Linux os distributions timeline timetoast timelines. Libranet omoikane arma quantian damn vulnerable linux damn small linux knoppmyth danix parsix auditor security linux backtrack kali kanotix b2d whoppix whax symphony os neodizinha patinho faminto musix parallelknoppix kaella max feather medialinux mediainlinux artistx insert aquamorph dreamlinux hiwix hiweed deepin shift linux zonecd morphix. We had a fantastic release and it was an amazing feeling to be able to deliver it to. Compare the best free open source linux software distribution software at sourceforge. Contribute to fabiololixlinuxtimeline development by creating an account on github. All things linux and gnulinux this is neither a community exclusively about the kernel linux, nor is exclusively about the gnu. He has placed the linux kernel under the gnu general public license, which basically means that you may freely copy, change, and distribute it, but you may not impose any restrictions on further distribution, and.
May 04, 2019 projects which are not a linux distribution. David purse has announced the release of simplicity linux 20. Gnu linux is an alternative to microsoft windows and macos. I know its cool to be all blase about this, but this is different. Feel free to use the parrot tools on windows, mac os or any other linux distribution without changing your habits. E suse suse opensuse slackware sls jurix peanut alinux crux chakra chaox kahelos. Libranet omoikane arma gibraltar leaf skolelinux freespire lindows linspire rxart swift antix mepis simplymepis impi amber guadalinex deadcd olive underground desktop ulteo bardinux deft kubuntu nubuntu christian edition mint satanic edition uberyl comfusion mythbuntu ubuntulite ulite greenie fluxbuntu eeebuntu aurora os zebuntu zevenos ultimate edition maryan zorin os newtoos av av. It will allow anyone to effortlessly create custom timelines, for any purpose they like, with many useful features like grouping of events, custom visual representation and more. The default layout is similar to ubuntu it is also possible to use kde, the more advanced desktop environment in use in kubuntu, but there are differences in the chosen applications, install.
Linux mint was started as a fork of ubuntu linux, while still relying upon the ubuntu repositories. Build system for firmware images, the collection of recipes is based on gnu make. As this is going to be quite controversial, with some such as the linux foundation supporting the view that android is a linux distribution, whilst others not, i have decided to keep this as a separate file. Permission is granted to copy, distribute andor modify this document under the terms of the gnu free documentation license, version 1. Below youll find links that lead directly to the download page of 25 popular linux distributions. The defining component of linux is the linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released 5 october 1991 by linus torvalds. It also prompts a rewrite of the upcoming version 3 of the gnu general public license in order to insert clauses to prohibit distribution of gpl software under such patent agreements.
Live cd media center linux distribution, mainly to play specialencoded video files e. Linux journal celebrated the publication of its 100th issue in 2002 with the release of the linux timeline. For those who might be looking to migrate to the open source. However, linux is even more different than you might imagine. The gnulinux os and applications has the following subsystems over simplified under the hood. Dragora is founded on the concepts of simplicity and elegance, it can be run for almost any purpose desktop, workstation, server, development, etc. Your choice of distribution will be driven by the goal you are trying to accomplish. Hang your posters in dorms, bedrooms, offices, or anywhere blank walls arent welcome. There are numerous derivative systems not listed in this chart, maybe 10 times more. While still a student at the university of helsinki, torvalds started developing linux to create a system similar to minix, a unix operating system. Included with the distribution are numerous software packages that. Libranet omoikane arma quantian damn vulnerable linux damn small linux knoppmyth danix parsix auditor security linux backtrack kali kanotix b2d whoppix whax symphony os neodizinha patinho faminto musix parallelknoppix kaella max feather medialinux mediainlinux artistx insert aquamorph dreamlinux hiwix hiweed deepin shift linux zonecd morphix kalango dizinha poseidon kurumin knoppix skolelinux.
