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Summary

In this chapter, we took a quick gallop around the broader Hadoop ecosystem, looking at the following topics:

Why alternative Hadoop distributions exist and some of the more popular ones
Other projects that provide capabilities, extensions, or Hadoop supporting tools
Alternative ways of writing or creating Hadoop jobs
Sources of information and how to connect with other enthusiasts

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