Linux Distributions
Linux is comprised of an open-source kernel that is licensed under the General Public License (GPL). The kernel is the essence of Linux, but the kernel cannot exist alone. It must have a script shell, some scripts written in shell language, and essential services and device drivers to even boot. It needs more to be attractive and useful. The UNIX world provided a respectful amount of material for Linux. Much of the material is either public domain or open-source packages, usually licensed under the GPL. Anybody may collect this material and distribute it on a CD-ROM or FTP site as long as stipulations in the licenses are followed. This is called a Linux distribution. Commercial distributions provide added value in service, ...
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