Linux Distributions: Why So Many?
Now that you have seen the main components required for a complete Linux system, you may be wondering how you are going to get them all put together to make a Linux system. Fortunately, there are people who have already done that.
A complete Linux system package is called a distribution. Lots of different Linux distributions are available to meet just about any computing requirement you could have. Most distributions are customized for a specific user group, such as business users, multimedia enthusiasts, software developers, or typical home users. Each customized distribution includes the software packages required to support specialized functions, such as audio and videoediting software for multimedia ...
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