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In this issue, Xiaobian will bring you about how to analyze various versions of Linux. The article is rich in content and analyzes and narrates from a professional perspective. After reading this article, I hope you can gain something.

1 Fedora Core and Fedora

At first I was confused about what Fedora Core and Fedora had to do with each other. What's different, now finally understand, since Fedora Core version 7 began to be called Fedora 7.0, 8.0 and so on.

Fedora Core(renamed Fedora since version 7) is one of many Linux distributions. It is a free Linux system developed from Red Hat Linux. Fedora*** is currently Fedora 13, one of the fastest updated Linux distributions, with a new official release every six months.

In November 2003, *** Fedora Core 1 was released under version code Yarrow. This version is very similar to Red Hat Linux, except for the new installation mechanism yum, which replaces the Red Hat logo and updates the package.

Fedora Core 2 was officially released in May 2004 under version code Tettnang. In addition to being the first distribution to adopt the 2.6 kernel and replacing XFree86 with Xorg X11, this release also adds new technologies such as IIIMF, SELinux, and many bugs in the package with support from the open source community.

Fedora Core 3 was officially released in November 2004 under version code Heidelberg. This release uses kernel version 2.6.9, Xorg 6.8.1, GNOME 2.8, and KDE 3.3.0.

Fedora Core 4 was officially released in June 2005 under version code Stentz. This version uses version 2.6.11 core

Fedora Core 5 was officially released on March 20, 2006 under the Bordeaux release code.

On October 24, 2006, Fedora Core 6 was officially released at 10:00 AM ET.

Fedora 7 was officially released on June 2, 2007.

Fedora 8 was officially released on November 8, 2007.

Fedora 9 was officially released on May 13, 2008.

Fedora 10 was released on November 26, 2008.

June 9, 2009 Fedora 11 released

November 17, 2009 Fedora 12 released

Fedora13 released on May 25, 2010

2 Fedora and Redhat

Fedora and Redhat are two Linux distributions that are closely related. Fedora Core was originally Red Hat Linux. In September 2003, Red Hat abruptly announced that it would no longer release a distribution for personal use and would concentrate on developing a desktop suite for commercial use (Red Hat Enterprise Linux), but Red Hat also announced that it would integrate the existing Red Hat Linux Development Project and Fedora Project into a new Fedora Project. The Fedora Project, sponsored by Red Hat, will be modelled on Red Hat Linux 9, and the original development team will continue to participate in the Fedora development project, while encouraging the open source community to participate in development efforts. Fedora can be said to be a continuation of Redhat desktop version, but in cooperation with the open source community.

Fedora Core is positioned by Red Hat as a testing ground for new technologies, unlike Red Hat Enterprise Linux, which is positioned as stability first; many new technologies are tested in Fedora Core, and Red Hat considers joining Red Hat Enterprise Linux if stable. Fedora is expected to release 2 - 3 releases per year.

Fedora 14 is expected to be released on October 26, 2010.

Features of Fedora

Fedora Core, like the other three, is excellent! It can be said that every Linux version is excellent, China's Red Flag is also good, support for Chinese is very good, less trouble installing Chinese fonts! More in line with the use of Chinese habits! Ylmf OS is even simpler, if you are lazy, you can use it, integrated with a lot of commonly used software, enough for you to use!

3.Redhat

At present, many experts use it, looks ordinary but very strong, generally Linux master's *** system, in contrast to the desktop system is a bit different, has a powerful rpm package management system, the interface is more concise, if you don't like too many fancy desktop system can consider using it!

Redhat, which should be called Redhat series, includes RHEL(Redhat Enterprise Linux, also known as Redhat Advance Server, paid version), Fedora Core(developed from the original Redhat desktop version, free version), CentOS(RHEL community clone version, free version). Redhat should be said to be the most popular Linux version in China, and some people even equate Redhat with Linux, while some old birds only use this version of Linux. So this version is characterized by a large number of people using it, a lot of information, the implication is that if you have something you don't understand, it's easy to find people to ask, and the general Linux tutorials on the Internet are based on Redhat. Redhat series package management method is based on RPM package YUM package management method, package distribution method is compiled binary file. RHEL and CentOS are very stable and suitable for server use, but Fedora Core is less stable and *** is only used for desktop applications.

