There is no one Linux. To have, install, and use Linux, one must choose one or more distributions, often called distros, flavors, or flavours. Hundreds exist, and more emerge every month. Each has merits, and often weaknesses, as most exist for specialized uses. It is easy to make new ones, as Linux is open source software. Distributions are listed in this category and many subcategories.
On this page, categories are arranged in three groups and levels: 1) Top group: issues spanning multiple unrelated distributions. 2) Middle group: types or classes of distribution. 3) Bottom group: specific distributions, individual instances; there is at least one distribution of this name/type, with its own category.
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A security-oriented, lightweight Linux distribution based on musl libc and busybox.
Includes project Wiki, bug tracking system and forums. Distribution has its own package management system, Pacman.
Offering CentOS Linux and CentOS Stream. Community-driven free software, an open source ecosystem around a Linux platform.
Combining a user-focused desktop environment on top of Conary. Service includes a download section, news beats, community support and contact information.
Media-Center purposed Linux distribution for embedded devices and desktop computers.
Distribution based on alternative directory hierarchy. Descriptions, news, downloads, mail list, documents, screenshots.
Operating System with a basic set of tools for everyday computing, media, internet and office.
Source-based distribution based on a GPLed package management system named Sorcery; fork of Sorcerer GNU/Linux. Not a business. Developed and maintained by people who got together to preserve and extend technology they liked using.
Details about the OS, the project and downloads.
A mid-weight desktop environment, fast and low-resource, while still being attractive and user-friendly.
A gnu/Linux distro by Blue Systems. Documentation, support and download link.
Distribution based on encap package managing system for ease of installation and upgrades. The main purpose is to keep its creators happy and give them something to do in their free time.
Provides a fully free version of Arch Linux, with no proprietary components of any kind. News, bug tracker, wiki, package database, mailing lists.
An operating system designed for home computing. Forum and help center on the site.
Source-based distribution based on a GPLed package management system named Sorcery, with metaphors of casting and dispelling programs to install and uninstall them.
Firm to phase out its custom Sun Linux and move instead to partner with Red Hat and other mainstream Linux firms, a strategy more aligned with other server competitors. [CNET News.com]
(March 28, 2003)
The firm is considering a shift from Sun Linux to partnerships with mainstream Linux sellers such as SuSE and Red Hat, as done by IBM, Dell Computer, Hewlett-Packard. [CNET News.com]
(March 06, 2003)
A security-oriented, lightweight Linux distribution based on musl libc and busybox.
Operating System with a basic set of tools for everyday computing, media, internet and office.
Details about the OS, the project and downloads.
A gnu/Linux distro by Blue Systems. Documentation, support and download link.
Combining a user-focused desktop environment on top of Conary. Service includes a download section, news beats, community support and contact information.
Offering CentOS Linux and CentOS Stream. Community-driven free software, an open source ecosystem around a Linux platform.
Includes project Wiki, bug tracking system and forums. Distribution has its own package management system, Pacman.
An operating system designed for home computing. Forum and help center on the site.
Media-Center purposed Linux distribution for embedded devices and desktop computers.
A mid-weight desktop environment, fast and low-resource, while still being attractive and user-friendly.
Provides a fully free version of Arch Linux, with no proprietary components of any kind. News, bug tracker, wiki, package database, mailing lists.
Distribution based on encap package managing system for ease of installation and upgrades. The main purpose is to keep its creators happy and give them something to do in their free time.
Source-based distribution based on a GPLed package management system named Sorcery; fork of Sorcerer GNU/Linux. Not a business. Developed and maintained by people who got together to preserve and extend technology they liked using.
Source-based distribution based on a GPLed package management system named Sorcery, with metaphors of casting and dispelling programs to install and uninstall them.
Distribution based on alternative directory hierarchy. Descriptions, news, downloads, mail list, documents, screenshots.
Firm to phase out its custom Sun Linux and move instead to partner with Red Hat and other mainstream Linux firms, a strategy more aligned with other server competitors. [CNET News.com]
(March 28, 2003)
The firm is considering a shift from Sun Linux to partnerships with mainstream Linux sellers such as SuSE and Red Hat, as done by IBM, Dell Computer, Hewlett-Packard. [CNET News.com]
(March 06, 2003)
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