Linux's Big Bang: One Kernel, Countless DistrosEven if you're a newcomer to Linux, you've probably figured out that it is not a single, monolithic operating system, but a constellation of projects. The different "stars" in this constellation take the form of "distributions," or "distros." Each offers its own take on the Linux model. To gain an appreciation of the plethora of Linux options, it helps to understand how it started out.
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Linux's Big Bang: One Kernel, Countless Distros
