links - linux distros

Info

• About Linux distributions http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux_distribution history, choosing, installation wiki : 2006
• Linux Distribution Guide http://www.linuxlinks.com/portal/news/staticpages/index.php?page=20070528093134661 Very good explanation. "Brief guide to the world of Linux distributions, primarily aimed at individuals who are new to the Linux scene, and who are thinking about taking the plunge and trying Linux for the first time. ... With a very brief history of the origins of Linux." Linux Links : 2007

Compare

• Comparison of Linux distributions http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_Linux_distributions "The many available Linux distributions differ for a range of reasons including technical, organizational, and philosophical"; not current throughout wikipedia : 2006
• DistroWatch http://distrowatch.com Distributions, information, reviews, websites, included packages, ... DistroWatch : 2007
• Linux Distributions http://www.linuxbasis.com/distributions.html Very comprehensive summary of all distributions; classifed by Classics, Easy to Use, Live CDs, Rescue CDs, Floppy, Specialized (multimedia, security, etc.), and more, linuxbasis.com : 2006

PCLinux

• PCLinuxOS http://www.pclinuxos.com "Radically simple" PCLinux : 2007

fedora

• Fedora 5 Installation Guide http://fedora.redhat.com/docs/fedora-install-guide-en/fc5/ Burning CD, boot loader, installing software, ... Stuart Ellis : 2006
• Fedora Core docs http://fedora.redhat.com/docs/ All documentation and manuals Red Hat : 2006
• Fedora Core Docs at fedoraproject http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Docs Documentation at fedora project wiki Fedora Project : 2006
• Fedora Core Home http://fedora.redhat.com/ All about fedora core Red Hat : 2006
• Fedora Core New Home http://fedoraproject.org/ New community wiki for fedora core Fedora Project : 2006
• Fedora FAQ http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/FAQ Very useful Fedora Project : 2006
• Fedora Jargon Buster http://fedora.redhat.com/docs/jargon-buster/en_US/fedora-glossary.html Explains words related to Fedora core and linux in general. Not complete, but good. Red Hat : 2006
• Upgrading Fedora Core http://fedoraproject.org/wiki/DistributionUpgrades brief reference. "Doing a clean installation and then restoring user data from backups is known to work better. The installer is to be improved to do something like this by default in the future releases." Fedora Project : 2006

gentoo

• Gentoo home http://www.gentoo.org/ "a special flavor of Linux that can be automatically optimized and customized for just about any application or need. Extreme performance, configurability and a top-notch user and developer community" Gentoo : 2006

knoppix

• Gnoppix home http://www.gnoppix.org/ "based upon Debian GNU/Linux 3.0 (woody). It can be compared to Knoppix but GNOPPIX uses GNOME as desktop environment." Gnoppix : 2006
• Knoppix home http://www.knoppix.org/ "Debian based, with a collection of GNU/Linux software and automatic hardware detection." KDE desktop environment Knoppix : 2006

redhat

• Red Hat http://www.redhat.com/ Red Hat Home Red Hat : 2006
• RedHat hardware compatibility list http://hardware.redhat.com/hcl/ Red hat : 2006

ubuntu - support

• Dual-booting Ubuntu (all distros) http://help.ubuntu.com/community/WindowsDualBoot Resizing partitions, special issues. Ubuntu : 2007
• Slow - comment http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/showthread.php?t=516532 "Ubuntu is really designed for more recent hardware and the very old hardware might not be able to support the software considering want or need. You might want to look into other distros such as damn small linux or vector." Brian : January 2007
• Slow - installing on a laptop http://jonare.wordpress.com/2006/06/29/ubuntu-linux-on-a-hp-nx6125-laptop/ Notes on installing on HP nx6125 laptop, but useful for general ideas. Ubuntu : 2007
• Slow - Low memory http://help.ubuntu.com/community/Installation/LowMemorySystems "How to install Ubuntu on low memory systems (Pentium III and earlier machines, with 32-192 MB RAM)." Ubuntu : 2007
• Slow - re-install http://ubuntuos.com/?p=337 Some comments on "Ubuntu still slow after re-install" Ubuntu : 2007
• Ubuntu Blog http://www.ubuntu.wordpress.com/ All kinds of interesting things related to ubuntu. "In order to make your transition easier, and to help those that have started using ubuntu, this weblog features a series of articles with tips and tricks." Carthik : 2007
• Ubuntu discussion http://www.ubuntuforums.org/ Many good topics and discussions. Get your answers here. New to Ubuntu, News & Announcements, Hardware, Installing, FAQs, Programming, ... Ubuntu forum : 2007
• Ubuntu guide http://www.ubuntuguide.org/ Wiki Starter Guide for Ubuntu Edgy Eft wiki : 2007
• Ubuntu Hardware Support http://wiki.ubuntu.com/HardwareSupport Large database of info about ubuntu on different systems and hardware. Ubuntu.com : 2007
• Ubuntux http://www.ubuntux.org/forum "The (K)ubuntu Community". Getting Started, Installing, Tips & Tricks, etc. Ubuntu forum : 2007

ubuntu - varieties

• Edubuntu http://www.edubuntu.org/ Ubuntu with setup and applications for younger users. Edubuntu : 2007
• Fluxbuntu http://www.fluxbuntu.org/ Another lightweight Ubuntu. Uses Fluxbox as the default window manager. "The Lightweight, productive, agile operating system." Fluxbuntu : 2007
• GNewSense http://www.gnewsense.org/ A GNU/Linux distribution, that takes all the non-free blobs out of a rather popular distribution and makes it free. GNewSense : 2007
• Kubuntu http://www.kubuntu.org/ Unbuntu based on KDE, the K Desktop Environment. With a predictable 6 month release cycle, and part of the Ubuntu project Kubuntu : 2007
• Ubuntu home http://www.ubuntu.com/ "starts with the breadth of Debian and adds regular releases (every six months). Ubuntu ships with the latest Gnome release as well as a selection of server and desktop software that makes for a comfortable desktop experience " Ubuntu : 2006
• Xubuntu http://www.xubuntu.org/ Ubuntu base, lighter on system requirements "and tends to be more efficient than Ubuntu with GNOME or KDE, since it uses the Xfce Desktop environment, which makes it ideal for old or low-end machines, thin-client networks, or for those who would like to get more performance out of their hardware." Xubuntu : 2007