to participate to develop Ubuntu!
Fedora
Fedora (previously called Fedora Core, sometimes also called Fedora Linux) is an RPM-based Linux distribution developed by yum and the Fedora Project is supported by a community of programmers and sponsored by Red Hat. The name comes from the character Fedora fedora used in Red Hat logo. In release 1 to 6 of this distro called Fedora Core which then turned into Fedora on release to-7.
Xandros
Xandros Linux is a Linux distribution based on KDE system. It looks very similar to Microsoft Windows, so if operated very easily and comfortably. However, Xandros has better integration with Windows networks, capable of running OfficeXP applications, able to resize NTFS partitions during installation, etc.. Xandros is also free but not a commercial product.
KNOPPIX
Knoppix is a Linux live-cd distro that can run through the CD-ROM without installing them on your hard-disk. Debian based Linux distro and was created by Klaus Knopper. Application is complete and suitable for a demo or learn Linux for those who do not have space on your hard-disk, can also for a rescue CD. The downside of knoppix is a need for large memory to use a graphics mode that is 96 MB though it can also run on a 64 MB memory with a swap on the hard-disk as the author's experience but you need a little patience. Debian-based distro GNU / Linux.
Slackware
These distributions are distributions made by Patrick Volkerding of Slackware Linux, Inc.. the famous first time after SLS. Slackware is one of the initial distributions, and is the oldest still managed Slackware main goal is stability and ease of design, as well as a Linux distribution that most Unix-like, simple, stable, easy dikustom, and is designed for computers 386/486 or higher. These distributions include distributions are very cryptic and manual for Linux newbies, but by using this distro some users may find a lot of how the system works and to release them. Slackware is the oldest still tough to survive at all times. Recently released its new generation of the waves Slackware version 11 release of the other major distros like Mandriva 2007 and no longer Fedora 6.
SUSE
Previously named SUSE SUSE Linux and SuSE Linux Professional. SUSE Linux is one of the major Linux distributions are made in Germany. SUSE Linux was originally a German translation of Slackware. His company is now owned by Novel, Inc.. SuSE is the abbreviation of the phrase in German "Software-und System-Entwicklung" ("Software and system development"), but there is no official information saying that SuSE is connected with the German computer scientist Konrad Zuse.
TURBO LINUX
Turbo Linux is a Linux distribution that demand by companies and individuals in Japan and Asia. Linux-based products with high performance is utilized for workstation and server markets, especially for the use of clustering and orientation to the company. Some of its products: TurboLinux Workstation for dekstopnya, Turbolinux Server for the backend servers with high performance, especially for business use in the enterprise, e-commerce and B2B (Business-to-Business).
CentOS
CentOS is a free operating system based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).CentOS stands for Community Enterprise Operating System (Operating System Company artificial Community / Community).
Gentoo
Gentoo Linux is a Linux distribution that uses the Portage package management system. [Compare to: Debian uses. Deb package, RedHat / Mandrake using the pack. Rpm].Management package is designed for modular (easy plus-plus), portable (can be in port to other distributions), easily organized, flexible, and optimized for each user's computer.
Mandriva Linux / Linux-Mandrake
Mandriva Linux (formerly known as Mandrakelinux or Mandrake Linux) is an operating system created by Mandriva (formerly known as MandrakeSoft). Mandriva Linux uses the RPM Package Manager.Linux-Mandrake is one of the distributions derived from Red Hat Linux provides a lot of development and applications 'pre-configured' and supported by many languages around the world. These distributions are known easy for beginners and suitable for desktop class but did not rule to be used as a platform on the server. Optimization for Pentium-class processor up to make Linux-Mandrake can run well on that platform.
FreespireFreespire is a free version of the distro Linspire (aka Lindows), then the problem may be due to the name, changed to Linspire.
PCLinuxOS
PCLinuxOS, often abbreviated as PCLOS, is a desktop operating system. This is a free operating system for personal computers aimed at ease of use.
Puppy Linux
Puppy Linux is a Live CD Linux distribution that is very small in size and prioritizes ease of use.The entire operating system and applications running in RAM, which allows the boot media removed after the operating system works.
