Summary
The Linux operating system that's installed on your computer is a collection of many programs, called a distribution, put together by a group or a company. All distributions contain a core set of essential components, necessary for Linux to run your computer. However, most distributions include more than the bare essentials. They can differ on the number of applications included, installation procedures, system utilities, levels of support, and other factors.
Distributions are available via a download from Web sites or on CDs. The downloadable software consists of CD images that you write to CD. You then install Linux from the CDs you created. Some distributions provide boxed sets with CDs and manuals.
Fedora Core, the successor to the ...
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