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What this article shares to you is the introduction of the release version of linux. The editor thinks it is very practical, so I share it with you to learn. I hope you can get something after reading this article.

1 、 Redhat

At present, many experts use it, general but very strong, it is generally the preferred system for Linux experts, by contrast, the desktop system is a little different, with a powerful rpm software package management system, the interface is more concise, if you do not like too many fancy desktop systems can consider using it!

Redhat, should be called the Redhat series, including RHEL (Redhat Enterprise Linux, also known as Redhat Advance Server, paid version), Fedora Core (developed from the original Redhat desktop version, free version), CentOS (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, RHEL and CentOS are very stable and suitable for server use.

2 、 Debian

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 While stable is generally only used for servers, most of the above software packages are outdated, but the stability and security are very high.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:)

3 、 Ubuntu

At present, the most widely used Linux, simple and convenient, there are KDE and GNOME and other windows interface to choose from, with a powerful apt-get software management program, the installation of a management software is very convenient!

Strictly speaking, Ubuntu is not an independent 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 three versions to choose from: Gnome-based Ubuntu, KDE-based Kubuntu, and Xfc-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.

4 、 Gentoo

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. Gentoo was originally created by Daniel Robbins, one of the developers of FreeBSD, and the first stable version was released in 2002. Because developers are familiar with FreeBSD, Gentoo has a widely acclaimed ports system comparable to FreeBSD-Portage package management system. Unlike the package management system for binary file distribution such as APT and YUM, Portage is distributed based on source code and must be compiled before it can be run, which is slow for large software, but it is precisely because all software is compiled on the local machine, after a variety of customized compilation parameters optimization, can maximize the hardware performance of the machine. Gentoo is the most complex installation of all Linux distributions, but it is the most manageable version after installation, and it is also the fastest version running in the same hardware environment.

5 、 FreeBSD

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.

6 、 OpenSUSE

OpenSUSE: a very popular Linux in Europe, issued by Novell, which claims to be the most gorgeous operating system in the world. The exclusively developed software management program zypper | | yast has been praised by many users. Like ubuntu, it supports desktops such as kde and gnome,xface. Desktop effects are rich, but the disadvantage is that KDE is gorgeous and colorful, but it is relatively unstable. This is also easy for beginners to use.

Here are some suggestions for friends who are worried about choosing a Linux distribution: (for reference only, the purpose of my reference here is to know the uses and strengths of other versions of LINUX?)

● 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 system installation, then your only choice is Gentoo, enjoy the freedom pleasure brought by Gentoo!

● 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 choice 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.

The above is the introduction of the release version of linux, and the editor believes that there are some knowledge points that we may see or use in our daily work. I hope you can learn more from this article. For more details, please follow the industry information channel.

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