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The Linux Distribution HOWTO

Eric S. Raymond <esr@thyrsus.com>

v6.9, 8 June 2000

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This document is intended to help new users choose a Linux distribution, and to help experienced users track the state of the Linux market. It does not aim to be a complete list of Linux distributions for all platforms, but instead focuses on leading English-language Intel distributions available on CD-ROM and accessible to Linux novices.

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1. Introduction

• 1.1 New versions of this document
• 1.2 Recent Changes
• 1.3 Overview of the Linux Market
• 1.4 Editorial Recommendations

2. Distributions

• 2.1 Caldera OpenLinux
• 2.2 Debian Linux Distribution
• 2.3 Linux Pro
• 2.4 Red Hat Linux
• 2.5 Trans-Ameritech Linuxware
• 2.6 Slackware
• 2.7 S.u.S.E.
• 2.8 LinuxGT
• 2.9 KRUD - Kevin's Red Hat Uber Distribution
• 2.10 Linux-Mandrake
• 2.11 Linux by Libranet
• 2.12 Turbo Linux

3. Submissions To This Document

• 3.1 Types of Submissions
• 3.2 How to submit
• 3.3 Submission Guidelines

4. Administrivia

• 4.1 Terms of Use
• 4.2 Acknowledgements

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