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Android

This Linux distribution uses Dalvik virtual machine with Linux. And is generally incompatible with desktop Linux distributions.

CentOS

Largely compatible with RHEL and integrate some newer software, but do not offer the paid support that Red Hat does.

Debian

Is more of a community effort, and as such, also promotes that use of open source software and adherence to standards. Also came up with its own package management system.

Linux Mint

Started as a fork of Ubuntu Linux. There are various versions, all free of cost, but some include proprietary codecs.

Maintenance Cycles

Various distributions also have release cycles, sometimes as often as every six months. While upgrades are not required, each version can only be supported for a reasonable length of time.

Open SUSE

Originally derived from Slackware, yet incorporates many aspects of Red Hat.

Red Hat

Started out as a simple distribution that introduced the RPM. Over time, it started to focus more on the server applications such as web and file serving.

Scientific Linux

Is an example of a specific use distribution based on Red Hat. The project is a fermilab sponsored distribution designed to enable scientific computing.

Ubuntu (LTS)

Is the most popular Debian derived distribution.

UNIX

Operating system developed by AT&T Bell labs and was modified and forked that there are many different variants. Owned by an industry consortium called Open Source. Has to be certified to be considered.

Source Code

Human readable set of computer instructions. Could be written in many different languages.

Compiler

Makes source code into machine instructions that are understood by the computer.

Open Source

That you have a right to obtain the software, and to modify it for your own use.

Package Manager

Helps add and remove software after installation is complete.

Berkely Software Distribution (BSD)

Alternatives to Linux. They use a large amount of common software. They are usually implemented in the server role