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LINUX COMES IN HUNDREDS OF VARIETIES, called distributions. Some distributions may have a specific focus, so it’s useful to know what each distribution is good for and what its philosophy is regarding updates and software versions. After you select a Linux distribution, you must make a number of other choices. These include how you are going to get it, how you are going to install it, and how you are going to load it once it’s installed. You will also need to decide how much software you are going to install and assess how that will affect the security posture of your resulting installation.
Chapter 3 Topics
This chapter covers the following topics and concepts:
• How to pick a distribution ...
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