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+ Glastonbury + England, UK + + msw@startext.co.uk + +
+ + + + + + v7.0 + 2000-01-31 + +  msw + + + + + + + 2001 + Martin S. Wheeler + + + + + This document is intended to show prospective + users or administrators of a GNU/Linux system the range of + choices open to them when deciding on a + distribution for the first time. It also aims to help experienced + users track the state of the GNU/Linux distributions + market. + It emphatically does not + aim to be a complete list of all GNU/Linux distributions for all + platforms and in all languages. The focus is on popular + English-language distributions; specifically compiled for the Intel platform; + available on CD-ROM; and easily accessible to the first-time user. + + + + + + Archived Document Notice: + This document has been archived by the LDP. It is no longer + being actively maintained and has been replaced by the + English-language + GNU/Linux distributions on CD-ROM. + + + + + + + + + + + +Introduction + + + + + Background + + + There is no one single authoritative master distribution of the + GNU/Linux operating system software suites. Instead, there are many + such distributions (over one hundred and sixty at the last count) — + available over the net via anonymous FTP; by mail order from various + emporia; directly from + the shelves of your local bookshop or computer store; as a boxed set + or as loose CD-ROMs; as an insert in the back of a book; or as a cover + disk on specialist magazines. + + + + The purpose of this document is to provide short summaries of those + English-language GNU/Linux CD-ROM distributions available as loose or as + boxed CD-ROM sets (with or without manuals); and to provide + pointers for the reader to find more information. Distributions + in languages + other than English also exist, but are outwith the scope of + this document. + + + + The information presented here is in no way complete; i.e. there are + certainly more English-language distributions than all those listed + in this document. By the nature of open + source software, anyone who changes anything in their GNU/Linux + installation and then makes that particular version available to others + can be said to be in some way creating a `distribution'. + A document such as this has to choose somewhere to draw the line + between what is, and what is not, suitable for consideration as a + distinct distribution in its own right. + The editors have chosen `available on CD' as their simple criterion. + + + + Note that this is + by no means the authoritative definition of a distribution. There are + numerous small distributions available on floppy disk that offer things the + big distributions don't — not the least of which is smallness + itself. A good list of such distributions is to be found at: + Tom's rescue and boot disk site; or the + small distributions + site. + + + + The rationale behind producing this document in the first place — given that + there are very many similar texts to be found on the WWW at any one moment + — is to provide a distributable version of the same information, accessible by + other than online means. (Not everyone who could use this information has access + to a telephone line or to the web.) + + + + If you are associated with a CD-ROM distribution we don't list, please see + + near the end of this document for information on making a submission. + It's easy to do and should take less than five minutes. + + + + For a more complete list of distributions (albeit with perhaps slightly less + information on each), see the + + Linux HQ distributions list; or the + full distributions + site. + + + + Disclaimer: + We make absolutely no guarantee as to the + correctness of the information, prices, and ordering details given + in this document. Check the date-last-modified field of each distribution + to get an idea of its currency, then go to the vendor's web page for + up-to-date information. Furthermore, unless otherwise stated, all + GNU/Linux software comes with ABSOLUTELY NO WARRANTY. + + + + The editor tries to stick to facts in most of this document, but + — inevitably — has personal opinions on the state of the Linux market. + You can read these under . + + + + Personal disclaimer: + I [msw] have no financial connection with any Linux + vendor, nor have I accepted any remuneration or perquisites from + any vendor. No free disks for review; not even as much as a T-shirt. + (But hey — I'm always open to offers. XXL.) + + + + + + + + New versions of this document + + + This document will be regularly posted to the newsgroup + comp.os.linux.answers + The document is also archived on a number + of Linux FTP sites, including metalab.unc.edu in + pub/Linux/docs/HOWTO. + + + + You can also view the latest version of this document on the World + Wide Web via the url + + http://www.startext.co.uk/msw/NEW_Distributions-HOWTO/index.html. + + + + Feel free to mail any questions or comments about this document to the + current editor, Martin Wheeler + (msw@startext.co.uk). + Please do not + send general Linux questions or requests for help in + choosing a distribution (unless you're willing to hire me at my + commercial consultancy rates); I don't have time to deal with them; + and I try to put everything I know about choosing a suitable + distribution into this document. + + + + + + + + Recent changes + + + - details of individual distributions brought up to date + + + + - text markup upgraded from DocBook 3.0 to DocBook 4.1 + + + + - division of distributions into two lists + + + + - increased number of distributions covered + + + + - inclusion of inline images for company logos + + + + - added scope for inclusion of reviewers' remarks + + + + The editorship and maintenance of this document was taken over from + Eric S. Raymond (esr@thyrsus.com) + by Martin Wheeler in + January 2001; and although much of the original text has been retained, all + controversial statements and opinions should be considered solely + those of the current editor. + + + + + + + + Overview of the Linux market + + + In the beginning (say 1993), a GNU/Linux distribution was something + you downloaded off the Internet onto floppies. Installation was a + lengthy, laborious and error-prone process; + repeated frustrations due to bad (magnetic-disk) media were common. + + + + Then came cheap CD-ROM drives, and the cheap-to-produce CD-ROM — + a medium ideally suited for shipping large volumes of operating-system + software at low cost. A whole mini-industry has now built up around + commercial CD-ROM GNU/Linuxes; and because the vendors have the actual + cash flow to fund support and marketing these days, they have come + to dominate the Linux world. Debian is now the only significant + non-commercial release; and despite the ease with which software may + be downloaded from the internet these days, even it seems to be + propagated to new users largely by the ubiquitous CD-ROM. + + + + (In all fairness, it