linux

[XtremeWarrior]

unix is another one right?

WRONG!
linux is a kind of unix, not the other way round.

there are lots (100s) of different distributions of linux, here are a few of the best:
Conectiva
Debian
LindowsOS
Mandrake
RedHat
Slackware
SuSE
TurboLinux

and for most of the rest visit linux.org

 

[David Lindon]

Thanks extremewarrior.

 

[sardonyx]

i was supposed to answer your question but i guess xtreme warrior's post is the best answer to this thread. ^^

*locks the thread*

 

[David Lindon]

Although the initial question has been answered, the is still the possibility of further discussion on the subject. Some may disagree with extremewarrior and we would like to hear why and listen to their views. Therefore, the thread stays open.

 

[sardonyx]

Hmmm... will there be new versions of Linux coming this year?

 

[David Lindon]

Red hat recently release 9.0, other than that I am not sure.

 

[XtremeWarrior]

some distributions will be bringing out new versions and others won't. You'll have to check their websites to find out.

 

[Mrlonely]

i use mandrake 10.1 not used any else can u tell me also the better one

 

[iamroot]

Actually, GNU/Linux is not a version of Unix and neither is it the other way round. GNU/Linux and Unix are not related. Unix is proprietary software whereas GNU/Linux is Free Software. In anycase, GNU/Linux and Unix seem so similar bcos there both comply to the POSIX standards and GNU/Linux was created with Unix-like usability is mind.

 

[sl8er]

If you want to learn more about Linux then do a search for Linux From Scratch. It is a DIY Linux distro where you configure all the options and decide what goes into it.

Whether you make your own distro or just read the documentation for it it seems an incredibly educational project.

(Myself and some other folks are thinking of using this to create our own distro-failing that I'd learn a lot about Linux anyway).