A Neowin Guide to Linux Distributions


Recommended Posts

I think so far Red Hat is not mentioned here.

redflag.gif

Two decades research on open system conducted by the Chinese Academy of Sciences, ten years experience of Chinese language system development, those are the basis of Red Flag first-class technology. And it’s worthy to mention that Red Flag delivered over 1.15 million sets of desktop for OEM bundle with PC in 2002.

Red Flag is focused on the development and marketing of Linux-based operating systems and application software on multiple platforms for the constantly growing base of Chinese technology users. A comprehensive line of Red Flag Linux solutions has been introduced to the marketplace. These include the Red Flag Linux Server, Red Flag Linux Desktop, Red Flag Linux operating system for IBM S/390/Alpha/Intel/PA RISC/Sun Sparc host, Red Flag Linux server for high performance enterprise applications, plus the Embedded Linux OS for Set Top Boxes, PDAs, and thin clients, among others.

English version of Red-hat could be found at http://www.redflag-linux.com/eindex.html

  • 3 weeks later...
Ubuntu Linux, it just speaks for it self

I'm waiting for them to send me the CDs :p

Btw, my college provided for us a moddified version of Knoppix with portuguese interface and java 1.5...

Oddly, some computer don't detect it as a bootable/system/live CD (mine too).

What could be the reasons for this to happen?

I'm waiting for them to send me the CDs  :p

Btw, my college provided for us a moddified version of Knoppix with portuguese interface and java 1.5...

Oddly, some computer don't detect it as a bootable/system/live CD (mine too).

What could be the reasons for this to happen?

584800171[/snapback]

Sounds like a classic "boot order" issue, where the computer is set to boot from hard drive before CD-ROM.

  • 2 weeks later...
  • 4 weeks later...

* Added Ubuntu to the list, courtesy of metal_dragen's input *

* Also edited Red Hat/Fedora to focus more on Fedora, rather then the expired Red Hat Linux line *

* Oh, yeah... And added Slax to the Live CDs, since it is mentioned frequently *

  • 1 month later...
  • 1 month later...
Yeah, but are those are really "gentoo"?  You gotta do a stage 1 to feel all gentooy inside.  It is worth it.

1854292[/snapback]

I don't get why people think bootstraping is so 1337. Seriously, I avoid stage 1 installs like the plague. It's a proven fact that if you do a stage 1 you leave your self more prone to circular dependencies, and other problems. Stage 2 is the way to go, and only do a stage 1 if you really want to do some SERIOUS optimisations. No, -O3 does not count.

I don't get why people think bootstraping is so 1337.

A bit like why I don't get why people think using Gentoo is l33t.

Or people who have "99.99% of all Windows users are noobs, this includes the people who think they are "power users". in their sigs think they're l33t.

./ponders adding "99,99% of Linux users are clueless tards." in his sig.

  • 2 weeks later...
How bout arch linux? It a i686 optimized distro. It kinda similar to slackware but has a great package manager. Arch is great if you want binrary packages that are fast for you system

585782109[/snapback]

Well... Last person who offered to write up a short little something ended up getting banned. I assure you it was completely unrelated to offering to do a short write up, so if you want to do a writeup for me to add to the first post, please do. I am reasonably sure you won't get banned. :ninja:

  • 1 month later...

Knoppix is a good choice for someone who just wants to see what Linux can be like. (plus it has a lot of nice ultilities that can be handy in a Windows environment - re-partioner, virus scanner, etc.)

What do you mean you don't know what one to choose yet? Which final distro, or which version of Knoppix?

I use Fedora, and I like it (but I cut my teeth on Red Hat, so it is familiar to me).

You really can't go wrong. You try it, and if you don't quite like it, install Ubuntu (Linux can keep your /home data like emails and web bookmarks etc nice and safe). (Y)

This topic is now closed to further replies.
  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
  • Posts

    • Ninja Theory's new Hellblade game is action-focused and set in Purgatory by Pulasthi Ariyasinghe Ninja Thery has been building its award-winning Hellblade series since 2017, delivering Senua's Sacrifice and Senua's Saga since then. Today at the 2026 Xbox Games Showcase, the studio had a brand-new installment announcement featuring Senua again, but this time, she is in a version of purgatory, and the focus is on the action. Simply named Senua, this new entry is described as a "full-on action-adventure" experience, delivering an expanded focus on combat, puzzle-solving, and freedom of exploration. The developer says that it is keeping the same high production values and storytelling features of the previous games while giving what players have been asking for in the gameplay department. The entirety of Ninja Theory is now working on Senua, giving the project much more manpower than ever before, while also letting the team draw on its action roots from Devil May Cry and prior titles. However, the studio also confirmed that its previously announced Project Mara horror experience is no longer in development. Alongside snappier traversal moves, Senua will be able to take stealth and direct combat routes. She has access to her own sword, plus any enemy weapons as well, with dual wielding also being an option for most dropped melee swords, axes, and other weapons. Outside of melee combat, Senua will be able to use special abilities that let her alter the reality around her. The world is said to be about twice the size of Hellblade 2. While this won't be an open-world experience, the linear story will let players explore their surroundings further than before. The story of Senua will be set after the events of previous Hellblade titles, with our protagonist being stuck in her own version of Purgatory. The series' well-explored psychosis themes will return as well. "She’s trapped between life and death on a quest to reach the afterlife and be reunited with the ones that she’s loved and lost," adds the studio. "Her belief is that by healing the wounds of her life, she can find the peace that is the key that unlocks the gate to the afterlife." Senua is releasing on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5 sometime in 2027.
    • Windows has had it, it's called camera frame server. I recall when it was first introduced in an early Windows 10 release it caused issues and there was a registry entry to disable it. Seems like they disabled it by default at some point. Windows 11 brought that toggle to the settings app (not just registry) a while ago.
    • You didn't like Mafia The Definite Edition? As a fan of the first when it came out, I liked that remake.
  • Recent Achievements

    • Proficient
      Eric Biran went up a rank
      Proficient
    • Dedicated
      Conjor earned a badge
      Dedicated
    • Week One Done
      Windows Guy earned a badge
      Week One Done
    • Dedicated
      Mark Spruce earned a badge
      Dedicated
    • Collaborator
      conkir earned a badge
      Collaborator
  • Popular Contributors

    1. 1
      +primortal
      479
    2. 2
      PsYcHoKiLLa
      243
    3. 3
      Steven P.
      72
    4. 4
      +Edouard
      66
    5. 5
      neufuse
      66
  • Tell a friend

    Love Neowin? Tell a friend!