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Top 10 Most Popular Linux Versions in the World
by ella on Jun 3, 2010
The purpose of this article is to help the new Linux users choose the most suitable operating system in a growing number of Linux versions. It lists the 10 most popular Linux versions. They generally are regarded as the most widely recommended in the world.
1. Ubuntu
Home: http://www.ubuntu.com/
Source: Isle of Man
Desktop: GNOME
Type: Beginners, Desktop, Server, Live Medium, Netbooks
Processor architectures: i386, powerpc, sparc64, x86_64
Releases based on: Debian
Pros: Fixed release cycle and support period; easy for beginners to learn; rich documents, including official and user contributions.
Disadvantages: lack of compatibility with Debian
Package Management: Advanced Package Tool (APT) to use deb package
2. Fedora
Home: http://fedoraproject.org/
Source: USA
Desktop: GNOME, KDE, LXDE, Openbox, Xfce
Type: Desktop, Server,...Read More >>
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