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Ubuntu Home: http://www.ubuntu.com/[[1]] Forum: [[2]] Wiki: [[3]] IRC Channel: irc.freenode.net #ubuntu Supported Platforms: x86, x86_64 Bug Reporting: [[4]] Package Format/Manager: deb and apt/dpkg Based On: Debian About Ubuntu: Ubuntu is a community developed operating system that is perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. Whether you use it at home, at school or at work Ubuntu contains all the applications you'll ever need, from word processing and email applications, to web server software and programming tools. Ubuntu utilizes the GNOME Desktop Environment. Newcomers to Linux will find Ubuntu easy to setup and use.

Kubuntu Home: [[5]] Forum: [[6]] Wiki: [[7]] IRC Channel: irc.freenode.net #kubuntu Supported Platforms: x86, x86_64 Bug Reporting: [[8]] Package Format/Manager: deb and apt/dpkg Based On: Debian About Kubuntu: Kubuntu offers users a version of Ubuntu utilizing the KDE Desktop Environment instead of GNOME. KDE gives users complete control over their desktop environment with a large number of choices for customization. You can currently download two versions of Kubuntu: one using the stable, tried-and-true KDE 3.5 and the second using the bleeding edge KDE 4.0.

Xubuntu Home: [[9]] Forum: [[10]] Wiki: [[11]] IRC Channel: irc.freenode.net #xubuntu Supported Platforms: x86, x86_64 Bug Reporting: [[12]] Package Format/Manager: deb and apt/dpkg Based On: Debian About Xubuntu: Xubuntu offers users a version of Ubuntu utilizing the XFCE Desktop Environment, instead of GNOME. XFCE is a GTK-based environment, similar to GNOME, but using less system resources. Xubuntu is great for a low-end machine or rescuing and old computer from the closet.

Gobuntu Home: [[13]] Forum: [[14]] Wiki: [[15]] IRC Channel: irc.freenode.net #gobuntu *unofficial* Supported Platforms: x86, x86_64 Bug Reporting: [[16]] Package Format/Manager: deb and apt/dpkg Based On: Debian About Gobuntu: Gobuntu is a GNU/Linux operating system, derived from Ubuntu, that endeavors to adhere to the Free Software Foundation's four freedoms and intends to provide a base for other free software platforms to build upon with minimal modification required. It does this by only including open-source non-restricted software. This means there will be no firmware, drivers, applications, or content included in Gobuntu that does not include the full source or whose license does not provide the right to use, study, modify, and redistribute the body of work.

Edubuntu Home: [[17]] Forum: [[18]] Wiki: [[19]] IRC Channel: irc.freenode.net #edubuntu Supported Platforms: x86, x86_64 Bug Reporting: [[20]] Package Format/Manager: deb and apt/dpkg Based On: Debian About Edubuntu: Edubuntu is a version of Ubuntu packed with educational software aimed at students and classroom settings. While not a complete distro in itself, Edubuntu is actually and add-on CD for an existing Ubuntu installation. Edubuntu also includes built-int support for the Linux Terminal Server Project (LTSP), allowing an educator to setup a classroom of thin-clients, thereby reducing costs and administration.

Ubuntu Studio Home: [[21]] Forum: [[22]] Wiki: [[23]] IRC Channel: irc.freenode.net #ubuntustudio Supported Platforms: x86, x86_64 Bug Reporting: https://launchpad.net/ubuntu Package Format/Manager: deb and apt/dpkg Based On: Debian About Ubuntu Studio: Ubuntu Studio is a multimedia editing/creation flavor of Ubuntu. It's built for the GNU/Linux audio, video, and graphic enthusiast or professional.

Fedora Home: [[24]] Forum: [[25]] Wiki: [[26]] Supported Platforms: i686, x86_64 IRC Channel: irc.freenode.net #fedora Bug Reporting: https://bugzilla.redhat.com/ Package Format/Manager: rpm. Supported by: Red Hat. About Fedora Fedora is a Linux-based operating system that showcases the latest in free and open source software. Fedora is always free for anyone to use, modify, and distribute. It is built by people across the globe who work together as a community: the Fedora Project. The Fedora Project is open and anyone is welcome to join.

