What is Linux Distribution / Distro ?

A Linux distribution is a package of Linux kernel along with other libraries, utilities, and functions.

Just like Microsoft Windows has various variations available, Linux too has multiple options.

Most of these distributions/distros are specified with a particular goal in sight. For example general purpose computing, security, servers, etc.

The following are some of the popular distributions of Linux:

  1. Ubuntu.
  2. Debian
  3. Kali Linux
  4. Elementary OS
  5. Linux Mint
  6. Fedora

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