Linux

Linux is an operating system that was initially created as a hobby by a young student, Linus Torvalds, at the University of Helsinki in Finland. Linus had an interest in Minix, a small UNIX system, and decided to develop a system that exceeded the Minix standards. He began his work in 1991 when he released version 0.02 and worked steadily until 1994 when version 1.0 of the Linux Kernel was realesed The kernel, at the heart of all Linux systems, is developed and released under the GNU General Public License and its source code is freely available to everyone. It is this kernel that forms the base around which a Linux operating system is developed. There are now literally hundreds of companies and organizations and an equal number of individuals that have released their own versions of operating systems based on the Linux kernel. More information on the kernel can be found at our sister site, LinuxHQ and at the official Linux Kernel Archives. The current full-featured version is 2.6 (released December 2003) and development continues.

Linux Distributions

fedora

 Fedora is a Red Hat Linux-based operating system that provides users with access to the latest free and open source software, in a stable, secure, and easy-to-manage form. Fedora is the largest of many free software creations of the Fedora Project, a p ...



 Download URL:- fedoraproject.org/get-fedora.html
 Documentation URL:- http://docs.fedoraproject.org/user-guide/

OpenSuse

  The openSUSE project is a worldwide community program sponsored by Novell that promotes the use of Linux everywhere. The program provides free and easy access to openSUSE. Here you can find and join a community of users and developers, who all have the sa ...

Download URL:-  http://software.opensuse.org/
Documentation URL:-  en.opensuse.org/Documentation

Zorin OS

 Zorin OS is an Ubuntu based Linux distribution that replicates the Windows graphical user interface to make it easier for Windows users to use. Zorin OS is faster than Windows, more reliable than Windows, open source and free.



Download URL:-  zorin-os.webs.com/download.htm
Documentation URL:-  help.ubuntu.com/

archlinux

A lightweight and flexible Linux distribution that tries to Keep It Simple.



 Download URL:- www.archlinux.org/download
 Documentation URL:- wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Main_Page

debian

  Debian is a free operating system (OS) for your computer. An operating system is the set of basic programs and utilities that make your computer run. Debian uses the Linux kernel (the core of an operating system), but most of the basic OS tools come from ...



 Download URL:- www.debian.org/distrib/ftplist
 Documentation URL:- www.debian.org/doc/

slackware

  
 
The Official Release of Slackware Linux by Patrick Volkerding is an advanced Linux operating system, designed with the twin goals of ease of use and stability as top priorities. Including the latest popular software while retaining a sense of tradition, p ...
  Download URL:- www.slackware.com/getslack
  Documentation URL:- http://www.slackware.com/faq/

pardus

Pardus is a Linux distribution funded and developed by the Scientific & Technological Research Council of Turkey.


  
Download URL:-  www.pardus.org.tr/eng/download.html
Documentation URL:- www.pardus.org.tr/eng/documents/index.html

parsix

Parsix GNU/Linux is a live and installation CD derived from KANOTIX and based on Debian. It is a complete GNOME centric desktop oriented distribution. Parsix GNU/Linux supports dozens of languages including English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Persi ...

  
 Download URL:-  sourceforge.net/projects/xfardic/files/
 Documentation URL:- www.parsix.org/html/module-pnWikka.html

moonos

Being based on Ubuntu, moonOS will basically run as well, if not better, on any decent, current hardware; by using Enlightenment instead of Gnome, your experience with moonOS should actually be much, much more snappy :) - Enjoy freedom at blazing speeds! ...

Book Description :-  moonOS is a complete and fully functional operating system based on the LXDE, Enlightenment DR17 window managers and powered by the popular Ubuntu Linux Distribution. moonOS is perfect for any Desktop, Laptop PC or even for a Virtual Machine. moonOS's foc ...

  Download URL:-  www.moonos.org/download

gentoo

Gentoo is a free operating system based on either Linux or BSD that can be automatically optimized and customized for just about any application or need. Extreme configurability, performance and a top-notch user and developer community are all hallmarks o ...


Download URL:-  www.gentoo.org/main/en/mirrors.xml

Documentation URL:-  www.gentoo.org/doc/en/handbook/

linuxmint

  Based on Ubuntu, and in turn based on Debian GNU/Linux, Linux Mint's purpose is to produce an elegant, up to date and comfortable GNU/Linux desktop distribution.

Download URL:-  www.linuxmint.com/download.php
Documentation URL:- linuxmint.com/wiki/index.php/Introduction#The_User_Guide

mandriva

Mandriva Linux (formerly Mandrake Linux) is a Red Hat-based operating system created by the French software company Mandriva (formerly Mandrakesoft). It is the result of the technical merging of the former Mandrake Linux and Conectiva distributions. Mandr ...


Download URL:- www.mandriva.com/en/download
Documentation URL:- doc.mandriva.com/

   

  

gnewsense

gNewSense is a fully free software GNU/Linux distribution. Free software is software that respects your freedom. You can use it without restrictive licenses, make copies for your friends, school or business. To use free software is to make a political an ...

 Download URL:- www.gnewsense.org/Mirrors

Documentation URL:-  wiki.gnewsense.org/Documentation/Documentation

sidux

sidux is a distribution based on debian sid branch. We have been around for 3 years, releasing 4 times a year. sidux is a rolling release, cutting edge, lean and fast. sidux comes in KDE lite, KDE full and xfce flavor, special Education Edition: seminarix ...

  Download URL:- sidux.com/Article303.html

  Documentation URL:-  sidux.com/module-pnWikka.html 

pclinuxos

 PCLinuxOS was founded in October 2003. The flagship product, the PCLinux operating system, is a free, easy-to-use Mandriva Linux-based operating system for the home. PCLinuxOS was founded by Texstar, and is headquartered in Houston, Tx.

 
Download URL:- www.pclinuxos.com/index.php?option=com_ionfiles&Itemid=28
Documentation URL:-  www.pclinuxos.com/wiki/index.php/Main_Page

Ubuntu Studio is aimed at the GNU/Linux audio, video and graphic enthusiast as well as professional.




Download URL:-  ubuntustudio.org/downloads
Documentation URL:- help.ubuntu.com/community/UbuntuStudio