Debian Home: [[27]] Forums: [[28]] *unofficial* Wiki: [[29]] Supported Platforms: i386, amd64, UltraSPARC, PowerPC among many others IRC Channel: irc.oftc.net #debian Bug Reporting: [[30]] *NOTE: Bugs must be submitted via email* Package Format/Manager: deb and apt/dpkg About Debian: Debian is a 100% community based distro that places stability, ease-of-use and software freedom above all else. Debian is also the base distro of a large number of other distros including Mepis and Ubuntu. Debian is also one of the oldest distros of Linux that is currently still developed.

Gentoo Home: [[31]] Forums: [[32]] Wiki: http://gentoo-wiki.com/Main_Page *unofficial* Supported Platforms: x86, amd64, PowerPC, Sparc, many others IRC Channel: irc.freenode.net #gentoo Bug Reporting: [[33]] Package Format/Manager: source-based/ebuilds and portage About Gentoo: Gentoo is a source-based distro that is rolling-release, decently up-to-date and EXTERMELY customizable due to USE flags and Compile-time options, however, it isn't easy to install by newer linux users.

Linux Mint Home: [[34]] Forums: [[35]] Wiki: [[36]] IRC Channel: irc.spotchat.org #linuxmint.com Supported Platforms: x86 Bug Reporting: [[37]] Package Format/Manager: deb/apt-get, dpkg Based On: Ubuntu About Linux Mint: Based on Ubuntu, Linux Mint is an elegant, up to date and comfortable GNU/Linux desktop distribution. Linux Mint offers two versions: the main version comes complete with many media codecs, browser plugins and DVD playback support that are not normally found shipping with other distros. The Light Edition comes without these codecs to provide an alternative that respects intellectual property laws of different countries. New users and users comfortable with Ubuntu will find this distro easy to use.

openSUSE Home: [[38]] Forums: [[39]] Wiki: [[40]] IRC Channel: irc.freenode.net #openSUSE Supported Platforms: x86, x86_64, PowerPC Bug Reporting: [[41]] Package Format/Manager: rpm/YaST About openSUSE: The openSUSE project is a community driven distro sponsored by Novell. It provides a cutting edge look and feel with the solid foundation found in the enterprise product. openSUSE also provides easy-to-use tools for operating in a Windows-based network environment, such as LDAP, Kerberos and Samba client software. Suitable for new Linux users as well as power users.

PCLinuxOS Home: [[42]] Forums: http://www.pclinuxos.com/index.php?opti ... &Itemid=58 Wiki: [[43]] IRC Channel: irc.freenode.net #pclinuxos-support Supported Platforms: x86 Bug Reporting: Package Format/Manager: rpm/APT Based on: Mandriva Spin offs: TinyMe ([[44]]) About PCLinuxOS: PCLinuxOS was founded in October 2003. The flagship product, the PCLinux operating system, is a free, easy-to-use Linux-based operating system for the home. PCLinuxOS was founded by Texstar, and is headquartered in Houston, Tx.

LFS/Linux From Scratch Home: [[45]] Forums: N/A Wiki: [[46]] IRC Channel: irc.linuxfromscratch.org #lfs-support Supported Platforms: N/A (any that GCC/glibc supports, but primarily x86) Bug Reporting: Upstream-only Package Format/Manager: source-based, no package manager About LFS: LFS is a distro that is meant to give you a system with which to develop/create your own distro, have a very customizable OS and learn about the ins and outs of Linux. It IS NOT recommended for new linux users as almost everything is done manually, there's a lot of room for errors and it's quite difficult. It also offers no package manager so you must maintain your own dependencies and the like.

Arch Linux Home: [[47]] Forums: [[48]] Wiki: [[49]] Supported Platforms: i686, x86_64 IRC Channel: irc.freenode.net #archlinux Bug Reporting: [[50]] Package Format/Manager: .tar.gz/Pacman About Arch: Arch Linux defines simplicity as a lightweight base structure without unnecessary additions, modifications, or complications, that allows an individual user to shape the system according to their own needs. In short; an elegant, minimalist approach. However, due to a slightly more complex installation, Arch may not be suited to a Linux beginner.

CentOS Home: [[51]] Forums: [[52]] Wiki: [[53]] IRC Channel: irc.freenode.net #centos Supported Platforms: x86, x86_64 Bug Reporting: [[54]] Package Format/Manager: rpm/yum Based On: Red Hat Enterprise Linux About CentOS: CentOS is built from the source code of the Red Hat distribution, removing any Red Hat branded artwork and trademarks, aiming to be 100% binary compatible. CentOS is free to use and redistribute, existing to provide a free, enterprise class computing platform to anyone who wishes to use it.