should be noted here that the rise in popularity of + GNU/Linux systems over the past five years has been due in no small measure + to the increased number of applications packages bundled with each distribution + — from circa 400 in 1995 to just under 4,000 in 2000. What used to be + distributable on a single CD is now usually spread over four or six disks. Downloading + a `full' distribution is no longer a real option for most users, whether + experienced or novice.) + + + + Most of the CD-ROM distributions (including Slackware, S.u.S.E. Debian and + Red Hat) are still available for FTP from the home sites of their + developers. But if you have a CD-ROM drive and a few euros to + spare, you will have many more distributions and more support options to + choose from (and you'll usually get some well-produced and useful paper + documentation with it). For more on the details of installation, see + the Linux Installation HOWTO, + (http://www.linuxdoc.org/HOWTO/Installation-HOWTO/index.html). + + + + Prices for CD-ROM distributions of Intel GNU/Linux software start at + around 4 or 5 euros for a single disk, and can go all the way up to EUR 100 + for a boxed set, with manuals. (And those + extra euros can buy real value.) Many vendors also sell subscription deals + that will lower your cost-per-CD for regular updates over the + subscription period. Prices may be even higher when commercial packages + (e.g. graphics or word-processing applications) are bundled in with the basic + distribution. + + + + Price correlates with features and quality pretty well (as one + would expect in a very competitive market). I would personally recommend + paying the few extra euros for a top-drawer original CD-ROM + distribution; this will pay off in fewer installation and + administration hassles down the road. (For example, installation of S.u.S.E. 7.0 + from DVD now takes little over 20 mins on a fairly run-of-the-mill + machine, with automatic detection of most network and video cards. + Compare that with the one-and-a-half hours it took me to install my first + copy of Linux-FT, which — at the time — I thought was a dream installation.) + + + + Making good choices is also much simpler than it used to be. In 1995-96 + the Linux market underwent a serious shakeout, with only a very few + commercial distributions emerging as leaders, while the weaker ones + disappeared or stagnated. (My own personal favourite at the time — + Linux-FT — went down without trace. RIP Unifix — welcome S.u.S.E.) + The toll among general-purpose + non-commercial distributions has been even fiercer. Essentially, + only Debian (and derivatives) survive in this role. + + + + As a result, the three-tier structure of primary distribution + builders, value-added repackagers, and bottom-feeding CD shovellers + that used to define the market has nearly collapsed. To be + competitive in the third millennium, a Linux vendor (whether + commercial or non-commercial) has to offer reasonable support and + behave like a primary distribution builder, whether it really is one + or not. + + + + As long as you look for a recent freeze date though, it is + pretty hard to get stuck with a duff distribution these days. + + + + + + + + Personal opinions + + + + + + + + + + Martin Wheeler + + + + + + + In this section, I present my own opinions, for what they're worth. + However, there is no substitute for making your own evaluation, based + on experience — plus the data in this guide, of course. These opinions are + intended more to show up any possible + personal bias than as a guide to what anyone else should do. + + + + In the beginning was Slackware — usually to be found along with a + few other goodies on the cover disks of the more enlightened + magazines. But from the beginnings of the Linux (CD-ROM) industry + circa 1993 until the autumn of 1995, Yggdrasil was top distribution — it + essentially founded the CD-ROM market in North America, then set the + standard for everybody else. (In Europe of course, Slackware reigned.) + The previous editor of this document, Eric Raymond, described how he used + Yggdrasil, and recommended it over commercial System V versions for + its "superior documentation, large collection of applications, and + enlightened policy of sending free releases to open-source authors, + then dedicating part of the price of each CD-ROM to financially + supporting free software". Unfortunately, Yggdrasil hasn't issued + a new release since 1995, and they've now been left well behind by the market. + + + + Personally, after playing with Slackware for a while, I toyed with the + idea of Yggdrasil, but instead moved on to a distribution which gave me + what I wanted at the time — my own personal webserver; an X interface; + and enough development and SGML editing tools to keep me happy for years. + (Plus a rather nice system which loaded and unloaded applications for me + automatically, according to how much I used them.) + Unfortunately, Linux-FT was not to endure; and in 1996 I finally settled on + Debian as my ideal distribution, as I had come to want more, and was also a + far more experienced user by then. There is an important point to be noted by + first-time buyers here — go for whatever distribution gives you what you + most want at the time; then change with your needs. The financial costs + incurred in doing this are negligible. + + + In previous versions of this document, Eric Raymond wrote: + "I now run Red Hat Linux and am quite satisfied with it. They have + successfully created a de-facto standard in distribution packaging + with RPM (now also used by SuSE and Mandrake, among others). They've + made most of the right moves at the right times and I consider them + the current market leader." + + + + This may still be true for North America; but in Europe Red Hat is + rapidly falling into third place behind the very much more popular + S.u.S.E. and Mandrake distributions; and the "standard" RPM application + packaging is turning out to be not quite as standard as one might wish + for — as RPMs from one distribution do not necessarily always transfer + to another. + + + + Eric himself has now given up vanilla Red Hat and has written to tell me he's been + running the KRUD version for the last year and is very happy with it. It just goes + to show... + + + + However, one of the major influences in decision-making + for most newcomers to GNU/Linux is not so much the number of useful + packages included with any distribution, but the perceived sexiness of the user + interface it uses as its default. (All distributions will run all X + desktop environments and window managers, given the right hardware resources + — but not all distributions are set to default on startup to the most attractive + screen presentation for the novice user.) Be aware of this when evaluating + different distributions — it is surprising how many potential new users interpret + the sizzle as the steak. + + + + But if you're ideologically wedded to using a