Any software has a version number, Linux is no exception. But Linux "inherits" the characteristics of Unix version confusion, bringing a lot of trouble to Linux enthusiasts. In fact, the version number of Linux is not difficult. There are two versions of Linux: the kernel version and the release version.
First, Linux kernel version
The Linux kernel version refers to the version number of the system kernel developed by the development team under Linus leadership.
Linux's kernel has two different version numbers, experiment versions, and product version. To determine the type of Linux version, just check the version number: Each version number consists of three digits, the second digit Description version type. If the second digit is an even number, this version is a product version, if it is an odd description is an experiment version. Such as 2.0.34 is a product version, 2.1.56 is an experimental version.
Two versions of Linux are interrelated. The experimental version was originally a copy of the product product product. Then the product version only modifies the error. The experiment version continues to add new features to the experiment version of the test to copy the new product version, constantly loop. As shown below:
0.01 Linux first version
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0.13 version
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Product version of the experimental version
1.0.0 1.1.0 (Copy of 1.0.0)
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1.0.x (Modify) 1.1.x (add new function, test)
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1.1.95 (become 1.2.0)
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New version of the tree (in this class)
On the other hand, it can be convenient for the broad masses of software to join Linux development and testing, and on the other hand, some users can use the stable Linux version. It is really developing and practical. The latest version of Linux kernel is now 2.2.0.
Second, Linux distribution
Some organizations or manufacturers are packaged with the Linux system kernel and the application software and document in order to facilitate users, and provide some installation interfaces and system settings and management tools that form a distribution kit. Compared to the kernel version, the version number of the issuer is different from the publisher, and the version number of the system kernel is relatively independent.
1, SLACKWARE Linux
This is the earliest Linux issued kit. It is better to have experienced Linux old hands, those who want to learn how to work and want to install and compile their own software. However, people who use this kit are getting less and less. It is not recommended to use it.
2, Redhat Linux
This is the most popular issued kit. It is named because people with a headband red hat are named as a mascot. It once became synonymous with Linux. It supports more hardware platforms, with excellent installation interface, unique RPM upgrade, rich software package, good security, and convenient system management interface. I personally think is the best kit. Now most common there are four versions of 6.2, 6.5, 7.0, 7.1, I prefer 6.5, it is relatively stable. 7.0 There are quite a lot of bugs, 7.1 is also doing well, this may be the reason for the competing mandarke!
I think I want to use Linux or install RedHat.
3, Debian Linux
This is released by the Free Software Foundation, which is completely maintained by Linux enthusiasts on the Internet. The software is extremely rich, easy to upgrade, strong software, and better security. However, the issued suite is updated too frequent, not easy to grasp, and it is more difficult to get in China. It can be described as the purest Linux. Many Linux big names are now using it.
4, Mandarke Linux
Its mascot is a black magic cap. It actually made it on the basis of Redhat. It inherits many redhat's advantages, and has added many functions to Linux beginners, such as beautiful graphical installation interfaces. . The 7.0 version begins to go to maturity and won a lot of users. And now the 8.0 version just launched, making Mandarke sitting on the first throne of the Linux release. Friends who just came out from Windows, I can try it. not bad.
5, BluePoint Linux
I think this is the most successful Chinese Linux distribution version, saying that the heart is quite innovative, and a Linux manufacturer is excavated. But its stability is not too good, I think it is suitable for desktop, not suitable for the workmanship.
6, Turbo Linux
A good Chinese Linux distribution version, corporate application promotion is better, gradually growing into a mature Linux distribution.
7, red flag Linux
There is a Linux distribution in the official background. Very like redhat.
Excerpt from:
Computer World Network
