The Linux Distribution HOWTO

Eric S. Raymond <esr@thyrsus.com>

v6.1, 13 August 1998

This document is intended to help new users choose a Linux distribution, and to help experienced users track the state of the Linux market. It does not aim to be a complete list of Linux distributions for all platforms, but instead focuses on leading Intel distributions available on CD-ROM and accessible to Linux novices.

1. Introduction

1.1 New versions of this document
1.2 Recent Changes
1.3 Overview of the Linux Market
1.4 Editorial Recommendations

2. American Linux Distributions

2.1 Caldera OpenLinux
2.2 Debian Linux Distribution
2.3 Linux Pro
2.4 Red Hat Linux
2.5 Trans-Ameritech Linuxware
2.6 Slackware
2.7 S.u.S.E.

3. Submissions To This Document

3.1 Types of Submissions
3.2 How to submit
3.3 Submission Guidelines

4. Administrivia

4.1 Terms of Use
4.2 Acknowledgements