Linux operating system is gaining popularity among the users as it can substitute the two most popular operating systems called Mac by Apple and Microsoft’s Windows. There are various types of Linux operating systems, popularly known as distributions. Each distribution performs different functions.
The first distribution is called Ubuntu. It is one of the most widely used operating systems. This distribution was aimed at bringing the high-end technology to the common person. It consists of the features similar to that of the Microsoft windows. About thirty percent of users prefer Ubuntu distribution over other versions.
Another Linux distribution is Kubuntu, which has similar features as the Ubuntu Linux. However, the key difference between both of them is the File system they use. The basic functions of both of them are same and they are accessible by any common computer user.
Debian is more a complex version of Linux distribution. Though Ubuntu and Kubuntu distributions are based on this operating system, it is not easily accessible by everyone. This operating system can be successfully used to run the computer servers.
Fedora is similar to that of Ubuntu and Kutuntu, but due to the limitations to its functions, it is used in old computer systems that do not support various advanced functions.
Linux mint is like an improved version of Ubuntu distribution. The Ubuntu distribution has a drawback of limited functionality due to which other functions need to be installed separately into the system. Linux mint is available with all the programs as well as drivers already installed into the distribution. This improved version attracts more users to the Linux operating system.
All the above types of Linux are designed by a technological advanced team of developers and designers and provide free of cost services to the users for lifetime. This increases the preference of Linux over other operating systems. Linux is a free OS with the source code available freely, unlike Windows, and as such is preferred by serious software developers.