non-commercial distribution, + Debian seems to be the clear choice: the only one left with + a serious support team behind it, and a rock-solid package management + system, allowing trouble-free translation to and from other package + management systems. + + + + Certainly, in my own experience, Debian suits my personal needs best. + Nevertheless, despite any efforts I might make to persuade them otherwise, + my commercial clients invariably plump for S.u.S.E. or Mandrake as their + choice of first distribution. (As ever, it's a case of horses for courses.) + + + + These opinions should certainly not be interpreted as an + unconditional endorsement; different Linux distributions are + optimized for different needs, and yours may well be best served by + some other distribution (especially if, unlike us, you're mainly a + DOS user and are looking for a distribution tuned for dual-boot + systems and being launched from DOS). + + + + Furthermore, industry standing is volatile. By the time you read + this, Debian, S.u.S.E. or Red Hat may well have fallen out of favour + or fashion, and been displaced by hungrier newcomers offering more + and better features. (And the obligatory sexier graphical interface + of course.) + + + + + + + + + +Best-known distributions + + + (listed in alphabetical order) + + + + The handful of distributions listed here are those which are most widely + known by the general public, or referred to most + often by the specialist media, or those most commonly found in retail + outlets in English-speaking countries. + What exact sales percentage of the total GNU/Linux distributions market + they represent is unknown — but it is certainly extremely high. Between + them, they account for almost all that the (generally uninformed) public + knows about "Linux". + + + + + + + + Caldera OpenLinux + + + + + + Name: + + + Caldera OpenLinux + + + + + + Distributor: + + + +
+ Caldera, Inc. + 633 South 550 East + Provo, Utah 84606 +
+ + + + + E-mail: info@caldera.com + WWW: http://www.caldera.com/ + FTP: ftp://ftp.caldera.com + Vox: (801)-377-7678 + Fax: (801)-377-8752 + + + + + + + + Provider's description: + + + + + + + + + Caldera logo + + + + + + Caldera is shipping OpenLinux 1.2 in a three-tiered family of + products: OpenLinux Lite, OpenLinux Base, and OpenLinux Standard. + + + + OpenLinux Lite is a freely available evaluation of the OpenLinux + product (it includes a 90-day evaluation of the Caldera integrated + desktop — the full licensed version of the desktop is included in the + Base and Standard products). OpenLinux Lite can be downloaded from + Caldera's ftp site, or obtained on CD for the cost of shipping. It + is also designed for use by book and software publishers to provide + a commercially stable Linux offering with their books and software + products. + + + + OpenLinux Base contains everything that is in Lite plus it is a + complete, easy-to-install Linux operating system, with integrated + desktop, Internet client and server components, and Intranet + connectivity. OpenLinux Base includes Netscape Navigator and full + documentation. + + + + OpenLinux Standard includes what is in Base plus more high-end, name + brand, commercial software components (such as Netscape FastTrack Web + Server, Netscape Navigator Gold Web browser and authoring tools, + ADABAS D database, StarOffice productivity suite, Caldera OpenDOS, and + NetWare client and administration tools). + + + + All three tiers of the OpenLinux 1.2 release are currently available. + + + + With Caldera OpenLinux, you can see a whole world of powerful + new computing, even the power of a UNIX workstation on your PC! + By using a Linux kernel, OpenLinux gives you speed and stability + that compare to systems costing thousands of dollars. Open Linux + also gives you: + + + + + + + + Real multi-tasking runs many text or graphical applications at + once; no application can cause another to crash, unlike less robust + systems. + + + + + + The Linux 2.0 kernel gives super-fast TCP/IP access to the + Internet, plus loadable device drivers, for the most efficient use + of your system resources. + + + + + + Easy-to-follow, quick installation with menu-based choices and + auto-detection of your hardware make installation a snap on most + systems. The Getting Started Guide (included) provides a + step-by-step illustrated procedure, with troubleshooting tips. + + + + + + + + No other Linux system includes a complete, integrated desktop + interface with configuration tools and graphical editor. Its + powerful drag-and-drop capabilities come pre-configured with + thousands of icons and application settings. The Desktop provides a + convenient place where you can store your favorite programs and + data files for instant access. The Desktop gives you: + + + + + + + + Drag-and-drop launching of programs with data files. + + + + + + An integrated graphical text editor. + + + + + + Easy access to an array of powerful system configuration tools. + + + + + + A configurable icon bar, custom layouts, and preference settings. + + + + + + Powerful file management using drag-and-drop or graphical dialogs. + + + + + + + + + + + Internet access: + + + + WWW: http://www.caldera.com/ + FTP: ftp://ftp.caldera.com + + + + + + + Ordering: + + + By e-mail with PGP key, by phone, by fax, or by conventional mail. + Full ordering details are at + + http://www.caldera.com/mpro/orinfo/orderinfo.html. + + + + + + Support: + + + + Caldera is one of the only Linux distributors to offer E-mail and + telephone support. OpenLinux Base (E-mail only) and Standard + (Telephone and E-mail) users are fully supported (Standard users + receive 5 free incident calls during the first 30 days). There is + no technical support for the Lite product. + + + + OpenLinux Base and Standard ship with full licensed versions of the + Caldera Desktop, which do not expire. OpenLinux Lite ships with a + 90-day evaluation version of the Desktop. + + + + + + + Last freeze date: + + + + + + + + + Entry last modified: + + + 21 January 2001 + + + + + + Reviewer's comments: + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Debian GNU/Linux + + + + + + Name: + + + Debian GNU/Linux + + + + + + Distributor: + + + +
+ Software in the Public Interest, Inc. + PO Box 1326 + Boston, Ma. 02117 USA +
