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Linux distributions are Unix-like operating systems consisting of the Linux kernel and a large collection of system software and applications such as word processors, spreadsheets, media players, and databases.

A Linux distribution is a member of the family of -like s built on top of the . Such distributions (often called distros for short) are operating systems including a large collection of system software and applications such as word processors, spreadsheets, media players, and database applications. There are currently over 600 Linux distributions. Over 300 of those are in active development, constantly being revised and improved.

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Overriding the variable in distro.conf config file in custom image recipe yocto

I want to override a variable file in the distro.conf in my my_image recipe. For example by default distro.conf variable has defined a variable USER="distroname" Now, I have my custom image recipe called by the name as my_image.bb, in that I wanted…
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Does VLC use different binaries for various Linux distributions?

My Java application uses VLC's binaries (VLCJ) for video playback in my app. I've managed to package the proper binaries for Windows and Mac (by using the compiled versions located on the VideoLAN site). However, for Linux, it seems tougher. I was…
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How can I export installed libraries on Python to one install shell?

Recently, I'm changing Linux distro from PopOs to Ubuntu, and there is a lot of libraries installed by pip on Python that I want to bring on. Could I migrate from these other distros, exporting and import all installed libraries on python? There's a…
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what does it mean to have just the snapshot of the distribution filesystem when creating containers in docker?

i have read that when you create a container a base operating system image must be defined and that operating system is just a snapshot of some Linux distribution file system ,i don't understand why do we need the snapshot of just the filesystem and…
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CPack: Package dependencies and Red Hat / SuSE naming schemes

When using CMake / CPack to build packages, there are CPACK_DEBIAN_PACKAGE_DEPENDS and CPACK_RPM_PACKAGE_REQUIRES to hold a list of packages the resulting .deb / .rpm should depend on. The distinction is helpful, as package naming shemes differ…
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Why 'windows effects' setting not working in Deepin 15.11?

I have install Deepin in my desktop (Dual core, 2GB RAM) and it installed successful but the desktop is not as it has. Deepin setting pannel transparency is not working and as well the Windows effects setting is not working. I have see for updates…
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Is there a Linux distro, which has better support for newer Python modules, compared to others?

I prefer, where possible, to use Python environment and modules that are provided by the Linux distro. Is there any distro that is known, or even perhaps claims that one of their priorities is, to test and integrate newer versions of Python and…
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Python paths not being set on embedded installation

I am trying to get python3 running on my EspressoBin single board computer (aarch64). I have built a linux distribution using Marvell's openembedded distribution and included python3. The problem is that python's search paths/environment variables…
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comparing operating system effectively with an automoblie [metaphor]

I was trying to compare a OS with an automobile so starting with the kernel can I relate it with the engine of the automobile. If so for eg, engine of the car -> Linux Kernal body parts -> GNU …
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Jungle disk and Xubuntu : junglediskdesktop keeps spawning additional icons

I have a non-modified install of Xubuntu (xfce4) on my eee pc 901. For backups, I use jungle disk which comes with a system tray application called junglediskdesktop. junglediskdesktop keeps spawning new icons in my system tray part of the panel,…
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How do I know what linux kernel version does a distribution use?

When I run uname -r I get 3.2.0-4-686-pae on my Debian7 and 4.4.26-gentoo on my Gentoo. But what I can't find anywhere is what Linux kernel source versions do these distributions use. If I understand right all distributions take the kernel source…
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Why the size of operating systems (clean install) is increasing?

Ok, this is just a simple question, but I really like to have some answers from people that create distributions (linux) or if there are also people involved on OsX or Windows. The size after installation seems to be increasing, Windows 10 requires…
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Is there a reference that gives lots of linux distribution coverage?

I'm building an application that needs to run on as many linux distributions as possible. I've got the thing running well enough, but I need to put on the finishing touches like dealing with service/init.d scripts and initrd/initramfs/dracut…
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A issue in linux package management

so when a program is being installed and 2 out of 4 libraries are installed and a error shows up and the system aborts the installation. Will package manager automatically remove those 2 libraries? I am working on Cent OS if rpm takes care of the…
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Why I am getting 500 Internal Server Error while sending an email using Zend Framework 1?

I am getting 500 Internal Server Error while sending email using Zend Framework 1 and code I have mentioned below. $transport = new Zend_Mail_Transport_Sendmail(); Zend_Loader::loadClass('Zend_Mail'); $mail = new…
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