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| KOLDCASE 2001-05-20, 3:30 am |
| Hi, I am new to Linux and just got a RedHat 7.0 OS which I am yet to install in my Thunderbird 1GHz system already running Win2k.
I noticed a word which was used in this forum which I don't understand and would like to, the word is "distro", what does it mean?
I would be happy if words like this which could get us new ones confused be fully spelt out and explained.
Thanks
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| dentonb2000 2001-05-20, 5:29 am |
| Since Linux is an Open Source operating system, meaning anyone can use the source code, many different distributions have surfaced based on the basic linux kernel. RedHat, Mandrake, Corel, Slackware, Debian, TurboLinux, Yellowdog...and the list goes on, are all indeed linux. The difference tends to be in installation, security-vice-usability stance and many other factors.
Hope this helps somewhat. | |
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| A 'distro' is short for 'distribution', which refers to the various distributions of Linux, like Caldera, Slackware, Debian, Red Hat, Turbo, S.u.S.E., Corel, etc. Bascvially they are the versions of Linux that are distributed by a certain organisation, company or individual. Each has it's own quirks and advantages/disadvantages. | |
| KOLDCASE 2001-05-20, 7:01 am |
| quote:
Originally posted by dentonb2000
Since Linux is an Open Source operating system, meaning anyone can use the source code, many different distributions have surfaced based on the basic linux kernel. RedHat, Mandrake, Corel, Slackware, Debian, TurboLinux, Yellowdog...and the list goes on, are all indeed linux. The difference tends to be in installation, security-vice-usability stance and many other factors.
Hope this helps somewhat.
thanks.
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