LINUX FLAVOURS

Different companies have various distributions of linux they differ in add-on software, GUI, basic commands, parameters, price and in others. These companies upgrade there versions in same time frame. Some of linux flavours are as per below.
* Red Hat:- The Red Hat distributions for Intel, Alpha and Sparc are built from the exact same source packages. This is to ensure maximum portability between platforms regardless of the underlying hardware architecture.
It’s also pegged as the top distro in terms of the development, deployment and management of Linux for an internet infrastructure.
Red Hat is also famous for a very easy installation system known as Red Hat Package Management, which effectively allows download and installation of packages with a single command.
* DEBIAN:-Debian Project claims to be “an association of individuals who have made common cause to create a free operating system”. But it has a reputation for being the ‘elite’ users choice in Linux, infamous for its uber techie ‘holier than thou’ user base.
Although, like many Linux variants, Debian is updated and maintained through the work of many users who volunteer their efforts, extensive pre-release testing is done to ensure the highest degree of reliability possible, and a publicly accessible bug tracking system provides an easy way to monitor user feedback.
* SUSE:- SuSE is the leading Linux distro in Europe and the biggest competitor to Red Hat. Known for its easy to use interface, SuSE is also renowned for good customer service, making it a strong player in the enterprise space.
Like Red Hat, SuSE is one of the oldest flavours of Linux. SuSE is also involved in the UnitedLinux project
* MANDRAKE:- MandrakeSoft seized this opportunity to integrate a user-friendly graphical desktop environment as well as to contribute its own graphical configuration utilities.
As a result Mandrake quickly became famous for setting the standard in ease-of-use and functionality and proved that Linux as a server or workstation has no reason to be jealous of any other more established operating systems.
* GENTOO:- Gentoo Linux is a versatile and fast distribution geared towards developers and network professionals. Again, a benefit of Gentoo is its advanced package management system called Portage.
This is a true ports system in the tradition of BSD ports, but is Python-based and sports a number of advanced features including dependencies, fine-grained package management, ‘fake’ installs, sand-boxing, safe un-merging, system profiles, virtual packages, config file management and more. It’s smooth and sleek, but definitely a Linux for power users.
* CALDERA:- OpenLinux product line is a multi-tasking, multi-user Linux-based operating system surrounded with utilities, graphical interfaces, installation procedures, third-party applications, etc.
But, like Turbolinux , the SCO Group - which was recently acquired by Caldera - will now focus on the UnitedLinux project.
* UBUNTU:- Ubuntu is a complete Linux-based operating system, freely available with both community and professional support. It is developed by a large community.Ubuntu is suitable for both desktop and server use. The current Ubuntu release supports PC (Intel x86), 64-bit PC (AMD64), Sun UltraSPARC and T1 (Sun Fire T1000 and T2000), PowerPC (Apple iBook, Powerbook, G4 and G5) and OpenPower (Power5) architectures.