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Hellug hosted pages
http://www.suse.com
The well known site of the Suse Distribution. http://www.alphalinux.org (Other Platforms) Site for the Alpha processor Linux
http://www.redhat.com
Red Hat's Site
http://www.calderasystems.com
An extremely popular Linux distribution
http://linux.corel.com
Based on Debian and featuring an incredible four-step installer and a KDE-based, drag-and-drop desktop environment, Corel LINUX OS is easy to install and configure.
http://www.debian.org
The Free Software Foundation's non-commercial Linux distribution. Debian is kernel independent. It currently uses the Linux kernel but work is in progress to provide Debian for other kernels, using Hurd
http://www.wu-wien.ac.at/usr/h93/h9301726/dlx.html
A full featured linux system running on Intel PC's. The special thing is that DLX comes with only one 3,5" floppydisk.
http://www.cosmoseng.com
A 4.3 to 6.4 GigaByte IDE Hard Disk Pre-Loaded with Linux.
http://www.mnis.fr/home/linux
Linux CD-Rom with a very simple installation based on the latest versions of RedHat, Debian, Slackware, or Suse. Other CDs : RealTime Linux, graphic programs.
http://www.linux-mandrake.com
Based on the popular RedHat distribution, it aims to fully integrate KDE with the GPLd RedHat.
http://www.realmagiclinux.com
Real Magic Linux
http://www.stampede.org
The linux distribution for the power user
http://www.lsl.com
3 Linux distributions at low cost
http://www.yggdrasil.com
Á rather dated Linux distribution
http://icepack-linux.com
A new Linux distribution for the home user; great for Linux newbies and the Windows tired; optimzed for newer processors.
http://scrudgeware.linuxave.net
A Linux distribution built from scratch with GNOME and GNU software.
http://www.alphanet-linux.com
A mature and stable distribution for the Intel family of processors.
http://www.bastille-linux.org
A distribution based on RedHat that is aimed primarily at individual users who are less knowledgeable about security than experts would be.
http://www.berolinux.za.net
Based on Red Hat 5.2, intended to make it easier to use, safer and faster; Kernel 2.2.x, KDE, GNOME and TrueType support; ISDN and CD-Writer support.
http://www.blackcatlinux.com
A Red Hat based Linux OS distribution. The main project goal is to design a universal distribution good for both Internet/Intranet server and a workstation or a home multimedia system. A special attention is payed to Russian/Ukrainian language support and compatiability with commercial software products for Linux.
http://www.bluecat.com
Lynx announced an embedded Linux solution today. With over a decade in providing embedded real-time solutions, Lynx is a real contender in providing a stable, well-tested (ISO9001) and well supported embedded Linux offering. BlueCat Linux is based on the RedHat 6.1 and is a complete open development environment that allows both native and cross development. http://www.vortech.net/coyote/coyote.htm (Distributions) A single floppy distribution of Linux that is derived from the Linux Router Project (LRP). The main difference between LRP and Coyote is the way that it is configured and maintained.
http://www.demolinux.org
Based on the Mandrake distribution (which is in turn based on the RedHat one).
http://www.elflinux.com
A highly stable Linux distribution designed for programmers, engineers and network administrators. Built around the OSF Motif 2.1 API.
http://www.linux.ncsu.edu/eos-linux
The basic Red Hat distribution with several campus add-ons in one install package.
http://www.prosa.it/etlinux
A complete Linux-based system designed to run on very small industrial computers. It has been designed to be small, modular, flexible and complete. Its reduced memory and disk requirements make it ideal for all cost-sensitive situations, while at the same time its modularity and completeness give the full power of unix even for embedded applications.
http://finnix.sourceforge.net
A self-contained, bootable Linux CD distribution, based on Red Hat Linux 6.1. Finnix was created as a system maintenance distribution. You can mount hard drives, set up network devices, repair filesystems, and pretty much do anything you can do with a regular distribution. Finnix is free, open sourced, and released under the terms of the GNU Public License.
http://proteinpak.com
An optimized GNU/Linux distribution featuring 5 different pgcc-optimized builds, including Intel Pentium, Pentium Pro/II/III and AMD K6 optimized.
http://www.gentus.com
A Linux distribution from ABIT
http://www.mvista.com/products
A supported Linux distribution targeted at embedded systems. Extra functionality includes headless operation, network install and operation, flash File System support, backplane communication and run-time instrumentation.
http://hpcl.itwm.uni-kl.de
The LINUX distribution for parallel computing
http://www.immunix.org
A Linux platform hardened with the Immunix tool set (a family of tools designed to enhance system integrity by hardening system components and platforms against security attacks).
http://independence.seul.org
A free distribution designed by users for the users and particularly those who are left out by present distributions.
http://www.infomagic.com
The top four Linux distributions on a 6CD set: Red Hat, SuSE, Debian and Slackware.
http://www.jurix.org
Á cutting edge Linux distribution with the following features: updated to newest source code and important patches, strong security included, binaries are generic .tgz files, but appl/jurix.tgz contains a newly written update tool.
