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GNU/LINUX
GNU/Linux is a free Unix-like operating system that supports multiple platforms, users, and tasks. It is the result of combining the GNU project with the Linux kernel. It stands out as a prime example of free software, since its source code can be freely used, modified, and distributed. -
SLS Linux 1.5
Softlanding Linux System (SLS), created by Peter MacDonald in 1992, was one of the first GNU/Linux distributions. Derived from MCC Interim Linux, it was the first to offer more than just the kernel and basic utilities. -
Slackware 10.2
Slackware, created by Patrick Volkerding in 1993 and based on SLS, is the oldest Linux distribution still maintained. It has been the foundation for many others, including SUSE. Slackware focuses on stability, simplicity, and a Unix-like design. -
Debian GNU/Linux
Debian GNU/Linux is a free operating system created in 1993 by the Debian project. It uses the Linux kernel but also develops versions based on other kernels such as Hurd, NetBSD, and kFreeBSD. -
Debian
The Debian Project is a community of developers and users that maintains a GNU operating system based on free software. It was first announced in 1993 by Ian Murdock. The system is packaged in .deb format for various architectures and kernels. The name "Debian" comes from the combination of Deborah and Ian. -
SUSE Linux
SUSE Linux is a distribution originally based on Slackware. It is known for its ease of installation and management, thanks to graphical assistants—particularly the YasT configuration and installation tool. -
Red Hat Commercial Linux
The early versions of Red Hat Linux, known as Red Hat Commercial Linux, were released in 1995. It was the first distribution to use the RPM package format and later became the foundation for other distributions like Mandriva and Yellow Dog Linux. -
Conectiva
Conectiva developed products and services to support the open-source market, including books, manuals, additional software, tools, embedded systems, OEM programs, training kits, and the "Revista do Linux" (Linux Magazine). -
Mandriva Linux
Mandriva Linux, originally based on Red Hat Linux 5.1 and K Desktop Environment 1 in July 1998, has evolved into a fully independent distribution. Created by Gaël Duval, it emphasizes user-friendliness for new users and includes unique tools for system configuration. -
Corel Lunix
Corel, known for Corel Draw, developed Corel Linux in the late 1990s as part of a strategy to bring its applications to the Linux operating system. This distribution was based on Debian GNU/Linux and used KDE as its graphical environment. -
Quid
CRUX is a lightweight, simple, and X86-64-optimized GNU/Linux distribution for experienced Linux users. Its core philosophy, based on the KISS Principle, is reflected in its .tar.gz package system, BSD-style init scripts, and a small, refined package collection. -
Gentoo Linux
Gentoo Linux is a source-based Linux distribution for experienced users, named after the Gentoo penguin, which is a nod to Linux's penguin mascot, Tux. -
Puppy Linux
This describes a self-booting CD (Live CD) containing a window manager and essential programs. It transforms a computer into a workstation with applications for internet access (Browse, chatting), word processing, image/audio/video editing, and other tools, all condensed into a compact ISO file (50-180 MB). -
VectorLinux
VectorLinux is a desktop-oriented Linux distribution based on Slackware, designed for Intel x86 (32-bit, with a 64-bit alpha version available for x86_64). While its origins are credited to Canadian Robert S. Lange, its development is now handled by a growing international community. -
Knoppix Linux
Knoppix, developed by Klaus Knopper, is a Debian-based GNU/Linux distribution that primarily uses LXDE as its default desktop environment. Users can select other graphical interfaces like Gnome or IceWM from the boot menu. Gnoppix is a specific variant of Knoppix that features Gnome as its default desktop environment instead of KDE. -
sombrero fedora
Fedora is a stable, general-purpose Linux distribution based on RPM. It's maintained by a global community of engineers, graphic designers, and users who report bugs and test new technologies, with support from Red Hat. -
Centos
This describes an open-source operating system based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), offering free "enterprise-class" software. It's known for being robust, stable, and easy to install and use, with each release (since version 5) receiving ten years of support. -
Ubuntu
Ubuntu is a free and open-source operating system for computers. It's a Debian-based Linux distribution that runs on desktops and servers, supporting Intel, AMD, and ARM architectures. Ubuntu aims for the average user, focusing on ease of use and an improved user experience, and consists primarily of software distributed under free or open-source licenses. -
FoX Linux
FoX Linux was an old Italian Linux distribution based on Fedora. It was a single-CD distribution that used the KDE desktop environment and supported the 32-bit i686 computer architecture. -
Xubuntu
Xubuntu is a community-maintained, officially recognized Ubuntu derivative that uses the Xfce desktop environment. It's tailored for users with limited system resources or those seeking a highly efficient desktop experience. The latest stable version, 18.04 LTS (Bionic Beaver), released in April 2018, offers five years of long-term support. -
Edubuntu
Edubuntu was a version of Ubuntu developed with educators and technologists, specifically designed for students aged 6-18. It integrated an LTSP client architecture and educational applications. Until version 8.10, it offered a free CD ordering service called ShipIt.