2. Linux distributions
After an overview of the kernel and its collaborative development mode, this section presents the features of the main Linux distributions. Indeed, to benefit from a complete Linux system, the kernel is not enough: you need to add software and an installation program. This is precisely the role of a Linux distribution. The information provided in this section should make it easier to select the most suitable distribution for a given situation.
2.1 Added value
There are many Linux distributions, and not all have made the same choices, so their respective added values are generally different. There are, however, a few recurring themes.
The easiest way to understand the first of these added values is to imagine what it would be like to...
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Linux distributions
Debian GNU/Linux
Bibliography
- (1) - - Site Web du projet Linux RT https://rt.wiki.kernel.org
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Annuaires de distributions Linux
http://distrowatch.com
Standards
- ISO 9945 IEEE Standard for Information technology. Portable Operating System Inteface (POSIX (R)) - IEEE 1003.1 - 2013
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