Linux OS:Brief Information And Some Famous Linux Distributions

Information about linux operating system

Have you ever used a Linux operating system?

History:-

Linux was first released on 5th October 1991 by Linus Torvalds.It was developed as free OS for PCs.IT is based on UNIX OS which was implemented in 1969 at AT&T's Bell Laboratories.This laboratory has given lots of new technology and research to the IT world.Then Developers worked to integrate GNU component with the Linux kernel and made a fully functional and free OS.

Linus Torvalds

There are many Linux distributions are available in the market at a free of cost because Linux is under a GNU General Public License so its a free and open source software.

 Advantages:

• Cost :- Of course this is a main advantage of Linux over Microsoft or mac that it is a free to use.User are also allowed to develop 

• Reliability:-The most of the Linux versions are very reliable as they can often run for years without needing to be reinstalled.

• Choice:-There are hundreds of the Linux versions are available in the market so you can choose as per your need.This is the best advantage as per my thinking.

• Free Software:-There are many choices when it comes to doing any specific task.Regular users and programmer contribute applications all the time so the the software becomes best in its work.

• Hardware:-It can be run on any modern PC,it can be used as a firewall or a file server or a backup server.

• Support:-It is hard to find masters with all the Linux distro but there are lots of amount of information available online and books are also there for you

Disadvantages:

• Ease of access:-To become familiar with Linux OS needs some patience and more learning.It is difficult to use when you are accessing it first time.

• Compatibility:-Though Developers and contribute do their best to keep Linux kernel up to date,it is incompatible with the brand new hardware.

• Alternate:-There are many software packages available but sometimes it is hard to find alternate program for your work to popular windows program.

So these disadvantages are nearly negligible due to their awesome features,work and advantages. 

List of top used Linux OS:

Ubuntu

It is based on debian distributing.ubuntu means "Humanity to others".It is secure OS.It ha inbuilt firewall and virus protection.It works excellent with wide range of devises.It's compatible with windows too.

Download Ubuntu

Linux Mint

It is based on Ubuntu.It is one of the most popular Linux distribution as it is ease to install,easy to use, reliable, safe and full multimedia support.It comes with java, flash, vlc already installed.It provide more than 30000 software packages.

 Download Mint


Fedora 

Fedora is a very stable version of Linux.It is up to date.It is best for development purpose based on Linux.It has good security features and many supported packages.Red hat team has contribute to stimulate collaboration and create new software technology.

Download Fedora


openSUSE 

It is also a highly stable version.It is always been a top distro.It has intuitive and comprehensive tools to use.It also has a very large number of packages available(6000).It release its new version every 8 months.It introduced new tumbleweed rolling release repository to keep you updated continuously.  

Download openSUSE


Debian

It is one of the oldest and widely used distro.It is Unix based so it can be used as desktop or server OS to use it as a multiple user OS.It comes with 26000 package.It comes with own APT package management system.

Download Debian


Arch

Arch was launched in 2002 as rolling release so you don't need to reload OS to get latest version of OS.Its installation include latest kernel where as other distributions only include after their next release.

Download Arch

Xubuntu 13.10

Kubuntu

If you want a best desktop distribution then you should go for a Xubuntu 13.10.It uses Xface desktop environment.And it is a lightweight desktop environment and user-friendly.It is compiled on Linux,NetBSD,FreeBSD,OpenBSD,Solaris,Spark,Alpha...

Download Xubuntu


Backtrack

It is a well known specialized Linux distribution focusing on security tools for penetration tester and security professionals.it has all the tools for network testing.some patched WiFi drivers to allow injection attacks. You can download the distribution in a GNOME or a KDE version, for 32-bit or 64-bit x86 machines. It’s a live DVD ISO file, which you can burn to a DVD or write to a USB stick.

Download Backtrack 5


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