Jan 05, 2018 its a new year and the landscape of possibility is limitless for linux. We recommend that you use a free gnulinux system distribution, one that does not include proprietary software at all. These distributions are meant for devices with limited resources, like a wireless router for example. They contain the linux kernel, gnu components and software from many other free software projects. Kaarpux, nixos, openelec, opennode, santoku, slack390, vulnix, whonix. On 25 august 1991, 21 years old student of helsinki university sent a mail to a newsgroup on usenet. Exe gnulinux originating from exmouth, in southwest england is a live linux image preconfigured with a selection of applications for general desktop use. Much of its development is done by unpaid volunteers. He has placed the linux kernel under the gnu general public license, which basically means that you may freely copy, change, and distribute it, but you may not impose any restrictions on further distribution, and you must make the source code available. For a graphical representation of the relationship between the various linux distributions, see the gnu linux distribution timeline. Ophone baidu yi libranet omoikane arma quantian dsln hikarunix damn vulnerable linux damn small linux knoppmyth danix parsix auditor security linux backtrack kanotix bioknoppix max kaella parallelknoppix musix neodizinha patinho faminto symphony os whoppix whax b2d joatha shabdix feather medialinux mediainlinux artistx insert aquamorph. The accurate name is gnulinux but linux is used more often gnulinux is not one companys product, but. Dragora is a complete and reliable distribution of the gnulinux operating system that is entirely free software. The image, written to cd or usb, may be used to start almost any computer with an intel or amd processor and runs as a complete operating system.
All of these existing distros could use more development help. Gnu is a project started in the 1980s by richard stallman who is also the founder of the fsf foundation. Security a complete arsenal of security tools that can be deployed on all your devices and in the cloud. It is similar to microsoft windows, but it is entirely free. Linux is a unixlike computer operating system assembled under the model of free and open source software development and distribution. Its not the complete timeline with all the important events of last 25 years of linux. Other kernels like the freebsd kernel also work together with gnu software to form a working operating system. He talked about developing a free operating system which in his words were.
Debian seems to be the most influential in the hierarchy there, followed by rh. Supports amongst others unprivileged package management and peruser profiles. A timeline representing the development of various linux distributions, including android, as of early 2019. Linux timeline and bsd timeline by andreas lundqvist and donjan rodic, continued by fabio loli. It runs on a variety of architectures including x86, arm, mips, powerpc and others. Turnkey gnu linux is a free debian based library of system images that preintegrates and polishes the best free software components into secure, easy to use solutions. Linux was originally developed as a free operating system for intel x86. Software framework for creating embedded linux distributions. May 24, 2014 the linux trademark belongs to linus torvalds. Since we dont have any intention of maintaining it i. Whereas 2017 brought about some big changes to a number of linux distributions, i believe 2018 will bring serious stability and market share growthfor both the server and the desktop.
Many thanks to all the people who financially support the project. A linux distribution is usually built around a package management system, which puts together the linux kernel, free and opensource software, and occasionally some proprietary software. Linux, being the operating system, is the intermediary between hardware and software. Linux operating system timeline timetoast timelines. Centos is a community project that takes the red hat enterprise linux code, removes all red hats trademarks, and makes it available for free use and distribution. Its now 2006, linux itself turns 15 this year and linux journal, a little older, grayer and wiser, is soon to release its 150th issue. Linux, computer operating system created in the early 1990s by finnish software engineer linus torvalds and the free software foundation fsf. In contrast to other operating systems, nobody owns linux. Gnulinux distros gnu project free software foundation.
Linux distros are classified by the package manager they use, the standard software they ship with, and the distro they have forked. Pisi linux, pisibased, free, developed by the software community, the setup of the computer users, who are trying to ease in configuration and operation, aimed at meeting their basic desktop requirements, enduser focused on a gnulinux distribution. Bsd timeline up for grabs gnulinux distribution timeline. What is the best linux distro is like asking what is the best car or what is the best radio. A gnu linux operating system dedicated to multimedia enthusiasts io gnu linux is a powerful operating system that will turn your computer into a stateoftheart multimedia workstation. May 31, 2006 linux journal celebrated the publication of its 100th issue in 2002 with the release of the linux timeline.
