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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