+ + + + + Net: info@debian.org + WWW: http://www.debian.org/ + FTP: ftp://ftp.debian.org/debian + + + + + + + + Provider's description: + + + + + + + + Debian logo + + + + + + Debian GNU/Linux is the result of a volunteer effort to create a + high-quality non-commercial Linux distribution. Debian GNU/Linux 2.2 + is a complete and fully-functional Unix-compatible operating system + for the personal computer. It contains around 4000 packages, making + it by far the largest free software distribution. + + + + Debian GNU/Linux is available for the IBM PC architecture + (386/486/Pentium), m68k, SPARC, Alpha, PowerPC, and ARM. Ports to + MIPS, HP PA-RISC, IA64 and GNU/Hurd are under way. + + + + Debian GNU/Linux is an easy-to-upgrade distribution that consists of + freely redistributable software from a number of different sources and + systems. Non-free packages may also obtained, making Debian a + well-rounded system. + + + + The benefits of Debian GNU/Linux are its upgradability, well-defined + dependencies between packages, and its open development. It is the + only GNU/Linux distribution that is being developed co-operatively by + many individuals over the Internet, in the same spirit as the Linux kernel and + other open-source operating systems. More than 500 package maintainers + are working on over 5000 packages and improving Debian GNU/Linux. A + sophisticated bug tracking system allows users to easily report bugs + and security concerns which are quickly dealt with by the Debian + community. A command-line tool, 'apt-get', can be used to dynamically + upgrade your system from the large Debian archive network. + + + + Debian GNU/Linux is a very dynamic distribution, although it does prefer + well-tested stability to having the very latest available. Major releases + are generally made about every year, although the Debian archives are + updated daily; and upgrading discrete elements of the system is a common and + supported operation. + + + + For more information about Debian GNU/Linux, please visit our World Wide + Web page at http://www.debian.org/. + There is also a book, Running Debian GNU/Linux, from + O'Reilly & Associates. + + + + If you're interested in joining this project, you are invited to subscribe to + either debian-user@lists.debian.org, or + debian-devel@lists.debian.org by sending a mail to + + debian-user-request@lists.debian.org + (or + + debian-devel-request respectively) + with the word "help" in the subject line. + + + + + + + Internet access: + + + Debian GNU/Linux is available for download via anonymous FTP or HTTP; see + + http://www.debian.org/distrib/ftplist/. + + + + + + Ordering: + + + A number of vendors + can provide CD-ROMs or snapshots. + + + + + + Support: + + + Aside from self-serve support + via mailing lists, IRC, or the online Bug Tracking System, there is also a number + of consultants providing + support. + + + + + + Last freeze date: + + + 5 December 2000 (2.2r2) + + + + + + Entry last modified: + + + 31 January 2001 + + + + + + Reviewer's comments: + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Mandrake Linux + + + + + + Name: + + + Mandrake Linux + + + + + + Distributor: + + + +
+ MandrakeSoft + Daniel Morales - MandrakeSoft 818.834.9860 + Caroline Carmagnol - Alizé Public Relations 650.323.1607 + mandrake@linux-mandrake.com +
+ + + + + Net: + mandrake@linux-mandrake.com (orders) + WWW: + http://www.linux-mandrake.com + Vox: 818.834.9860 + + + + + + + + Provider's description: + + + + + + + + mandrake logo + + + + + + Mandrake is inspired by Red Hat(tm) Linux, with many + improvements and pre-configured applications which make it easier to + use for beginners, and faster for everyone. + + + + Mandrake is available both in GPL Edition and in the PowerPack + Edition which includes 5 CDs and commercial applications. The GPL + Edition CD (base system and applications) is freely available from + the Internet as an iso image. + + + + Mandrake 6.0 won two LinuxWorld Editors' Choice Awards and + was a runner up at LinuxWorld Expo, San Jose, CA in August 1999: + + + + + + + + Best Linux Product of the Year. + + + + + + Best Distribution/Server. + + + + + + finalist for Best Distribution/Client. + + + + + + + + Mandrake 6.1 (Helios) features: + + + + + + + + Linux-Kernel: 2.2.13 (pre4) + + + + + + XFree86: 3.3.5 + + + + + + Glibc: 2.1.1 + + + + + + RPM: 3.0.3 + + + + + + Bash: 2.03 + + + + + + KDE: 1.1.2 (with Mandrake customization) + + + + + + Gnome: built from 1.0.4->1.0.14 versions (with Mandrake + customization) + + + + + + Enlightenment 0.16-dev5, Windowmaker 0.60, AfterStep 1.7.111, + XFCE 3.0.2, IceWM 0.9.48 + + + + + + + + and many applications such as Apache, MySQL etc. + + + + In Mandrake, packages have been compiled with CPU optimizations for + pentium-class (intel, amd, cyrix, winchip...) and higher processors + resulting in speed improvements up to 30%. + + + + + + + Internet access: + + + + http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/ftp.php3 + + + + + + Ordering: + + + Free download available from Internet. + The Linux-Mandrake PowerPack price is typically between $45 and $50. + Payment method depends on the distributor. + Distributor lists available at: + + http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/fsinglecd.php3. + + + + + + Support: + + + + The PowerPack is provided with 100 days of support by e-mail. + + + + Several specialized mailing-lists and a USENET newsgroup + (alt.os.linux.mandrake) are available for support + between users. + + + + Bynari Systems Group and LinuxCare also provide complete support + for Mandrake. + + + + + + + Last freeze date: + + + Sep 17, 1999 for Mandrake 6.1 (Helios). + Update frequency: about 4 months. + + + + + + Entry last modified: + + + 18 September 1999 + + + + + + Reviewer's comments: + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Red Hat Linux + + + + + + Name: + + + Red Hat Linux + + + + + + Distributor: + + + +
+ Red Hat Software + 3201 Yorktown Rd, Suite 123 DeKalb Center + Durham, NC 27713 +
+ + + + + Vox: (800) 546-7274 or (919) 572-6500 + Fax: (919) 572-6726 + Net: redhat@redhat.com + WWW: http://www.redhat.com/ + FTP: ftp://ftp.redhat.com + + + + + + + + Provider's description: + + + + + + + + Red Hat logo + + + + + + Red Hat 6.1 is based on the 2.2 kernel and is available for + Intel, Sparc and Alpha platforms. + + + + Four installation innovations make Red Hat the easiest Linux to + install ever. Our graphical installation mode brings you straight + up into X for most of the installation. Our boot disk creation script + eases selection of the proper boot disk, and it saves your existing + network configuration information and XF86Config so you don't have to + configure TCP/IP or X! Our FTP install allows you to install simply + by downloading 3 floppy disk images — the rest is done automatically! + And finally, the installation includes seamless support for PCMCIA + devices — install Red Hat on your laptop as easily as on your + desktop machine! + + + + After installing Red Hat Linux once, you will never need to reinstall + Linux again! The new RPM packaging system is sophisticated enough to + allow upgrading to new Red Hat releases without reinstalling your + system - no partitioning, no backing up all your files, no headaches. + + + + + + + Internet access: + + + + + + + + Ordering: + + + Available directly from Red Hat Software and most distributors + of Linux related products. Please contact Red Hat Software for + ordering details (on-line ordering is available through Red Hat's + Web). Suggested retail price for the Standard version is + $29.95; for the Professional (server) version + $149.95; for the Deluxe version $79.95. + + + + + + Support: + + + + + + + + Last freeze date: + + + Unknown. + + + + + + Entry last modified: + + + 1 Nov 1999. + + + + + + Reviewer's comments: + + + The big selling point of this distribution is RPM, the Red Hat + Package Manager. This piece of software is a remarkable advance; + it allows you to cleanly install and de-install applications and + operating-system components, including the kernel and OS base + itself. RPM is now used as well by essentially all other + distributions except Debian. [esr] + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Slackware Linux + + + + + + Name: + + + Slackware Linux + + + + + + Distributor: + + + +