Gnu linux distribution timeline ladies and gentlemen here is gnu linux distribution timeline. For a graphical representation of the relationship between the various linux distributions, see the gnulinux distribution timeline. Ladies and gentlemen here is gnulinux distribution timeline. Our tools are designed to be compatible with as many devices as possible via containerization technologies like docker or podman. Restoration of 1st edition unix kernel sources from pdf document. It was the first fully free gnu linux system recognized by the gnu project. Timeline of the most important events in 25 years of linux. An advantage to the debian based distributions such as the buntus is that upgrades may be done in place not.
Jun 04, 2015 timeline is a free, crossplatform timeline creator application, written in python, that runs natively on linux, mac os x and even windows. Everyone has a different opinion, everyone has different needs, everyone has different preferences, everyone has different tolerances for goofy ui quirks, etc. It is based on the debian gnu linux distribution, built around the enlightenment desktop environment and includes a wide range of the best open source. Ubuntu christian edition added 50 distros total 470. Instead, i am going to list you the timeline of 25 years of linux. Exe gnulinux devuan gnulinux with a devon flavour from. Gnu aim was to create a completely free operating system that can be an alternative to unix. The gnulinux timeline the chronological lineage of linux distros.
Gnuplot is a portable commandline driven graphing utility for linux, os2, ms windows, osx, vms, and many other platforms. We are pleased to announce the release of simplicity linux 20. One cdrom vendor found that in their linux distribution, gnu software was the largest single contingent, around 28% of the total source code, and this included some of the essential major components without which there could be no system. Free, secure and fast linux software distribution software downloads from the largest open source applications and software directory. What are the major contributions of gnu in the gnulinux. The first and third points are the most important in classification. Many linux distributions provide an installation system akin to that provided with other modern operating systems.
A typical linux distribution comprises a linux kernel, gnu tools and libraries, additional software, documentation. It is based on the debian gnulinux distribution, built around the enlightenment desktop environment and includes a wide range of the best open source applications suitable for audio, graphics, video production, and more. Each form is called a distribution distro or a flavor this is rare. List of free gnulinux distributions gnu project free. Some are more popular than others but dont confuse popular with best. Each linux distribution has a different goal and a slightly different focus. An independent gnulinuxlibre distribution based on concepts of simplicity. A linux distribution often abbreviated as distro is an operating system made from a software. As a result, a free system distribution cannot include free software that can only be built by using nonfree software. Feb 23, 2012 the gnulinux timeline the chronological lineage of linux distros. Trisquel gnulinux distribution running 100% free software, verified by gnu project. Its a new year and the landscape of possibility is limitless for linux. This article examines the history of four most popular linux distributions that are currently available. In celebration and in honor of an amazing communitys history were compiling the significant events of 2002 through 2006 and of course anything from.
Guix system distribution guix system declarative linux distribution with atomic upgrades and rollbacks built on top of the gnu guix package manager. Gnulinux is an operating system, a large piece of software that manages a computer. It will run the same software as the others so no worries there. The chakra operating system is a communitydeveloped gnulinux distribution with a focus on kde and qt software, utilizing a unique halfrolling release model that allows users to enjoy the latest versions of the plasma desktop and their favorite applications on top of a periodically updated system core. Red hat uses trademark law to prevent their official red hat enterprise linux software from being redistributed. Exe gnulinux devuan gnulinux with trinity desktop exe gnulinux originating from exmouth, in southwest england is a live linux image preconfigured with a. Jun 07, 20 what is the best linux distro is like asking what is the best car or what is the best radio. Free open source linux software distribution software. Playing around a bit ive decided to make a simple bsd timeline, including the 10 most popular distributions. Looking at all program code contained in the ubuntu linux distribution in 2011, gnu encompassed 8% % including gnome and the linux kernel 6% increased to 9% when including its direct dependencies. The distribution by the longtime prominent gnulinux developer company red hat. Take a look at the timeline of the most important events in the last 25 years of linux. We recommend that you use a free gnu linux system distribution, one that does not include proprietary software at all.
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