The Distributions of Linux

Linux is a type of operating system. So you can also install this instead of Windows on your computer and then run your programs on it. This operating system has various distributions that the most famous ones are: Ubuntu, Red Hat, Suse, Knoppix and etc. Because of the variety of Linux distributions, it is hard to choose which one to install on your computer. In this post, we are going to explain some of the available distribution of Linux to help you choose the one that matches your needs the best.

How to choose a Linux distribution for your system?

There are different parameters that help you choose your Linux. The first one is the kind of service on which you are going to install this operating system. For example, if your system is used for simple office work or personal usages, Ubuntu, Suse, Linspire, Mandriva or MEPIS. However, CentOS, Fedora Core, Turbo, Vine Linux, RedHat Enterprise can be good options for small businesses because they can host online pages and internet databases and manage emails, networks, and printers.

You might still wonder which distribution is the best, we can say that this completely depends on you. Most of these distributions are mainly similar to each other and their only differences are in their scripts or in the add-ons and plugins which make the installations and usability easier for us.

Please consider that if you are going to use this operating system in a vast system network, choose only one distribution for all of the systems. this is because the small differences between these distributions may cause faults and conflicts.

What are the usages of Each Linux Distribution?

As we mentioned above, choosing an operating system completely depends on you, your preferences and your usages. However, some distributions might be better for specific usages because of their added features. Here are some more explanations about the most famous Linux distributions:

• CentOS: It is one of the most famous Linux distributions. It is very easy to use and it can be easily installed on servers or PC by booting the CD and following easy instructions.
• RedHat: All of the users that started using Linux a long time ago, started from RedHat. It is very similar to CentOS.
• Fedora: This is another old distribution of Linux. The hard installation of it after booting the CD made used to make users not using it anymore however now the problem is fixed.
• Ubuntu: It is based on Debian and has a better and easier User Interface than some other distributions. Ubuntu also forms the base for many other Linux distributions.
• Debian: This is a great Linux distribution and is a good option if you want a stable environment, but Ubuntu is more up-to-date and desktop-focused.

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