+ Walnut Creek CDROM + 4041 Pike Lane, Suite D + Concord, CA 94520 +
+ + + + + Net: info@cdrom.com (information), + order@cdrom.com (orders), + support@cdrom.com (support). + + + + + + + + Provider's description: + + + + + + + + Slackware logo + + + + + + Ftp.cdrom.com is the home of Slackware Linux. We are the publishers + of the Official Slackware Linux CDROM. Our distribution is a 4-disc + set with the current version being Slackware 96. The current disc + is based on the 2.0.34 kernel. + + + + Slackware Linux is a full-featured distribution + of the Linux operating system designed for 386/486 computers with a + 3.5" floppy and CD-ROM drive. + + + + + + + Internet access: + + + + WWW: + http://www.cdrom.com/titles/os/slack96.htm + FTP: + ftp:ftp.cdrom.com/pub/linux/slackware + + + + + + + Ordering: + + + The cost of the CD-ROM set from Walnut Creek is $39.95. + + + + + + Support: + + + + + + + + Last freeze date: + + + July 1998 (3.5) + + + + + + Entry last modified: + + + 13 August 1998. + + + + + + Reviewer's comments: + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + S.u.S.E. Linux + + + + + + Name: + + + S.u.S.E. Linux + + + + + + Distributor: + + + +
+ S.u.S.E., Inc. + 458 Santa Clara Ave + Oakland CA 94610 USA +
+ + + + + Net: info@suse.com + WWW: http://www.suse.com/ + FTP: ftp://ftp.suse.com + Vox: +1-510-835-7873 + Fax: +1-510-835-7875 fax + + + + + + + + Provider's description: + + + + + + + + S.u.S.E. logo + + + + + + S.u.S.E. Linux offers users of all levels, from novice to expert, + quick and easy entry into the world of Linux and Unix. Resources such + as a menu-driven installation from CD-ROM, a modular boot diskette, + 400-page reference book and S.u.S.E.'s own system administration + tool YaST, allow one to quickly get Linux installed and running, + and to keep it running smoothly. + + + + Furthermore, S.u.S.E. offers a series of supported X servers, which + support the newest graphics cards. These servers are created in + co-operation with the XFree86 (tm) development team. See the + following url for more details: + http://www.suse.de/XSuSE/. + + + + New in S.u.S.E. Linux 5.3: + + + + + + + + Kernel 2.0.35 + + + + + + KDE 1.0 + + + + + + GIMP 1.0 + + + + + + SaX (SuSE advanced XF86 configuration tool) + + + + + + + + Quick overview of other features: + + + + + + + + The Linux OS, over 875 software packages, including complete + sources and live file system on 4 CD-ROMs + + + + + + 400 page reference book + + + + + + Packages in RPM format; TGZ packages installable + + + + + + System V compatible boot concept, compliance with file + system standard + + + + + + Installation and administration utility 'YaST' configures + network, ISDN, e-mail, printer, X Window System + + + + + + S.u.S.E. X servers which support new graphics cards + + + + + + Administration of file systems, users, groups + + + + + + Automatic configuration of several window managers + + + + + + Online help system and documentation + + + + + + Demo mode, either directly from CD-ROM, or on DOS partition + + + + + + + + + + + + Internet access: + + + + + + + + Ordering: + + + + You can download from + + ftp://ftp.suse.com/pub/SuSE-Linux. + For the CD-ROM with support, order vphone, secure WWW order form, + fax, or post. Price is $49.95, or $34.95 per edition by + subscription. Use order code LSUE520 for the English version, + LSUD520. + + + + Also available: OSF Motif 2.1 for $129.95 (price for update to be + determined; order code: LMEA210 + + + + + + + Support: + + + 60 days of free installation support are included with each + purchase of S.u.S.E. Linux. See the web page for contact info and + conditions. + + + + + + Last freeze date: + + + Unknown. + + + + + + Entry last modified: + + + 13 Aug 1998 (5.3) + + + + + + Reviewer's comments: + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +Other distributions + + + All these distributions are available on CD-ROM (some of the + non-commercial ones only show up on network-archive snapshots). + Most of these are available for free over the network (but the + commercial ones won't support you if you buy this way). They are + custom-assembled, rather than just being re-packagings of a + pre-existing network release. + + + + They are listed in alphabetical order. + + + + + + + + KRUD - Kevin's Red Hat Uber Distribution + + + + + + Name: + + + KRUD + + + + + + Distributor: + + + +
+ tummy.com, ltd + 200A North College Avenue + Fort Collins CO 80524 +
+ + + + + Net: info@tummy.com + WWW: http://www.tummy.com/krud + FTP: ftp://ftp.tummy.com + Vox: (970)-494-0355 + Fax: (408)-490-2728 + + + + + + + + + Provider's description: + + + + + + + + KRUD logo + + + + + + KRUD is a monthly updated distribution based on Red Hat. + It includes all of the current Red Hat distribution with full errata, + and is available by + subscription or as a single CD. Also included are a variety of + useful packages for Linux, including several security-related + packages such as ssh and isinglass. These additions are + hand-selected by the author of the Linux Security HOWTO. + Requires standard RedHat-compatible hardware. + Currently, KRUD is not for export because it contains crypto software. + + + + + + Internet access: + + + + Available on CD-ROM only because of export restrictions. + + + + http://www.tummy.com/krud/ + + + + + + + Ordering: + + + + KRUD is available on CD. You can purchase a 12 month subscription for $65, a + single issue for $7. Special rates available for subscription renewals. + International shipping available. + + + + + https://www.tummy.com/krud/onlineorder.html (online) + + http://www.tummy.com/krud/mailorder.htm (by mail) + $7/US each + $65/US 12 issue subscription (monthly update). + Visa/Mastercard/Discover/Amex credit cards accepted. + University and large business purchase orders. Postal money orders are + also accepted. + + + + + + + Support: + + + + tummy.com is a full service Linux consulting firm. + KRUD support is available on an hourly or contract basis from tummy.com, + Ltd. Rates start at $150/hour. + + + + KRUD helps you keep up with the flood of errata and package upgrades + by offering a monthly CD-ROM subscription delivered to you at a + reasonable price. + + + + + + + Last freeze date: + + + KRUD is updated monthly. Most recent version is dated 2001-01-01. + + + + + + Entry last modified: + + + 2001-01-30 + + + + + + Reviewer's comments: + + + (coming shortly) + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Linux by Libranet + + + + + + Name: + + + Linux by Libranet + + + + + + Distributor: + + + +
