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=~~Common Versions of~~ Linux=

=Linux Distros=

~~Most~~ Linux ~~versions~~ are often ~~called~~ '''distros'''. ~~Find some yourself~~ at https://distrowatch.com/

Installations of Linux are often a group of packages installed together and known '''distros'''. A huge collection of different distros can be found at https://distrowatch.com/. DistroWatch also keeps track of the popularity of various distros and their popularity compared to others.

Here are a collection of some of the most ~~popular~~ distros:

Here are a collection of some of the most well known distros:

==Linux Mint==

"The Friendly Operating System";<ref>https://www.linuxmint.com/</ref> A great version when getting started, '''Linux Mint''' is made to work well from the get-go and have everything you need to be productive.

==Ubuntu==

'''Ubuntu''' ~~was~~ the ~~most popular Linux distro for a very long time~~, ~~often~~ the ~~distro that most people think of when someone mentions Linux~~.

'''Ubuntu''' is another very well-known option, however in recent years it has been superseded in popularity by systems like LM and Debian. <ref>https://ubuntu.com/</ref> Popular variants include Kubuntu and Lubuntu, which are primarily changes to the default window manager (aka, what the GUI looks like).

==Debian==

The tried and true, Debian gets things done. It ain't crazy, but it won't blow up in your face. ~~It's the~~ workin' man's distro.

"The Universal Operating System":<ref>https://www.debian.org/</ref> tried and true, '''Debian''' gets things done. It ain't crazy, but it also won't blow up in your face. The workin' man's distro.

==Arch Linux==

~~yea son~~

A simple and lightweight distribution<ref>https://archlinux.org/</ref> for more advanced users; '''Arch''' starts with very little but makes it easy to add whatever your heart desires. Great for enthusiasts as well as others wanting to learn more about Linux and its related components. It is also well known for detailed documentation which often is used for solving problems with other distros as well.<ref>https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Main_page</ref>

Arch has many variants as well, some of the more popular being Manjaro and EndeavourOS.

==Fedora/RHEL==

'''Fedora''' and '''RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux)''' are Linux distros maintained by RedHat. Fedora is the FOSS version, while RHEL is the enterprise edition for businesses~~. RHEL is one of the few actively maintained Linux distros that has consistently ''not'' been free~~.

'''Fedora''' and '''RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux)''' are Linux distros maintained by RedHat<ref>https://fedoraproject.org/</ref><ref>https://www.redhat.com/en/technologies/linux-platforms/enterprise-linux</ref>. Fedora is the FOSS version, while RHEL is the paid enterprise edition for businesses.

==Gentoo==

no

One of the most advanced distros on this list, '''Gentoo''' takes things another step further by requiring all packages to be installed from source. While this allows for huge leaps in customization, it also means you ''really'' need to know what you are doing.<ref>https://www.gentoo.org/</ref>

~~==Linux Mint==~~

=Compatible Programs=

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-=Common Versions of Linux=
+=Linux Distros=
-Most Linux versions are often called '''distros'''. Find some yourself at https://distrowatch.com/
+Installations of Linux are often a group of packages installed together and known '''distros'''. A huge collection of different distros can be found at https://distrowatch.com/. DistroWatch also keeps track of the popularity of various distros and their popularity compared to others.
-Here are a collection of some of the most popular distros:
+Here are a collection of some of the most well known distros:
+==Linux Mint==
+"The Friendly Operating System";<ref>https://www.linuxmint.com/</ref> A great version when getting started, '''Linux Mint''' is made to work well from the get-go and have everything you need to be productive.
 ==Ubuntu==
-'''Ubuntu''' was the most popular Linux distro for a very long time, often the distro that most people think of when someone mentions Linux.
+'''Ubuntu''' is another very well-known option, however in recent years it has been superseded in popularity by systems like LM and Debian. <ref>https://ubuntu.com/</ref> Popular variants include Kubuntu and Lubuntu, which are primarily changes to the default window manager (aka, what the GUI looks like).
 ==Debian==
-The tried and true, Debian gets things done. It ain't crazy, but it won't blow up in your face. It's the workin' man's distro.
+"The Universal Operating System":<ref>https://www.debian.org/</ref> tried and true, '''Debian''' gets things done. It ain't crazy, but it also won't blow up in your face. The workin' man's distro.
 ==Arch Linux==
-yea son
+A simple and lightweight distribution<ref>https://archlinux.org/</ref> for more advanced users; '''Arch''' starts with very little but makes it easy to add whatever your heart desires. Great for enthusiasts as well as others wanting to learn more about Linux and its related components. It is also well known for detailed documentation which often is used for solving problems with other distros as well.<ref>https://wiki.archlinux.org/title/Main_page</ref>
+Arch has many variants as well, some of the more popular being Manjaro and EndeavourOS.
 ==Fedora/RHEL==
-'''Fedora''' and '''RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux)''' are Linux distros maintained by RedHat. Fedora is the FOSS version, while RHEL is the enterprise edition for businesses. RHEL is one of the few actively maintained Linux distros that has consistently ''not'' been free.
+'''Fedora''' and '''RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux)''' are Linux distros maintained by RedHat<ref>https://fedoraproject.org/</ref><ref>https://www.redhat.com/en/technologies/linux-platforms/enterprise-linux</ref>. Fedora is the FOSS version, while RHEL is the paid enterprise edition for businesses.
 ==Gentoo==
-no
+One of the most advanced distros on this list, '''Gentoo''' takes things another step further by requiring all packages to be installed from source. While this allows for huge leaps in customization, it also means you ''really'' need to know what you are doing.<ref>https://www.gentoo.org/</ref>
-==Linux Mint==
 =Compatible Programs=