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== Distributions == | == Distributions == | ||
Linux distributions are operating systems that bundle the Linux kernel together with other common software, including an implementation of <code>[[w:init|init]]</code>, system daemons and user applications. While most distributions offer the same basic Unix tools, they often differ in their overall focus and purpose, which impacts the choice of bundled application software or settings. Unlike most other commercial operating systems, Linux distributions in general are also highly modular | Linux distributions are operating systems that bundle the Linux kernel together with other common software, including an implementation of <code>[[w:init|init]]</code>, system daemons and user applications. While most distributions offer the same basic Unix tools, they often differ in their overall focus and purpose, which impacts the choice of bundled application software or settings. Unlike most other commercial operating systems, Linux distributions in general are also highly modular and the used package management solution makes for another key difference across various distributions. | ||
Overall, most Linux distributions can be organized into several groups: | Overall, most Linux distributions can be organized into several groups: |
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