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Linux distribucions
non-hardcore but desktop replacements, special local
versions, live systems, wIth links to their Distrowatch
pages.
Knoppix is a bootable CD with a collection of
GNU/Linux software, automatic hardware detection, and
support for many graphics cards, sound cards, SCSI and USB
devices and other peripherals. Knoppix can be used as a
Linux demo, educational CD, rescue system, or adapted and
used as a platform for commercial software product demos.
It is not necessary to install anything on a hard disk. Due
to on-the-fly decompression, the CD can have up to 2 GB of
executable software installed on it.
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Guadalinex
is a Linux distribution based on Debian GNU/Linux and
developed by the government of Andalucía (Junta de
Andalucía) in Spain.
Versión
actual Guadalinex v.3-beta1 (10.11.2005)
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MoLinux
is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution developed by the
government of Castilla la Mancha in Spain.
Install and live version, additional
¨educacion¨ version (live and install) with programs for
four diferenr grades, kids, two school grades and students.
Versión
actual Molinux 2.0 Sancho beta2 (25.11.2005)
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Damn
Small Linux is a business card size (50MB) Live CD Linux
distribution. Despite its minuscule size it strives to have
a functional and easy to use desktop. Damn Small Linux has
a nearly complete desktop, including XMMS (MP3, and MPEG),
FTP client, links-hacked web browser, spreadsheet, email,
spellcheck (US English), a word-processor, three editors
(Nedit, nVi, Zile [emacs clone]), Xpdf, Worker (file
manager), Naim (AIM, ICQ, IRC), VNCviwer, SSH/SCP server
and client, DHCP client, PPP, PPPoE, a web server,
calculator, Fluxbox window manager, system monitoring apps,
USB support, and soon it will have PCMCIA support as well.
If you like Damn Small Linux you can install it on your
hard drive. Because all the applications are small and
light it makes a very good choice for older hardware.
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Ubuntu
Linux is a complete desktop Linux operating system, freely
available with both community and professional support. The
Ubuntu community is built on the ideas enshrined in the
Ubuntu Manifesto: that software should be available free of
charge, that software tools should be usable by people in
their local language and despite any disabilities, and that
people should have the freedom to customise and alter their
software in whatever way they see fit. "Ubuntu" is an
ancient African word, meaning "humanity to others". The
Ubuntu Linux distribution brings the spirit of Ubuntu to
the software world.
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Symphony
OS is a distribution of GNU/Linux based on the Debian
GNU/Linux and KNOPPIX operating systems. Symphony will do
things a bit differently than other Linux operating
systems; making it easier to use and more intuitive than
most existing distributions.
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SUSE
LINUX is the international technology leader and
solutions provider in Open Source operating system
software. SUSE's unique expertise in Linux and its
largest development team worldwide dedicated to Open
Source software has contributed to the recognition of
SUSE as the most complete Linux solution available
today. With a workforce of more than 500 people
worldwide, SUSE has offices throughout Europe, Latin
America and in the United States, entirely focused on
supporting the Linux community and Open Source
development. SUSE LINUX was acquired by Novell, Inc in
November 2003.
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The
Fedora Project is an openly-developed project designed by
Red Hat, open for general participation, led by a
meritocracy, following a set of project objectives. The
goal of The Fedora Project is to work with the Linux
community to build a complete, general purpose operating
system exclusively from open source software. Development
will be done in a public forum. The project will produce
time-based releases of Fedora Core about 2-3 times a year,
with a public release schedule. The Red Hat engineering
team will continue to participate in building Fedora Core
and will invite and encourage more outside participation
than in past releases.
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Mandriva
Linux (formerly Mandrakelinux) was created in 1998 with the
goal of making Linux easier to use for everyone. At that
time, Linux was already well-known as a powerful and stable
operating system that demanded strong technical knowledge
and extensive use of the "command line"; MandrakeSoft saw
this as an opportunity to integrate the best graphical
desktop environments and contribute its own graphical
configuration utilities and quickly became famous for
setting the standard in ease-of-use and functionality. With
this innovative approach, Mandriva Linux offers all the
power and stability of Linux to both individuals and
professional users in an easy-to-use and pleasant
environment. Thousands of new users are discovering Linux
each and every day and finding it a complete replacement
for their previous operating system. Linux as a server or
workstation has no reason to be jealous of any other more
established operating systems.
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