DAMN SMALL LINUX
Damn Small Linux (DSL) is one distro / mini linux variant. Called the Mini because the DSL package size of only 50MB. DSL is also possible to install in USB 128MB.
Kuliax
Kuliax is a LiveCD Linux distribution developed by Project Kuliax for education at the university. This distribution is based on Debian GNU / Linux and Knoppix, and has been optimized to the use of desktop Linux.
Lycoris
Lycoris is a linux distro that has made a beautiful version of linux and WinXP resembles, in terms of color, icons, and the easiness that exist. From the screenshot displays on his website you can observe that indeed Lycoris is a Linux distribution that beautify themselves so clever using Lycoris you'll find it works with Windows XP. Even OpenOffice is bundled with Lycoris has beautiful icons and typical Lycoris. Lycoris has different packages, and package called Linux root distribution Desktop / LX. Lycros have fasiltias IRIS is the Internet Rapid Installer for Linux Software to update you with new software. It's just this distro is not free and you need to pay with a number of "U.S. dollars".
LindowsLycoris
Lindows still lag behind in terms of appearance but beauty Lindows has been more mature and has reached version 4.0. Facilities that are interesting from the Lindows Click-n-Run is the facility to get thousands of Linux software that is configured to Lindows with a single click and the installation process can also add a shortcut on the desktop and the list of programs otomatis.Lindows also a commercial product.
LINARE
Linare has a special Linux distribution and desktop CPU package already installed Linare. Linare still seldom heard and is a newcomer. Linare is also a commercial product.
BlankOn
BlankOn Linux is a Linux distribution developed by the Linux Mover Foundation Indonesia (YPLI) and the Development Team Ubuntu Linux distribution produced in accordance with the general needs of computer users in Indonesia.By presenting the philosophy, ease. Ubuntu Linux is developed openly and together to produce a typical Linux distro Indonesia, especially for education, and government offices.
Chakra
ChakraThe Chakra Project is a free, independent and streamlined GNU / Linux desktop distribution optimized for the award-winning KDE Software Compilation and the Qt framework. Originally born of Arch Linux, Chakra features a half-rolling release model of the which allows fast, easy, and stable updates to the latest software bundle and a unique system designed to integrate key GTK applications into the environment.
Arch
Arch Linux (or Arch, pronounced / ɑrtʃ ) is an independently developed, Linux-based operating system for i686 and x86-64 computers. It is composed predominantly of free and open source software, and supports community involvement. The design approach of the development team focuses on simplicity, elegance, code correctness and Minimalism. "Simplicity", According to Arch, is defined as "... without unnecessary additions, modifications, or complications .." and is defined from a developer standpoint, rather than a user standpoint. Inspired by CRUX, another minimalist distribution, Arch Linux Judd Vinet started in March 2002. Vinet led the project until 1 October 2007, Pls he stepped down due to lack of time, transferring control of the project to Aaron Griffin. Arch Linux uses a rolling release model, Such That a regular system update is All that is needed to Obtain the latest software Arch; the installation images released by the Arch team up to date are simply snapshots of the main system components.
To facilitate regular package changes, Pacman was developed by Judd Vinet to Provide Arch with its own package manager Able to track dependencies. Users can create pacman packages compatible with using the Arch Build System and custom PKGBUILD scripts. This functionality has helped support the Arch User Repository, the which consists of user Contributed packages to supplement the official repositories.
Backtrack
The evolution of BackTrack spans many years of development, penetration tests, and unprecedented help from the security community. BackTrack originally started with earlier versions of live Linux distributions called Whoppix, IWHAX, and Auditor. When BackTrack was developed, it was designed to be an all in one live cd used on security audits and was specifically crafted to not leave any remnants of itself on the laptop. It has since expanded to being the most widely adopted penetration testing framework in existence and is used by the security community all over the world.
Okay, that's few of distro that i can explain and i can tell all of you, just FYI in Indonesia except BlankOn, we have Garuda One, Tea, Nusantara, Poci distro, and so many else that i can not write it down.
This article is created from many articles and from what the owner know, but almost all of its content taken from the homepage of each distro
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