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The version of linux can be divided into two categories: "distribution maintained by commercial companies" and "distribution maintained by community organizations". The distribution maintained by commercial companies is represented by Redhat, and the distribution maintained by community organizations is represented by Debian.

The version of linux can be divided into two categories: "distribution maintained by commercial companies" and "distribution maintained by community organizations". The distribution maintained by commercial companies is represented by Redhat, and the distribution maintained by community organizations is represented by Debian.

What are the two versions of linux?

The version of Linux can be divided into two categories, one is the distribution maintained by commercial companies, the other is the distribution maintained by community organizations, the former is represented by the famous Redhat (RHEL), and the latter is represented by Debian.

Here are the features of each distribution:

Redhat, which should be called the Redhat series, includes RHEL (Redhat Enterprise Linux, the so-called paid version of Redhat Advance Server), FedoraCore (developed from the original Redhat desktop version, free version), and CentOS (the community clone of RHEL, free). Redhat should be said to be the most popular version of Linux in China. Some people even equate Redhat with Linux, and some old birds only use this version of Linux. So this version is characterized by a large number of users, a lot of information, the implication is that if you do not understand anything, it is easy to find people to ask, and the general online Linux tutorials take Redhat as an example to explain. The package management mode of Redhat series adopts the YUM package management mode based on RPM package, and the package distribution mode is compiled binary files. In terms of stability, the stability of RHEL and CentOS is very good, which is suitable for server use, but the stability of Fedora Core is poor, so it is best to be used only for desktop applications.

Debian, or Debian series, includes Debian and Ubuntu. Debian is a model of community-based Linux, and it is by far the most GNU-compliant Linux system. Debian was first founded by Ian Murdock in 1993 and is divided into three version branches (branch): stable, testing and unstable. Among them, unstable is the latest test version, which includes the latest software packages, but there are also relatively many bug, which are suitable for desktop users. Testing versions have been tested in unstable, are relatively stable, and support a number of new technologies (such as SMP, etc.). While stable is generally only used for servers, most of the above software packages are outdated, but the stability and security are very high. The most distinctive feature of Debian is the apt-get / dpkg package management mode. In fact, Redhat's YUM is also imitating Debian's APT mode, but in binary file distribution, APT should be the best. Debian is also rich in information, there are many supportive communities, and there are places to go if you have questions to ask for advice.

Ubuntu is not strictly a separate distribution. Ubuntu is enhanced based on the unstable version of Debian. It can be said that Ubuntu is a near-perfect Linux desktop system that has all the advantages of Debian, as well as its own enhanced advantages. Depending on the desktop system you choose, there are several versions to choose from, such as unity-based Ubuntu, Gnome-based Ubuntu Gnome, KDE-based Kubuntu, LXDE-based Lubuntu and Xfce-based Xubuntu. It is characterized by a very friendly interface, easy to use and comprehensive support for hardware, which is the most suitable Linux distribution for desktop systems.

Gentoo, the great Gentoo is the youngest distribution in the world of Linux, and because she is young, she can draw on the advantages of all her previous distributions, which is one of the reasons why Gentoo is called the most perfect Linux distribution.

FreeBSD, it needs to be emphasized that FreeBSD is not a Linux system! However, a considerable part of the user base of FreeBSD and Linux coincides, the hardware environment they support is the same, and the software used is similar, so FreeBSD can be compared as a Linux version.

FreeBSD has two branches: stable and current. As the name implies, stable is a stable version, while current is a beta version with new technologies added. FreeBSD uses a Ports package management system, similar to Gentoo, which is based on source code distribution and must be compiled on the local machine before it can be run, but the Ports system is not as easy to use as the Portage system and is slightly more complicated to use. The most important feature of FreeBSD is stability and efficiency, which is the best choice as a server operating system, but the hardware support is not as complete as Linux, so it is not suitable as a desktop system.

Here are some suggestions for friends who are worried about choosing a Linux distribution:

If you just need a desktop system, and you don't want to use piracy and don't want to spend a lot of money on commercial software, then you need a Linux distribution suitable for desktop use. If you don't want to customize anything yourself and don't want to waste too much time on the system, it's simple. Choose one of ubuntu, kubuntu and xubuntu according to your hobby. The only difference between the three is that of desktop programs.

If you need a desktop system, but also want to customize your own Linux system very flexibly, want to make your machine run more happily, do not mind wasting a little time on Linux installation, then your only choice is Gentoo, enjoy the freedom pleasure that Gentoo brings!

If you need a server system, and you are very tired of all kinds of Linux configuration, just want a relatively stable server system, then your best choice is CentOS, after the installation is completed, after a simple configuration can provide a very stable service.

If what you need is a rock-solid, very stable server system, then your only option is FreeBSD.

If you need a stable server system, and want to explore all aspects of Linux knowledge, want to customize a lot of content, then I recommend you to use Gentoo.

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