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The stability of Linux distros
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With a myriad of versions of Linux in the public domain, choosers of Linux must undertake a certain amount of research in order to find one that suits their specific purpose.
Different types of Linux are known as 'distros' (short for distributions) or 'flavours'. They are all open source, contributed to from around the globe and some are sponsored by different companies. For example, Fedora is sponsored by Red Hat and Ubuntu by Canonical Ltd.
Linux distros include Mandriva, Ubuntu, Fedora, PCLinuxOS and Debian.
These are some of the most popular variations of the Linux operating system, and each of them has its strengths and weaknesses. This is the primary reason why it is so important to research thoroughly the distro before you install it.
Table of Contents
- Versions of Linux
- Examples of Linux distros and their strengths
- How is a distro tested?
- How to qualify the stability of a Linux distro?
- The difference between distros
- The pitfalls of untested or beta software
- Comparing distros
- Conclusion
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