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Operating system based on the Linux kernel



A Linux distribution (often abbreviated as distro) is an operating system made from a software collection that is based upon the Linux kernel and, often, a package management system. Linux users usually obtain their operating system by downloading one of the distributions, which are available for a wide variety of systems ranging from embedded systems to supercomputers.

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A typical Linux distribution comprises:

Package Management[edit]

Most Linux distributions use a package management system to install, update, and remove software. Examples include:

Popular Distributions[edit]

Some of the most popular Linux distributions include:

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Linux distributions are used in a variety of applications, including:

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