A Linux distribution is a unique combination of operating system and applications which have been developed to meet the specific requirements of certain types of Linux user. Whereas Windows comes packaged as Vista and has legacy operating systems of XP, 2000, 98, etc. Linux has over three hundred ‘active’ distributions which deliver an unbelievable mix of configurability, features and personalization. Some of the more common and standardized distros being Gentoo, Ubuntu, Fedora, Mandriva, Debian and Slackware. Here we discuss all your different Linux distro options and explain what each one does? How a distro works? And how they can help deliver optimized Linux PC performance across any business sector on in any home. With Linux distribution installation guidance, reviews and troubleshooting tips. 530beda0-d9e0-491c-9c6d-e5ee7169a75e 1.03.01
You can now create a version of the Fedora Linux operating system which fits on a USB drive that you can carry anywhere and use on any PC. We explain the why’s and how’s of this process so you can see if this is right for you.
One of the problems with installing Kubuntu used to be that you had to install all codecs, Java, Flash, and Firefox individually. I found a way to make this easier by using a Bash script. I also added Skype, MPlayer, and other software to the script.
The newest version of Ubuntu Muslim Edition has been released. Ubuntu ME strives to meet the needs of today’s Muslims by combining a state of the art operating system with standard applications every Muslim needs. Islamic calendar, prayer time calculator, and even a complete Qur’an are included.
Contrary to popular belief, the effectiveness of an operating system is not fully dependent on the quality of the hardware in which it resides. And Puppy Linux is doing just that: turning old under powered PCs into powerful computer systems for your home or office.
This article is an introduction to help get you started with your fresh Kubuntu installation. Where is everything? Also, we’ll explain how to install a new software package in the Kubuntu environment.
Linux Live CDs allow you to test Linux without having to install it. Just burn a distribution to a CD and you can run Linux off this disk. Live CDs (also called bootable CDs) are easy to use and they don’t harm your computer.
Installing Linux under Windows was never this easy. With Wubi, you can install Kubuntu by simply inserting the Kubuntu CD in your CD-ROM player. In this article, I will talk you through this installation, and go over what information to provide to a help forum or in a 911 email if things go bad.
Ubuntu has taken the Linux world by storm, and become one of the most popular Linux distributions. But, have you given any thought to the meaning of the word “Ubuntu”? How does the philosophy of Ubuntu apply to the product bearing the same name?
The fourth part of this series on the Debian distribution for the Linux operating system will take you through the package life cycle of the Debian releases and how they are maintained and released.
In the fifth part of this series on the Debian distribution of Linux, we will take you through all of the branches of the Debian releases.
In the sixth part of this series on Debian, we will take you through all of the different repositories that Debian uses for its many branches and software packages.
In the third part of this series on the Debian distribution of the Linux operating system, we will take you through the different development procedures that Debian uses and explain how Debian’s releases are structured.
The second part of this series will take you through the history of the Debian operating system, how it was developed, and how it was then distributed by its creators.
You can’t drink it, but this Wine can still help you have a great Saturday night.
With all the available Linux distributions, finding the one that fits your needs can be a challenge. But, with careful attention to several important points, it doesn’t have to be a nightmare.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Desktop, is a distribution with its sights set firmly on the enterprise corporate desktop. For systems administrators who need a corporate Linux desktop with 24/7 support this works great, but for home users the ditribution falls a bit flat.
If there is one thing you can count on, it’s this: successful open source software must have a strange name. If this rule holds true, then maybe it explains some of the success of one of the newest major Linux distributions: Ubuntu.
Fedora Core 7 is a solid all-around distribution with lots to offer. Though perhaps not the best desktop distribution out there, it’s easy to use and its user interface and security features are top-notch.