V.T. Eric Layton Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 Linux's Big Bang: One Kernel, Countless Distros By Jonathan Terrasi Apr 27, 2017 3:24 PM PT Even if you're a newcomer to Linux, you've probably figured out that it is not a single, monolithic operating system, but a constellation of projects. The different "stars" in this constellation take the form of "distributions," or "distros." Each offers its own take on the Linux model. To gain an appreciation of the plethora of options offered by the range of distributions, it helps to understand how Linux started out and subsequently proliferated. With that in mind, here's a brief introduction to Linux's history. Read the rest of this interesting article HERE. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Peachy Posted May 16, 2017 Share Posted May 16, 2017 I find that most used Linux environment I'm working is Raspian on the Raspberry Pi. I have over a dozen of them now. They're oh so cute and *cough, cough* affordable. It's not just the multitude of distros. It's also the fact it runs on x86 and ARM, the two most common architectures in existence. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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