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2. Linux - Wikipedia

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   A Linux-based system is a modular Unix-like operating system, deriving much of its basic design from principles established in Unix during the 1970s and 1980s. Such a system uses a monolithic kernel, the Linux kernel, which handles process control, networking, access to the peripherals, and file systems.

3. List of Linux distributions - Wikipedia

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   Arch Linux is an independently developed, x86-64 general-purpose Linux distribution that strives to provide the latest stable versions of most software by following a rolling-release model. The default installation is a minimal base system, configured by the user to only add what is purposely required. Distribution.

4. Ubuntu - Wikipedia

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   Ubuntu is built on Debian's architecture and infrastructure, and comprises Linux server, desktop and discontinued phone and tablet operating system versions. [30] Ubuntu releases updated versions predictably every six months, [31] and each release receives free support for nine months (eighteen months prior to 13.04) [32] with security fixes, high-impact bug fixes and conservative ...

5. Linux distribution - Wikipedia

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   A Linux distribution[ a] (often abbreviated as distro) is an operating system made from a software collection that includes the Linux kernel and often a package management system. They are often obtained from the website of each distribution, which are available for a wide variety of systems ranging from embedded devices (for example, OpenWrt ...

6. Debian - Wikipedia

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   Debian ( / ˈdɛbiən / ), [ 5][ 6] also known as Debian GNU/Linux, is a Linux distribution composed of free and open-source software and optionally non-free firmware or software [ 7][ 8] developed by the community-supported Debian Project, which was established by Ian Murdock on August 16, 1993.

7. Fedora Linux - Wikipedia

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   Fedora Linux [7] is a Linux distribution developed by the Fedora Project.It was originally developed in 2003 as a continuation of the Red Hat Linux project. It contains software distributed under various free and open-source licenses and aims to be on the leading edge of open-source technologies.