Introduction to three classic Linux releases

Any software has a version number, such as Microsoft's Windows95, Office97, and VC5.0. Linux is no exception. The Linux version is divided into two parts: kernel and distribution. Linux beginners often mix the kernel version with the release kit. In fact, the kernel version refers to the version number of the system kernel developed by the development team under the leadership of Linus.

Generally, the version with the second digit of the serial number as the even number indicates that this is a stable version that can be used, for example, 2.0.35, while the second digit of the serial number is an odd number, is not necessarily a stable test version, such as 2.1.88. Some organizations or manufacturers package the Linux system kernel and application software and documents, and provide some installation interfaces and system settings and management tools, thus forming a release suite, for example, the most common Slackware, RedHat, and Debian. In fact, the release package is a big package of Linux. Compared with the kernel version, the release kit version varies with the publisher and is relatively independent from the system kernel version, such as Slackware3.5, RedHat5.1, and Debian1.3.1.

In fact, for new Linux users, the release kit version may be more important. For those who often update the system, kernel version is the focus of attention. The following is a brief introduction to common Linux release kits. Because Chinese users are exposed to Slackware, RedHat, and Debian, these three release kits are briefly described below.

1. Slackware Linux

Slackware was created in 1992 by Patrick Volkerding. It should be the oldest Linux release. Slackware was once very popular, but as Linux became more popular and users became more and more technical (more new users), Slackware was gradually forgotten by new users. When other mainstream releases emphasize ease of use, Slackware is still stubbornly pursuing the most primitive efficiency-All configurations must be carried out through the configuration file.

 

 

Even so, Slackware remains deeply rooted (most of them are experienced Linux veterans ). Slackware is stable and secure, so there are still a large number of Loyal users. Because Slackware tries its best to use the original software package without making any changes, the chance of creating new bugs is much lower. Slackware has a long update period (about one year), but the new version of the software is still available for users to download.

Advantages: extremely stable and secure, highly compliant with UNIX specifications

Disadvantage: All configurations are performed by editing files, and the automatic hardware detection capability is poor.

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