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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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scripting creation of a linux machine

My need is to store the configuration of a linux machine in a file and be able to replicate the machine (as simply as possible) using the file. The file should be as small as possible. I think that the following should be possible: create a minimal…
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Ubuntu or Fedora for a C++, Java, Python and Ruby developer?

I use the above languages to develop web and desktop applications. I am currently using Ubuntu 11.04 and a friend is urging me to switch to Fedora. What benefits will I get in doing so?
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where can i find the list of all awailable outputs of "lsb_release -si" in linux?

I want to detect a person's distro in linux using python, and I want to do different things depending on a distro and I don't know where I could find such list, I googled it, but found nothing, I also ran man lsb_release but I got nothing there,…
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Building an OS out of an application

EDIT - I'm sorry that I made this post more complicated than it should. I won't delete this post in case someone with a similar question needs help. I recently became interested in building my own Linux distro(probably just for family and friends).…
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Why does linux/unix lacks in UI?

I have worked with many linux or unix os? Why is the user interface (UI) not so rich in its look compared to other windows or mac?
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What is the problem with liunx distros and smartphones?

i wonder why nobody seems to use alternative distros like debian or archlinux on their smartphones. There is the gnome desktop designed as touch interface with enough apps for daily business on a smartphone. I read that it has something to do with…
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