Linux is an operating system whose core is a most unsual piece of software called a "kernel". The kernel and fundamentals of the operating system (OS) were developed by Linus Torvalds. Torvald wanted to create a free, open-source OS based off of the previously common UNIX OS. Linux has now developed much further; it has evolved into many things for many uses. You could say a type of Linux would be called a distribution. Here is a list of common distributions:
- Ubuntu
- Fedora Core
- Linspire (a commercial "pay-for" distribution)
- Xandros (another commercial distribution)
- Debian
- 64 Studio (a personal favorite, this is an audio/video/multimedia distribution)
- DSL (Damn Small Linux, another excellent distribution, very small)
- Many, many more!
There are other distributions called "live" distributions that are used to try out Linux, restore a computer, partition a hard drive, and several other good uses. A popular "live" distribution of Linux is called Knoppix.
Before installing Linux, you will need to research how to partition for it, how to burn ISO's to CD's, what type you want as well as what you will use it for, how easily you can do it on your own (will you need a tech-savvy friend or family member to help?) and several other considerations that are critical to installation.
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