Type - Type of Linux

Linux which is a free and open source software that can be developed, now began to widely used by computer users. Some kind of Linux among others :

1. Knoppix 3.8

Knoppix may be regarded as a pioneer of Live CD, which is an operating system that can be directly executed and used without installation. This operating system pioneered by a group of Linux programmers and users from Germany. According to the official website at http://knoppix.com/, Knoppix can be used as a system ready to use for everyday purposes, for the sake of education and product demonstrations at school or college, or as a tool for improvement (recovery). By using the method of decompression on the fly, a capacity of about 700MB CD can be used to run a complete Linux system with a capacity of 2 gigabytes.

Unlike the Ubuntu Gnome mengandakan as graphic interface, Knoppix uses the KDE graphical interface version of 3:32 as the default. In this version, this distribution has only one image file for download, which version of the Live CD. If users want to install Knoppix onto the hard drive it, they can take advantage of tools that have been provided in this version. Currently, the latest version of Knoppix is ​​4.0. Unfortunately, at the time this article was written, this new version is available for German language and packaged in a piece of the DVD. As for English, the latest version of Knoppix is ​​3.9.

Knoppix can be installed in a computer with an Intel-based processor specifications or kompatibelnya (486 or higher), RAM capacity of about 128MB to run the graphics mode with KDE and various office applications, a CD-ROM drive types IDE / ATAPI / USB / SCSI / Firewire) , a standard VGA graphics card, mouse connector PS / 2, serial, or USB, and hard drive with a 1GB or higher (if it will be installed in hard disk). If users only want to run Knoppix in text mode, the need for RAM and hard drive will certainly be lower than those specifications.

2. Linux Xnuxer

Still remember Daniel Firman? Men named alias Xnuxer had a chance to make a scene by changing the appearance of the Commission's official site at General Election. Last July, Daniel announced the launch of a Linux distro oprekannya results. Distributions which, according to Dani worked alone for 7 days and 7 nights was named Xnuxer Linux version 1. Distro is distributed in the form of live CD that can be run without installation.

Xnuxer Linux is built on the foundations of Debian Sarge 3.1 and Knoppix 3.9. "The concept is applied in Xnuxer Linux is making Linux can be used easily by end-users to enhance the appearance of KDE without reducing the performance" as described by Daniel.

Daniel Hope seems achieved. You can enjoy yourself KDE with a different appearance than usual. More simply and make Linux look easy. Those who are familiar with Windows is likely to remain "feel at home" when you try Linux Xnuxer.

3. Fedora Core 4

In the first half of 2003, Red Hat announced to no longer sell its consumer products separately, and take it off as a semi-autonomous unit that is named Red Hat Linux Project. The project is continuing production konseumen version, but this time as a free product that involves the Linux community.


Fedora Core is Red Hat's distributions made by Project after joining the Fedora Project, a community project that specializes make a variety of package applications to run on Red Hat Linux.

Looking at history, Fedora Core is clearly the result of the evolution of Red Hat Linux that stopped at version 9. Because the result of evolution, Fedora Core has the appearance, "feel" and functionality of a typical Red Hat Linux.

Fedora Core 4, released on June 13, 2005, is the latest release of the Fedora Project, which offers many improvements and new features compared to its predecessor versions. Fedora Core 4 includes all the latest software updates, including GNOME 2.10 and KDE 3.4 is more beautiful and supporting performance.

Fedora Core 4 can be burned to four pieces of CD or a DVD. This distro does not use a live CD and must be installed to the hard disk. Installing Fedora Core 4 is easy, and not much changed from previous releases. Fedora uses a graphical Anaconda installer so easy to follow. These distributions can also work well in various specifications of the system without the need ngoprek on the command line. Good news for Apple computer users, Fedora Core 4 now fully supports the PowerPC CPU architecture, so it can run on the processor Apple G3, G4, G5 even. That way, Apple users now have a stable alternative operating systems other than Mac OS X.

4. Ubuntu 5:04

Ubuntu takes its name from the ancient African language. According to the Ubuntu site (www.ubuntulinux.org), the name of Ubuntu means "humanity to others". This distro is born from the desire of the developers of Linux to present a Linux distro that is easy to use, reliable, quality, and free. Ubuntu can be used both for machines acting as servers or as a desktop computer. These distributions also supports a variety of processors available on the market such as Intel x86, AMD64, and PowerPC.

The Ubuntu project (Ubuntu Project) sponsored by Canonical Ltd.. Ubuntu enthusiasts can order the Ubuntu CD in the amount they want for free by visiting the website. However, Ubuntu enthusiasts can also download the Ubuntu image file (in the form of a file. Iso) by visiting www.ubuntulinux.org/download/ address. Since Ubuntu is distributed on two CDs, make sure you get or download the image file that suit your need. For information, version of the Ubuntu install CD is devoted to the hard drive installed. While the version of Ubuntu Live CD is dedicated to run directly via the CD-ROM without the need to be installed again onto the hard drive.

