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Popular Linux Distributions

Popular Linux Distributions

In this tutorial, we will look at some of the Popular Linux operating systems distributions. A distribution is a bundle of a Linux kernel, software packages, compilers, graphical interfaces, tools, and other essential software.

Ubuntu

Ubuntu is one of the most popular desktop Linux distributions. Ubuntu is a modern operating system based on Debian Linux. Ubuntu supports many editions each for specific purposes like:

  • Desktop
  • Enterprise Server
  • Cloud
  • IoT

 

Ubuntu Login Screen

RedHat

Red Hat Enterprise Linux is the world’s leading enterprise Linux distribution. Red Hat is a company that builds a broad portfolio of products.

Red Hat Products

CentOS

CentOS is derived from the RHEL distribution and is free to redistribute. CentOS is functionally compatible with RHEL. The difference is that the RHEL would be supported by the Red Hat Company. CentOS is only community-supported. Software package management is the same as RHEL.

https://www.testingdocs.com/centos-linux-distribution/

 

 

CentOS Login Screen

 

Fedora

Fedora offers different editions for workstations, servers, cloud, and IoT ecosystems. Different editions of Fedora are:

  • fedora Workstation. ( Desktop or Workstation )
  • fedora Server. ( Server Edition )
  • fedora IoT.

 

Fedora Install Screen

 

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