What are the distributions of linux

Novices are often confused by the many distributions of Linux. Let's explain this problem first.

Technically, the Linux developed by Linus Torvaz is just a kernel. Kernel refers to a system software that provides device driver, file system, process management, network communication and other functions. The kernel is not a complete operating system, it is only the core of the operating system. Some organizations or manufacturers package the Linux kernel with various software and documents, and provide system installation interface and system configuration, configuration and management tools, which constitute the distribution version of Linux.

In the development of Linux kernel, various Linux distributions have played a great role, and they have promoted the application of Linux, which makes more people begin to pay attention to Linux. Therefore, it is not accurate to refer to Red Hat, Ubuntu, SUSE and so on directly as Linux. They are distributions of Linux, or rather, "operating system packages with Linux as the core."

Each distribution of Linux uses the same Linux kernel, so there is no compatibility problem in the kernel layer, and each version has a different feeling, which is only reflected in the outermost layer of the distribution (applications developed by publishers).

Debian

Debian runs extremely stably, which makes it ideal for use with servers. Debian maintains three formal software libraries and one non-free software library, which inspired several other distributions (such as Ubuntu and Kali).

The operating system Debian has spawned several Linux distributions. It has more than 37500 software packages, and the only other distribution that beats Debian in this respect is Gentoo.

Debian uses apt or aptitude to install and update software.

Gentoo

Like Debian, the Gentoo operating system contains a large number of software packages. Gentoo does not appear in the form of precompilation, but needs to be compiled for each system at a time.

Even the Gentoo community finds Gentoo difficult to install and use; however, it is considered the best learning object to learn more about the inner workings of the Linux operating system.

When it comes to Gentoo, someone always says, "if you want to learn to use a Linux distribution, learn to use it; if you learn Gentoo, you learn Linux."

Ubuntu

Ubuntu is a derivative of Debian and the most popular free operating system today. Ubuntu focuses on its application in this market, which is common on servers, cloud computing, and even some mobile devices running Ubuntu Linux.

As a derivative of Debian Gnu Linux, the process, look and feel of Ubuntu is still mostly the same as Debian. It uses apt software management tools to install and update software

Damn Vulnerable Linux

Of course, most people may have never heard of this release, but it still has a place in this article. So, what's so special about it?

Damn Vulnerable Linux is aptly named: it literally means "damned vulnerable Linux".

Vulnerable Linux (DVL) is by no means a good Linux distribution in the general sense. It deliberately bundles bad, misconfigured, outdated software that is easy to be attacked by lawbreakers.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

This is the first Linux distribution for the commercial market. It has a server version and supports a wide range of processor architectures, including x86 and x86x64. Red Hat Company trains and certifies system administrators through the course Red Hat Certified system Administrator / Red Hat Certified engineer (RHCSA/RHCE).

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