5:04 Ubuntu Hoary Hedgehog is the latest version of this operating system. This operating system requires a computer with the specifications of the family of x86 processors (Intel 486, Pentium, Pentium II, III, and 4), AMD, or VIA (formerly Cyrix), VGA graphics card with a depth of 256 colors or higher, 128MB RAM or more high, a CD-ROM drive, and about 1 gigabyte of disk space or higher (if it will be installed in hard disk). This specification is the basic requirement for running the graphics mode in Ubuntu. If users prefer the text mode, the required computer specifications can be even lower than those specifications.

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5. PC Linux OS

PCLinuxOS is a Linux distribution that was born in the summer of 2003 and was originally developed from Mandrake (now Mandriva) 9.2. At that Mandrake is still using kernel version 2.4, devfs, and XFree86. Within two years, has evolved into an entirely new distro as Mandriva developing leaves roots RedHatnya. PCLinuxOS Preview 9 which has been using the latest kernel 2.6.11-oci11 that works perfectly with KDE 3.4.1 desktop. KDE 3.4.1 itself utilize backend hal / dbus to ease automounting devices such as USB keys, cdrom, cameras, and scanners.

PCLinuxOS is distributed in the form of live CD. This means you do not need to install PCLinuxOS onto the hard drive. Simply insert the CD and boot from CDROM. Within about five minutes, you already can use it. PCLinuxOS will uncompress the data from the CD as you go along so you can enjoy a variety of programs that measured about 2 gigabytes. PCLinuxOS will run in memory and allows you to access the entire computer, burn a CD, save to disk, to enjoy digital entertainment or surfing the web. Live CD means portability aka bring your system environment is already familiar with you wherever you go.

6. Mandrake 10.0

Mandrake Linux distribution is one even the first to apply the concept of operating systems with graphical interfaces that are very "friendly" with its users.

This Linux distribution project actually started Mandrake since 1998. With the concentration of the easier development of Linux, Mandrake has changed the specter of "creepy" Linux is initially filled with complicated configuration using the command line into a Linux distribution that offers more convenience.

The changes and addition of several new features continue to be Mandrake from time to time. Even to mark it, Mandrake change the whole name of the Mandriva distribution. Up to now the name used as a continuation of the development of Mandriva Linux Mandrake distribution.

The last version of the Linux distributions released by Mandriva is 10. Still bercirikhas easy user interface that owned the previous Mandrake distribution, Mandriva 10 also comes with Linux kernel 2.6.3.

Installing a Linux distribution that this one is fairly easy. Before Mandrake developed, which will install the Linux users are required to understand at least how to compile the Linux kernel and kernel modules associated with earlier. Sometimes this process takes time and energy is not small. This is realized by some developers of other Linux distribution like RedHat and Suse. They begin to develop a linux installation interface.

Departing from there that the installation of Mandrake and then develop a better interface. Structuring information and installation steps are packed so that no longer see the true complexity of the Linux installation.

7. Suse

SUSE Linux adl one of the major Linux distributions which are made in Germany. SUSE Linux originally a German translation dr bhs Dlm Slackware. His company is now owned by Novel, Inc.. SuSE adl abbreviation dr bhs Dlm German sentence "Software-und System-Entwicklung" ("Software and system development"), but there is inofficial information which said that the SuSE computer is connected with the German scientist Konrad Zuse.

SUSE LINUX including distributions of the most respected as a provider of technology solutions and world leadership in open source operating system. Distro team from Germany has the largest developers in the world that has been widely credited with lifting the name of SUSE as the most complete Linux solution today. In 2003, the official SUSE LINUX was acquired by Novell, Inc..

SUSE Linux Professional (SLP) 3.9 is a desktop operating system distribution that invites click amazed when tested. This distro has all the Linux applications that are likely needed by everyone. Various applications are then presented with a choice of KDE or GNOME interface to date.

To remember is that since the beginning of the SUSE LINUX has a reputation as a distro that's not intended for ordinary users. So do not expect this distribution will be as easy as Xandros or Linspire. Do not be afraid to try to remember the full documentation available for this distro, it's just that this distribution may be more appropriate for developers, a power user, or someone who is interested in trying out how far desktop Linux can be used.

As a high-end Linux distribution, SLP 9.3 can run on low-speed Pentium with a minimum of 128MB memory and 500MB hard disk space. Of course, the recommended minimum is Pentium 1GHz processor, 256MB memory and 2.5 GB hard drive.