+ Libra Computer Systems Ltd. + 1860 Langworthy Street + North Vancouver, BC + V7K 1N8 +
+ + + + + Net: sales@libranet.com (orders) + Net: support@libranet.com (support) + Net: faq@libranet.com (faq) + WWW: http://www.libranet.com/ + + + + + + + + Provider's description: + + + + + + + + Libranet logo + + + + + + Based on the Debian distribution, it allows users to start with + an already configured desktop complete with the most commonly used + applications. The simple installation gets the system up and running + easily. This is a major benefit to those new to Linux and a great + time-saver for the experienced. + + + + + + + Internet access: + + + + + + + + + Ordering: + + + Available on CD for intel i386 and higher compatibles. + Order via the web at http://www.libranet.com or fax/mail order + One year free support via email and fax. + + + + + + Support: + + + The Linux by Libranet Desktop brings Debian, traditionally the + choice of developers, to the desktop user. + + + + + + Last freeze date: + + + Updated CD about every 4 months. + + + + + + Entry last modified: + + + 1 November 1999 + + + + + + Reviewer's comments: + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + LinuxGT + + + + + + Name: + + + LinuxGT + + + + + + Distributor: + + + +
+ Grey Technology + PMB 205 + 2479 Murphreesboro Rd. + Nashville, TN 37217 +
+ + + + + Net: rick@greysite.com (orders) + WWW: http://www.greysite.com/ + FTP: + ftp://metalab.unc.edu/pub/Linux/distributions/linuxGT + + + + + + + + Provider's description: + + + + + + + + LinuxGT logo + + + + + + LinuxGT is based in the Linux 2.2 kernel, available for Intel only + at this point, a PPC and SPARC are on the way! With a simple, to + the point installation, we believe it is the easiest to get running + server solutions available today! Creating a boot disk is a simple + click of a button (from Windows), or running a simple script + (DOS/Linux). Other installation methods are via ftp, http, NFS, or + from your existing hard disk partition. By following the steps in + the QuickStart Guide, you can't go wrong, most people won't NEED + the Guide if they have ANY familiarity with Linux. Further product + information can be found at our website (http://www.greysite.com) + or via e-mail. + + + + + + + Internet access: + + + + + + + + + Ordering: + + + Available through Grey Technologies, GT Partners, and Distribution + Vendors. Please contact Grey Technology for ordering details + (on-line ordering is available through GreySite.Com). Suggested + retail price is for the Intel Server version is $dollar;24.95. Other + platforms will be priced at time of availability. + + + + + + Support: + + + Technical support is available via telephone, e-mail, chatroom, or + online Web Forum. + + + + + + Last freeze date: + + + 24 Jun 1999 + + + + + + Entry last modified: + + + 24 Jun 1999 + + + + + + Reviewer's comments: + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Linux Pro + + + + + + Name: + + + Linux Pro + + + + + + Distributor: + + + +
+ WorkGroup Solutions, Inc. + P.O. Box 460190 + Aurora, CO 80046-0190 +
+ + + + + Vox: (303)-699-7470 + Fax: (303)-699-2793 + Net: info@wgs.com (orders) + FTP: ftp://ftp.wgs.com/pub2/wgs + + + + + + + + Provider's description: + + + + + + + + Linux PRO logo + + + + + + The charter of the WGS Linux Pro CD is different from all other + distributions currently on the market. We are actively + pursuing penetration into the commercial marketplace for Linux. + Everything we do is aimed at increasing the size of the Linux + community, and helping Linux to become THE one true operating + system, not just an operating system. + + + + WGS Linux Pro consists of our Main "Stable" Linux CD, for which + we select what we consider to be the best Linux distribution + available. Then we make bug fixes & minor enhancements. This + CD often contains software older than the latest, under the theory + that "the latest is not always the greatest". Together with this + approach we provide technical support as well as support agreements. + For this reason WGS Linux Pro is considered a primary Linux + distribution. Optionally, and in addition to our primary CD, we + supply supplemental CDs containing all the latest Linux software + (including current archives of the tsx-11, metalab, and Red Hat + sites). Virtually anything you will get with anyone's Linux + product can be found on these supplemental CDs. We continually add + more to these supplemental CDs as software becomes available. Even + with all this, pricing on our product line is very favorable when + correctly compared to other Linux distributions. Also optional + (included with Linux Pro+) is a professionally produced and printed + manual containing the Linux documentation project and more! + + + + Current version is 4.0a; kernel is 1.2.13 with installable 2.0.x + on the CD. + + + + + + + Internet access: + + + Look in + http://www.wgs.com/ + for a list of WGS products, and latest information on the CD-ROM. + + + + + + Ordering: + + + + WGS Linux Pro is available on CD from dealers and distributors + worldwide, and soon from our FTP site. + + + + You may call, fax, email, or mail us, to purchase, or request + additional information. We will be happy to respond to any + question you have. We accept American Express, Visa, Discover, and + MasterCard, or purchase orders with approval of credit. + + + + + + + Support: + + + + Complete information is available on our FTP site. + + + + WGS publishes a free E-Mail newsletter on Linux and FlagShip + to which you may subscribe by just emailing us your request. + + + + In addition we carry Motif, FlagShip, A line of books, and + other products to make your experience with Linux more complete + and fulfilling. Check us out! + + + + + + Last freeze date: + + + 1 October 1996. + + + + + + Entry last modified: + + + 13 March 1997 + + + + + + Reviewer's comments: + + + They describe their current distribution as "Red Hat 3.03 plus". + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Trans-Ameritech Linuxware + + + + + + Name: + + + Linuxware + + + + + + Distributor: + + + +
+ Trans-Ameritech + 2342A Walsh Avenue + Santa Clara, CA 95051 +
