Linux comes in the form of many different distributions.
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How can I get distribution name and version number in a simple shell script?
I'm working on a simple bash script that should be able to run on Ubuntu and CentOS distributions (support for Debian and Fedora/RHEL would be a plus) and I need to know the name and version of the ...
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How do you choose a distribution?
I'm currently looking at putting a Linux (although BSD is still an option) distribution on my old laptop. However, I'm not sure how to wade through all of my options - rolling releases versus not, ...
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Distro- lightweight and easy to install
Ubuntu was too slow on my computer and Arch installation had many problems too. Which distro do you recommend to me that's lightweight as well as easy to install?
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How do you properly fork a Linux distro?
I was wondering, how one would go about creating a Linux distro. LFS seems like overkill, I would rather fork an existing distro. I know there are several "respin" applications, but these only seem to ...
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Open Source router firmware options?
What distro's exist that are designed for routers? Please include the following
link to the project page
link to supported hardware list
what distinguishes them, why pick this option
friendly web ...
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Linux distribution geared towards developers
I am looking for the best flavor of Linux that would appeal to the developer's side of me. I am a lover of open source and use several different languages.
Is there such a thing as a Linux geared ...
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How to write a script that effectively determines distro name?
I saw this post on all the different ways to find out what distro is installed, so I'm trying to write a script that tries them all. The possible commands include:
$ cat /etc/lsb-release
$ cat ...
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How do free software companies make money?
How do companies that provide free (as in beer) software make money? I'm thinking of things like Linux distros, as some even provide free overseas shipping!
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How to start a new Linux distro?
Some of my friends and I are interested in starting a new Linux distro. How do we do that? What do we need to plan?
Backstory
I represent a community of Linux sysadmins/implementors whose special ...
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Are there any Linux Distro that features a Tiling Window Manager as main WM?
I'm a great fan of Tiling Window Managers, but It's odd that I couldn't find any Linux Distro that features a TWM as main WM.
For example... Crunchbang features OpenBox, Bodhi features E17, so... ...
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How universal is sudo?
I was writing some instructions on how to install something (TeX-related - if you don't ask, I won't ruin your day by supplying more details) and used sudo to install system-wide. Someone commented ...
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Which minimal but extendable Linux distribution to choose
I need an extendable Linux distribution which I can easily reduce in size so much that it fits into a 64 mb CF card.
In this stripped version it will run on a Via C7 and needed is Kernel, ...
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How do I search for Linux distro build tools?
After having worked through Linux From Scratch, I get the eerie feeling that in practice, this is not how new distros are built.
How do I search for tools that other distributions are built with? Is ...
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What are some options for lightweight distros, specifically for virtulization? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Which Linux distro is most lightweight for running virtual machines?
I've been using Linux for a year or two full time. I do a lot of programming, and I'm pretty good ...
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What Linux distribution(s) contribute the most development to the GNOME project?
If I plan to contribute to the GNOME project, am I advised to use THAT distribution as my primary development platform or does my choice remain a simple matter of taste?
EDIT: I'm a Linux user and my ...
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Keeping track of the latest releases
How do people keep a track of the latest softwares being released? Let me say a distro group like slackware. A distro has ~25K+ packages and about a score of people involved. I hardly think these ...
