How popular is your distribution?

[biggiesmallz]

http://distrowatch.com/stats.php?section=popularity

 

[Mr N8]

Why is Ubuntu so popular? I'm guessing it's being used as a GUI version?

I use CentOS and Fedora, which are essentially the same thing.

 

[jfall]

10 Slackware 601

Although I prefer FreeBSD

 

[Willoughbyva]

pclinuxos

 

[mchammer]

Let me ask a question to you guys about Linux. Is it true that you don't download or buy programs like is done for Apple or PC, but rather each distribution connects to a library of tested applications that can be downloaded?

 

[creedog]

Originally posted by: mchammer
Let me ask a question to you guys about Linux. Is it true that you don't download or buy programs like is done for Apple or PC, but rather each distribution connects to a library of tested applications that can be downloaded?

That is not true. You can buy apps, and download them, But you can also use tools such as yum, yast, and apt to connect to repositories to download apps as well.

I run Fedora mainly, but really like Suse. Although I am learning solaris.

Not really sure of the point of this thread however. What true linux user does not visit distrowatch anyway?

 

[kogase]

Originally posted by: creedog
What true linux user does not visit distrowatch anyway?

I used Linux for over a year and this thread is the first I've even heard of DistroWatch.

 

[GTaudiophile]

Dunno. I use Ubuntu Server. So I guess #1.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Where's Microsoft? 😕

- M4H

 

[KoolDrew]

Debian is #6.

 

[irwincur]

Prefer FreeBSD if I am going to use an alternative. Something about using a real Unix environment and not Linux.

Ubuntu sucks in my opinion - watered down crap. However, this is coming from someone that actually likes Windows.

 

[GTaudiophile]

Ubuntu Server 5.10 does everything I want it to do and nothing I don't. It took like 45 minutes to set up, if that. I have no complaints.

 

[slpaulson]

Originally posted by: mchammer
Let me ask a question to you guys about Linux. Is it true that you don't download or buy programs like is done for Apple or PC, but rather each distribution connects to a library of tested applications that can be downloaded?

You can still download/buy programs with linux, but you generally need to compile stuff for your system or download a .rpm, .deb, or whatever file that is compatible with your OS if you just download something off the web.
Many distributions have online repositories that you can use a program to connect to, and automatically install free software that is compatible for your setup.

 

[Kenazo]

We have 5-6 computers here at work running PXES thin client. Are they taking those kind of Linux uses into account?

 

[mchammer]

Originally posted by: cRazYdood

Originally posted by: mchammer
Let me ask a question to you guys about Linux. Is it true that you don't download or buy programs like is done for Apple or PC, but rather each distribution connects to a library of tested applications that can be downloaded?

You can still download/buy programs with linux, but you generally need to compile stuff for your system or download a .rpm, .deb, or whatever file that is compatible with your OS if you just download something off the web.
Many distributions have online repositories that you can use a program to connect to, and automatically install free software that is compatible for your setup.

Is there a significant difference in the software that is available for one distribution compared to others?

 

[SampSon]

fbsd forever.

 

[Platypus]

lol at ubuntu, the new trendy linux distro...

 

[brxndxn]

I use Ubuntu because it's quick to set up, looks good by default, and has a high level of support and community..

I used Mandrake/Mandriva for a LONG time until they started charging for the 'good' versions and making the download version all crippled. I've also used Gentoo (bleh), Slackware (bleh), Redhat (okay), Debian (bleh), and Suse (okay)..

My favorite is Ubuntu. It's good that things are easy in Ubuntu. I can't stand the hardcore nerds that think easy linux is lame linux. IMO, an OS that any idiot can understand just by looking at it is what's elite. That way, linux can finally take on Microsoft.

IMO, the stuff like compiling your own kernel is only for hobbyists that have tons of time to waste. Anyone that gets paid a decent amount would value their time more than the ROI compiling every kernel for every system requires.. It's good to do once, though, if you wanna learn linux.