http://kha0s.org
Ôhe goal is to create the most secure Linux distribution. This is achieved by integrating state-of-the art cryptographic tools such as CFS, Kerberos, IPsec, IPv6, VPN. Default integration of network security tools such as Tripwire, Abacus Sentry/Logcheck, SATAN, SAINT is also included.
http://www.tummy.com/krud
Õet another RedHat clone with an up to date security and application errata.
http://www.libranet.com
Based on the Debian distribution it allows users to start with an already configured desktop complete with the most commonly used applications. The simple installation gets the system up and running easily. This is a major benefit to those new to Linux and a great time-saver for the experienced.
http://www.greysite.com
Á full blown server distribution of Linux. Its features include Nessus security auditing, Dante Socks 4/5 proxy/firewall, mySQL Database, GNOME, KDE, fvwm, fvwm2, plus a ton of packages and applications. LinuxGT is currently available as an ISO image only.
http://www.linuxone.net
A commercial Linux operating system, together with application software programs.
http://lnxs.org
Áims to be a well-engineered Linux distribution, with a centralized CVS repository; structured and flexible packaging; maintained and integrated subsystems; pro-actively-secure and audited code; documented design.
http://www.lunar-penguin.com
Án internet based, Open Source project to develop a high end, RPM based Linux distribution.
http://www.laetos.org
GNU/Linux Debian based distribution aimed at the beginner/end-user (in development).
http://www.EverythingLinux.com.au
Âased on Linux Mandrake [Red Hat Linux with enhancements].
http://www.pell.portland.or.us/~orc/Mastodon
Á modified Slackware distribution with a new /etc/rc.d arrangement, and, as a work under construction, a set of administration tools.
http://www.xig.com/index.html
Á commercial distribution that incorporates the popular Accelerated X server and CDE.
http://www.nmrc.org/nmrcOS/index.html
Á distribution partly based on Slackware with some patches applied to the kernel to improve security.
http://www.nomadlinux.com
Á linux distribution based on the encap package managing system for ease of installation and upgrades.
http://www.openshare.net
Á distribution that will be separated into the Server and Workstation Editions.
http://www.onchannel.com/products
Designed specifically for the embedded market.
http://metalab.unc.edu/peanut
Á full Linux GUI distribution (48MB download)
http://www.phatlinux.com
Á new linux distribution based on slackware which will run on a DOS/win9* partition. Has many features including rpm support.
http://www.linuxstart.com/~pygmy
Éô's UMSDOS based, it allows a novice user to install a fully functional operating system that co-exists peacefully with DOS/Win95,98 on the same partition.
http://www.quadlinux.com
SMP-enabled Linux 2.2 for your Intel® QuadXeon SC450NX Server.
http://www.rocklinux.org/index.html
Á Linux distribution designed for high skilled Linux Users and Administrators.
http://my.netian.com/~cgchoi
Using Linux without installation.
http://www.reseau.nl/nl/securelinux/index.html
Á project for a secure Linux distribution.
http://www.sgi.com/software/linux
Án integrated performance and reliability boost for Linux. It works with standard Linux distributions e.g., SuSE 6.3 and Red Hat 6.1 to provide additional improvements. Examples include support for large memory and Apache web server tuning.
http://www.slackware.com
Á long running Linux distribution that descends from the SLS Distribution.
http://www.slinux.org
Á project to create a secure, specialized, server distribution of the Linux operating system. It is designed to quickl and easily turn any computer into a powerful, secure, business ready Internet server.
http://www.spiro-linux.com
Á new Linux distribution that is based on RedHat.
http://www.stormix.com
Based on the Debian GNU/Linux distribution, Storm Linux is designed to be easy to use and simple to install. Included is the SAS (Storm Administration System), a module based administration tool.
http://www.wholelinux.com
Installs automatically and prompts you through every step required to connect to DSL, set up a firewall and a professional e-mail system, host your own web server, and share files and printers with the Windows and Mac machines on your local network.
http://www.thinlinux.org
Á general toolset that is designed to be used on minimal Intel and compatible PC based hardware for next generation embedded and dedicated applications.
http://www.trustix.net
A server oriented Linux distribution.
http://www.turbolinux.com
Á distribution of Linux for both Intel i386 and PowerPC Mac platforms.
http://www.winlinux.net
Á distribution that shares disk space with Windows. It features Windows integration, smart configuration, easy start with a KDE feel.
http://www.gentus.com/
ABIT is proud to announce our Linux distribution,Gentus™. Gentus™ is a full featured and full powered Linux operating system. We have set up this website as a sort of community and club for those who are running GentusTM on their ABIT systems and want a place to find information from ABIT and others.
http://www.eridani.co.uk
Eridani Star System is pleased to announce their latest release in the continuing development of their Red Hat-based Linux distribution. Eridani Linux 6.2 builds upon Red Hat Linux 6.2 and our earlier release Eridani Linux 6.1A to continue to bring you the very latest release of the Linux Operating System and additional software, while maintaining an affordable price.
http://www.linuxaddict.com/compact.html
Compact Linux - from PDAs to single floppy routers.