Fig: Favorite Linux Distribution Voting Results
1. Ubuntu
Like most of you, Ubuntu is my #1 choice for desktop Linux. I use it both at home and work. Ubuntu is the #1 in the Linux desktop market and some use Ubuntu for the servers also. Ubuntu offers the following three editions.
- Ubuntu Desktop Edition
- Ubuntu Server Edition
- Ubuntu Notebook Remix
Additional Details:
- Home Page: http://www.ubuntu.com
- Ubuntu Download Page
- Created by: Canonical Ltd., (who also provides commercial support, if you need it)
- Used As: Desktop and Server
- Latest Version: Ubuntu 9.04
- Read more about Ubuntu Distribution at wikipedia.
Refer to our Ubuntu Tips and Tricks article series.
2. Debian
Debian is also called as Debian GNU/Linux, as most of the basic OS tools comes from the GNU Project. Lot of other famous distributions are based on Debian, which includes our #1 distro Ubuntu and many others — such as Knoppix, Linspire, Damn Small Linux etc.,
Additional Details:
- Home Page: http://www.debian.org/
- Debian Download Page
- Created By: Ian Murdock
- Latest Version: Debian 5.0.1
Read more about Debian Distribution at wikipedia.
3. Fedora
Fedora is sponsored by Red Hat. If you are interested in experimenting with the the leading technologies, you should use fedora, as the release cycle is very short and fedora tends to include the latest technology software/packages in it’s distribution.
Additional Details:
- Home Page: http://www.fedoraproject.org/
- Fedora Download Page
- Created by: Fedora Project (sponsored by Red Hat)
- Latest Version: Fedora 11
- Based On: Red Hat Linux
Read more about Fedora Distribution at wikipedia.
4. CentOS
From the CentOS website: CentOS 2, 3, and 4 are built from publically available open source SRPMS provided by a prominent North American Enterprise Linux vendor. CentOS is designed for people who need an enterprise class OS without the cost or support of the prominent North American Enterprise Linux vendor.
Additional Details:
- Home Page: http://www.centos.org/
- CentOS Download Page
- Created by: CentOS Project
- Latest Version: CentOS 5
- Based on: Red Hat Linux
Read more about CentOS Distribution at wikipedia
5. Red Hat
Additional Details:
- Home Page: http://www.redhat.com/
- Red Hat Download Page
- Created by: Red Hat
- Latest Version: Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
Read more about Red Hat Distribution at wikipedia.
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