+ + + + + Net: info@trans-am.com + WWW: http://www.trans-am.com + Vox: (408)-727-3883 + Fax: (408)-727-3882 + BBS: (408)-980-9840 + + + + + + + + Provider's description: + + + + + + + + + Linuxware logo + + + + + + Trans-Ameritech has published 10 releases of Linux by early 1997. + Traditionally, Trans-Ameritech has set new standards for combining + ease of use and straightforward installation, even for a first-time + user, with its line of LinuxWare CD-ROMs. This is a flexible, + easy-to-install operating system geared toward those interested in + learning Unix as well as technical people, students and home PC + users. + + + + + + + + New Linux users will appreciate a Windows-based set up + program from the CD. + + + + + + To minimize the possibility of hardware conflicts many extra + kernels are provided for different configurations. They are usable + for installation and normal operation. + + + + + + Many on-line documents are provided for quick reference, + including the Linux Documentation Project files in source, dvi and + ps formats. + + + + + + + + Many applications are included: + + + + + + + + MS-Windows based X configuration program + + + + + + C/C++,Pascal and Ada compilers as well as converters fron + Fortran + + + + + + TCP/IP networking, UUCP, SLIP, CSLIP, PPP + + + + + + Internet access with binaries and sources for + FTP, Telnet, News and E-mail + + + + + + Multiple terminals and X-Windows environment + + + + + + Gnu and international versions of the ispell spell-checker + + + + + + The communications apps: term, minicom, Seyon (X-Windows based) + + + + + + Editors: elvis (vi clone), joe, jove, Emacs + + + + + + PostScript clone ghostscript + + + + + + Object oriented GNU Smalltalk and the Smalltalk interface to X + + + + + + TCL/Tk (Powerful scripting language with Motif-like X interface) + + + + + + Programs for electrical engineers and ham enthusiasts + + + + + + Interviews libraries,include files and doc Word-processor + and idraw drawing program + + + + + + Typesetting: TeX, LaTeX, xdvi, dvips, Metafont, groff + + + + + + Andrew multimedia word processor with hyperlinks + + + + + + FAX send and receive on either class 1 or class 2 fax modems + + + + + + DOOM for game enthusiasts + + + + + + + + All the sources are available on the CD-ROM. The often needed + sources are uncompressed and can be used directly from the CD-ROM. + + + + An uncompressed Linux filesystem is available for references and + disk space conversaion. You can run programs directly from the + CD-ROM! There is a large info directory for on-line reference and + many manpages. + + + + For hacker's reference, uncompressed FreeBSD and netBSD sources are + provided. + + + + Our distribution is targeted for Windows and DOS users who want an easy + migration path upwards, rather than for UNIX experts. + + + + + + + Internet access: + + + + + + + + + Ordering: + + + + Email orders are taken at order@trans-am.com + + + + The price for our current release of LinuxWare 2.5 is $19.95 + + + + The price for a package order: LinuxWare 2.5,Supplement 5 and + Supplement 4 (Ultimate LinuxWare Bundle) in one shipment is $30 + + + + If you order with a credit card (VISA, MC, AmEx, Discovery), + please, indicate the card number, expiration date and your mailing + address. + + + + Shipping and handling in US: single CD-ROM or Ultimate LinuxWare + Bundle is $5(first class US mail). + + + + Overseas shipping is $8 for single CD-ROM , $12 for + the bundle. + + + + COD is available in the US only for $4.50. + California residents, please add 7.75% sales tax. + + + + Annual subscription (4 releases) is available for $80 plus + S&H (note: there are 4 shipments in a subscription). Example: + subscription in US is:$80+$5x4=$100. + Subscription in Europe/Japan etc. $80 + $8x4 = + $112. + + + + + + + Support: + + + If you have any further questions,please contact us through E-mail: + info@trans-am.com or order@trans-am.com. + + + + + + Last freeze date: + + + January 1997 (Supplement 5) + + + + + + Entry last modified: + + + 13 August 1998 + + + + + + Reviewer's comments: + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + Turbo Linux + + + + + + Name: + + + Turbo Linux + + + + + + Distributor: + + + +
+ TurboLinux, Inc. + 2000 Sierra Point Parkway + Suite 401 + Brisbane, CA 94005 +
+ + + + + Net: info@turbolinux.com (orders) + WWW: http://www.turbolinux.com/ + FTP: ftp://ftp.turbolinux.com/ + Vox: (650)-244-7777 + Fax: 650-244-7766 + + + + + + + + Provider's description: + + + + + + + + + Turbo Linux logo + + + + + + TurboLinux makes a suite of high-performance Linux products for the + workstation and server markets. Our products are available from our + Web site, at more than 3,000 retail stores in North America and + from our value-added reseller partners around the world. Our products: + + + + + + + Workstation 6.0 + + + TurboLinux Workstation 6.0 is your high-performance choice for + Linux on the desktop. The powerful office productivity suite + StarOffice gives you full Microsoft Office compatibility and + Netscape gets you quickly online for e-mail and Web surfing. + + + + + + Server 6.0 + + + TurboLinux Server 6.0, completely re-engineered as a secure, + high-performance backend server for business workgroups in the + enterprise, now includes robust e-commerce software for + business-to-business transactions. + + + + + + TurboCluster Server 4.0 + + + Build affordable, scalable and available server clusters (25+ + cluster nodes!) with TurboCluster Server 4.0, voted Best Web + Solution by the editors of Linux Journal. TurboCluster Server, + also named Corporate IT Best Product winner for enterprise-class + customers at the IT 2000 Sydney computer show, integrates + seamlessly into your existing IT environment to cluster Solaris and + Windows NT server nodes as well as Linux.. + + + + + + enFuzion 6.0> + + + Turn your existing network into a supercomputer! Based on a simple + but powerful concept called parametric execution, enFuzion turns + your existing computer network into a high speed, fault tolerant, + highly available supercomputer. + + + + + + + + + + + + Internet access: + + + + + + + + + Ordering: + + + See + http://www.turbolinux.com/products/ + TurboLinux is also offered in retail stores and many online stores. + + + + + + Support: + + + + + + + + + + Last freeze date: + + + + Workstation 6.0 - January 3. + Server 6.0 - January 3. + TurboCluster Server - October 4. + + + + Estimated update frequency can vary from 2 weeks to 3 months + depending on the product. + + + + + + + Entry last modified: + + + 22 Mar 2000. + + + + + + Reviewer's comments: + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + xxxxx Linux + + + + + + Name: + + + xxxxx Linux + + + + + + Distributor: + + + +
+ xxxxxxxxxxx + xxxxxxxxxxx + xxxxxxxxxxx +
+ + + + + Net: info@xxx.com + WWW: http://www.xxx.com + FTP: ftp://ftp.xxx.com + Vox: (000)-000-1234 + Fax: (000)-000-1234 + + + + + + + + Provider's description: + + + + + + + + xxxxx Linux logo + + + + + + + + + + + + Internet access: + + + + + + + + + Ordering: + + + + + + + + + + Support: + + + + + + + + + + Last freeze date: + + + + + + + + + Entry last modified: + + + + + + + + + Reviewer's comments: + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +Hall of Remembrance + + + The distributions listed in this section are no longer maintained. + They are included here for historical reasons, and for those who may + be attempting to locate information about the distribution. + + + + They are listed in alphabetical order. + + + + + + + + Corel Linux + + + + + + Name: + + + Corel Linux + + + + + + Distributor: + + + +
