Choosing Linux Distributions
For those who are new to Linux, deciding which Linux distribution to install is quite a task since there are many Linux distributions available. You should install a few of them to see which version you like. I will introduce some of the more popular Linux distributions for considerations. Please note that the comparison list is not comprehensive. Differences Between Linux Distributions First, I would like to highlight the key differences between all the different Linux distributions. Most of the Linux distributions use the same software packages, the main differentiating features are the software management packages and graphical desktop interface. Software Management Packages There are two types of software management packages; they are the rpm and dpkg packages. Rpm software package is develop and use by Red Hat. All Linux distributions that derived from Red Hat operating system also use rpm file to package their software. It uses yum for softwar...