Self-Provided Computer Discussion Forum - Linux http://www.cedarville.edu/forums/forum/index.cfm?forumid=7 FuseTalk Basic Edition Popular Linux Distributions http://www.cedarville.edu/forums/forum/messageview.cfm?catid=171&threadid=1839 2010-08-30T16:16:29 -05.00 pamccain 1 Linux is a popular free and open-source operating system that can be installed alongside Windows or Mac OS X, or function as a replacement for them entirely. Here are a few of the most popular versions:

 

Ubuntu

http://www.ubuntu.com/

Ubuntu is the most popular Linux distribution, and as such, it is compatible with numerous free applications, from office suites such as OpenOffice, to a large assortment of games and other programs. It also has a substantial online knowledge base and forum.

 

Linux Mint

http://linuxmint.com/

Linux Mint is a more user-friendly version of Ubuntu and retains all of Ubuntu's application compatibility, while also featuring native support for CD and DVD playback, and greater driver compatibility with hardware components.

 

openSUSE

http://www.opensuse.org/en/

openSUSE is a open-source Linux distribution that is developed by Novell.

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