+ xxxxxxxxxxx + xxxxxxxxxxx + xxxxxxxxxxx +
+ + + + + Net: info@xxx.com + WWW: http://www.xxx.com + FTP: ftp://ftp.xxx.com + Vox: (000)-000-1234 + Fax: (000)-000-1234 + + + + + + + + Provider's description: + + + + + + + + Corel logo + + + + + + + + + + + + Internet access: + + + + + + + + + Ordering: + + + + + + + + + + Support: + + + + + + + + + + Last freeze date: + + + + + + + + + Entry last modified: + + + + + + + + + Reviewer's comments: + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +Submissions for inclusion in this document + + + We encourage anyone and everyone who maintains a Linux distribution + or mail order service, to submit information on their service to + this document. It's easy and fun, and it's free advertising. This + document is posted to many places and is archived (see the next + section). + + + + + + Types of submissions + + + We are interested in submissions for: + + + + + + + + Complete distributions + of GNU/Linux software available on CD-ROM. + (We no longer carry FTP-only distributions, as this document is + aimed primarily at new users for whom such a means of distribution + is not appropriate.) + By `complete distribution' we mean any set of software which can be + used to build a complete GNU/Linux system from scratch. + + + + + + Layered products or individual software + packages available only via + mail order. If your software package is available via + anonymous FTP, chances are people can find it. Software products + only available via mail-order include commercial things such as + Motif, and any other commercial software ported to Linux. + + + + + + Any other Linux-specific goods + available via mail order, + such as Linux-specific books and documentation, T-shirts, and + assorted paraphernalia. Note: our interest in the latter + categories is marginal — this is a Linux Distributions HOWTO, + not a catalogue of cutesy Linux junk. Whatever you're + selling will have to be (a) very useful, (b) very original, or + (c) very funny, to get listed here. + + + + + + + + If the number of submissions for services and layered products + is large, we'll create a separate document for these items. + + + + + + + + How to submit + + + To submit an entry to this document, please send mail to + + msw@startext.co.uk + with the following information. This + format is not machine-parsable; any of the fields may be any + length that you wish, but I'd like to keep each entry down to, + say, 50 lines. + + + + + + + Name: + + + - name of service or distribution + + + + + + Distributor: + + + - name of company, person, etc. who distributes/maintains + the service or distribution. Should include mail, e-mail, + phone contact information, and (if possible) a WWW reference. + + + + + + Provider's description: + + + - description of the distribution or service + that you provide. If this is a software distribution, please include + information such as what software is included, versions, general + overview of installation, requirements, and so on. + + + + + + Internet access: + + + - where your service or distribution is + available over the Internet; typically a WWW or FTP address. + + + + + + Ordering: + + + - how to order your distribution or service, if + applicable. Include prices, shipping information, methods of + payment, etc. + + + + + + Support: + + + - information on support terms and support contracts. + + + + + + Last freeze date: + + + - last freeze date of the current version(s). Also, your estimated + update frequency. + + + + + + Entry last modified: + + + - date of submission of this entry. + + + + + + Reviewer's comments: + + + - independent reviewer's comments. + + + + + + + + + + + + + Submission guidelines + + + Please keep your entry as short as possible. If you need to include + extensive information, please make a reference to where one can FTP + or mail to get more information on your distribution; these entries + are only meant to be pointers to where one can + find information on your service or distribution. + + + + If you provide more than one service or distribution, please use + separate entries for each. + + + + We may edit your entries for conciseness and brevity if we find + any irrelevant information, or if the entry is overly verbose. + Otherwise the content should remain the same. + + + + When making submissions to this document, you grant implicit + permission for the LDP to use the entries in other materials, such as + printed books, or further online documents. For example, information + taken from this document may be included in a published Linux book. + If you do not want us to include + your entry in materials other than the current online document, please say so. + + + + + + + + + +Administrivia + + + + + Terms of use + + + This document is copyright 2001 by Martin S. Wheeler. You may use, + disseminate, and reproduce it freely, provided you: + + + + + + + + do not omit or alter this copyright notice. + + + + + + do not omit or alter the version number and date. + + + + + + do not omit or alter the document's pointer to the current WWW version. + + + + + + clearly mark any condensed, or altered versions as such. + + + + + + + + These restrictions are intended to protect potential readers from + stale or mangled versions. If you think you have a good case for + an exception, ask me. + + + + + + + + Acknowledgements + + + This document was originated by Bill Riemers. + Matt Welsh + maintained the second version. Erik Troan + then maintained the document to release 3.0. + + + + In January 1995, Eric Raymond, + while unaware of the existence of + this document, began to develop a similar FAQ in the format + of his not-quite-yet-discontinued PC-clone UNIX Software Buyer's + Guide, which covered mainly System V UNIXes and BSD/OS. + (This Buyer's Guide should still be available on Eric's site somewhere, if he + has not yet turned it into a useful HOWTO.) + + + + In March 1995, Eric approached Erik about cooperating on a merged + version. In early April 1995, Erik went to work for Red Hat + Software, and (wishing to avoid a conflict of interest) handed the + document to Eric. Eric merged in a lot of new information and + added several new fields to the distribution entries, taking the + document through releases 4, 5 and 6. + + + + In January 2001, Martin Wheeler took + over editorship of the document, + which with the enormous expansion in numbers of distributions available, + had become extremely time-consuming to maintain, and which Eric had decided to + abandon. + + + + Accordingly, this document is the result of serial collaboration. + The editorial `we' generally tags observations by all the + maintainers; `I' is Martin (the current editor/maintainer) speaking. + + + + We are delighted to acknowledge the contributions of all the + Linux users and Internet hackers who have contributed information + and feedback. + + + + + Martin Wheeler + Glastonbury + January 2001 + + + + + + + + +
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