Three Devs and a Maybe

29: Introduction to GNU/Linux and Distributions with Paul Bowden


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This episode we are joined by Paul Bowden to talk all things Linux.

We start of with the Linux vs. GNU/Linux vs. GNU/Linux/X debate, and layout what an Linux Operating System actually is composed of.
With this foundation in place we move on to discuss the different types of distributions available, along with a host of Window Managers and Desktop Environments.
Finally, we wrap up the show with some good advice to budding Linux converts, along with a brief detour into two popular ‘hardcore’ distributions (Gentoo and Arch).

Show Links
  • pbowden.me
  • deviantART
  • The UNIX Operating System - YouTube
  • Unix Philosophy
  • Richard Stallman
  • The GNU Operating System
  • GNU Hurd
  • Minix3
  • The Linux Kernel Archives
  • awesome window manager
  • Window Managers for X
  • TWM
  • GNOME
  • Xfce Desktop Environment
  • KDE
  • Unity
  • Linux Mint
  • Ubuntu
  • openSUSE
  • Knoppix Linux Boot CD
  • BusyBox
  • Jolla
  • Chromium
  • Wine - Run Windows applications on Linux
  • XBMC
  • Drobo
  • Les RPM de Remi
  • Dotdeb - The extra repository for Debian servers
  • Gentoo Linux
  • Arch Linux
  • ...more
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