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Flavors of Linux

Linux distributions take the Linux kernel and combine it with other free software to create complete operating systems. There are several popular Linux distributions, including Debian, Fedora, and Ubuntu. Debian is one of the oldest distributions and is known for stability, while Fedora focuses on cutting-edge software and integration. Ubuntu is also based on Debian but offers a more user-friendly interface. Each distribution includes package management tools like RPM to easily install, update, and remove software.

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Flavors of Linux

Linux distributions take the Linux kernel and combine it with other free software to create complete operating systems. There are several popular Linux distributions, including Debian, Fedora, and Ubuntu. Debian is one of the oldest distributions and is known for stability, while Fedora focuses on cutting-edge software and integration. Ubuntu is also based on Debian but offers a more user-friendly interface. Each distribution includes package management tools like RPM to easily install, update, and remove software.

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Flavors of Linux

➔ Linux is not a complete operating system


➔ It is just a kernel
➔ 3 major components of Linux operating System
i. Kernel
ii. Shell
iii. File structure
➔ Linux distribution take the linux kernel combined with free software to
create complete packages
➔ To install Linux, a Linux distribution should be chosen
➔ Flavors of Linux come from different companies
➔ Flavors of Linux are called as Distributions
➔ Different flavors of Linux are
i. Debian
ii. Ubuntu
iii. Fedora
iv. CentOs/Red Hat Enterprise Linux

1. Debian
➔ It is also called as Debian GNU/Linux
➔ Debian is an unix-like operating system composed only of free open
source software.
➔ Ubuntu was founded to take the core bits of stable Debian
➔ Most of famous distribution are based on Debian:
i. Ubuntu
ii. Distro Knoppix
iii. Damn small Linux

➔ Debian stable Linux distribution is popular for personal computer and


network servers
➔ Debian was first announced in 1993 by Ian Murdock
➔ In Debian, package management operations are done by different tools
available on Debian
➔ Three branches of Debian releases/ distribution
i. Stable
ii. Testing
iii. Unstable
i. Stable :
o It is the current release and targets stable and well tested software
needs
o Bugs are fixed or removed and formed as stable

ii. Testing
o Preview branch which had some testing
o It contains newer packages that stable
o Updates continually until it is frozen

iii. Unstable
o In this, packages are accepted without checking the distribution
as a whole.

2. Fedora
➔ Fedora is a Linux distribution developed by the community-supported
Fedora Project and sponsored by Red Hat.
➔ It is the foundation for the commercial Red Hat Enterprise Linux
➔ It uses the “ upstream” software that provide a platform that integrates all
the upstream software without adding their own custom tools
➔ Fedora was founded when Red Hat decided to discontinue Red Hat Linux
and form Red Hat Enterprise Linux
➔ Fedora provides users with an easy-to-use build system for creating their
own repositions.
➔ Three Primary Editions:
i. Fedora Workstation
ii. Fedora Server
iii. Fedora Cloud

➔ Fedora Workstation: It targets users who need reliable, user-friendly and


powerful operating system for laptop or desktop.
➔ Fedora Server: It targets the server with largest data center technology
➔ Fedora Cloud: Provides minimal image of Fedora and it is deployed in
cloud computing
3. RPM
➔ RPM stands for Red Hat Package Manager
➔ The software is packages in a special archive which is called as Red Hat
Package Manager
➔ RPM archive contains following files:
i. Program files
ii. Configuration files
iii. Data files
iv. Documentation of software application

➔ Users can create their own RPM packages to install or uninstall.


➔ It provides an easy to use interface
➔ RPM include
i. Detailed information on a package
ii. It contains complete testing of files it installs
➔ Installation can be made easy by using configure script
➔ This script automatically detects system configuration and generates a
Makefile with which a binary is created to make it compatible to the
system.
➔ Linux distributions such as Red Hat, OpenLinux, SUSE use RPM
packages to install or remove.
➔ A Linux Software application consist of several files which is placed in
different directories
➔ rpm command on a shell command line help to install or uninstall RPM
packages.
➔ Popular RPM packages are Kpackage, GNOMERPM etc

4. UBUNTU
➔ Ubuntu is the Debian based free and Open source Linux Operating
system
➔ Its distributions are used for personal computers and network servers
➔ Ubuntu builds a unique user interface and offers a solid choice of tools
➔ The latest version of Ubuntu is Ubuntu 18.04 LTS “Bionic Beaver”
which was released on April 26, 2018.
➔ It releases new stable versions of Ubuntu every six months and new Long
Term support versions every two years
➔ Features :
i. Complete
ii. Open Source
iii. Secure
iv. Accessible to everyone
v. Customisable, Built in firewall and virus protection
➔ Ubuntu was founded from the core bits of Debian
➔ Flavors of Ubuntu:[
i. Kubuntu
ii. Xubuntu
iii. Lubuntu
iv. Ubuntu GNOME
v. Ubuntu MATE
vi. Ubuntustudio
vii. Edubuntu
viii. Ubuntu Kylin

➔ The different between each Ubuntu flavour are in the set of packages
installed.
➔ Ubuntu OS and Ubuntu for Android can be used on mobile devices
➔ It provides a world class platform for anyone to use

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