3.Debian

Debian, or the Debian family, includes Debian and Ubuntu. Debian is a model for community-like Linux, the most GNU-compliant Linux system to date. Debian was originally created by Ian Murdock in 1993 and is divided into three version branches: stable, testing and unstable. Among them, unstable is the beta version of ***, which includes *** packages, but there are also relatively many bugs, suitable for desktop users. The versions of testing have been tested in unstable, relatively stable, and support many new technologies (such as SMP). Stable is generally only used for servers, most of the software packages above are relatively outdated, but stability and security are very high. Debian*** features apt-get / dpkg package management. In fact, Redhat's YUM is also imitating Debian's APT mode, but in the binary file distribution mode, APT should be ***. Debian is also very rich in information, there are many supportive communities, there are questions to ask and places to go:)

4.Ubuntu

Currently the most used Linux, simple and convenient, there are KDE and GNOME windows interface to choose from, has a powerful apt-get software management program, installation of a management software is very convenient! As a beginner, it is recommended.

Ubuntu is not strictly a separate distribution, Ubuntu is based on Debian unstable version enhanced, so to speak, Ubuntu is a Debian with all the advantages, as well as its own enhanced advantages of the almost ** Linux desktop system. Depending on the desktop system chosen, there are three versions available, Gnome-based Ubuntu, KDE-based Kubuntu and Xfc-based Xubuntu. Features are very friendly interface, easy to use, very comprehensive support for hardware, is the most suitable for desktop Linux distribution.

5.Gentoo

Gentoo, the great Gentoo is the youngest Linux distribution in the world, and because it is young, it can take advantage of all the distributions before it, which is one of the reasons why Gentoo is called the most ** Linux distribution. Gentoo was originally created by Daniel Robbins(one of the developers of FreeBSD), and the stable version was released in 2002. Because of developers 'familiarity with FreeBSD, Gentoo has a well-known ports system that rivals FreeBSD's-Portage package management system. Unlike APT and YUM binary file distribution package management system, Portage is based on source code distribution, must be compiled to run, for large software is relatively slow, but because all software is compiled in the local machine, after a variety of customized compilation parameters optimization, can play the machine hardware performance to ***. Gentoo is the most complex Linux distribution to install, yet the easiest to manage once installed, and the fastest to run on the same hardware.

6.FreeBSD

First, to introduce FreeBSD, it needs to be emphasized that FreeBSD is not a Linux system! However, FreeBSD and Linux user groups have a considerable overlap, the hardware environment supported by the two is also relatively consistent, and the software used is relatively similar, so FreeBSD can be compared as a Linux version. FreeBSD has two branches: stable and current. As the name suggests, stable is stable, while current is beta with new technologies added. FreeBSD uses Ports package management system, similar to Gentoo, based on source code distribution, must be compiled in the local machine before running, but Ports system is not as easy to use as Portage system, slightly more complex to use. FreeBSD is stable and efficient, and is the best choice as a server operating system, but its hardware support is not as complete as Linux, so it is not suitable as a desktop system.

7. OpenSUSE

OpenSUSE: a very popular Linux in Europe, distributed by Novell, claiming to be the most gorgeous operating system in the world, exclusively developed software management program zypper|| Yast has received praise from many users. Like ubuntu, it supports kde, gnome, xface and other desktops. Desktop effects are rich. The disadvantage is that KDE is gorgeous and colorful, but it is unstable. It's easy for beginners to pick up.

Here are some tips for anyone struggling to choose a Linux distribution: (FYI, I quote here to see what other versions of LINUX do and what their strengths are?)

If you just need a desktop system and don't want to use pirated software or spend a lot of money on commercial software, then you need a Linux distribution that works for desktop use. If you don't want to customize anything and don't want to waste too much time on the system, then it's easy to choose between ubuntu, kubuntu and xubuntu according to your preferences.

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

If you need a server system, and you are tired of all kinds of Linux configuration, just want a more stable server system, then your best choice is CentOS, after the installation is complete, 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, want to customize a lot of content, then I recommend you to use Gentoo.

The above is how to analyze various versions of Linux shared by Xiaobian. If you happen to have similar doubts, you may wish to refer to the above analysis for understanding. If you want to know more about it, please pay attention to the industry information channel.

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