Ubuntu Linux Secrets
Chapter One
What is Ubuntu?
Secrets in This Chapter
The Linux Kernel
The GNU Utilities
The Linux Desktop Environments
Linux Distributions
Ubuntu Linux
One of the most confusing features of Linux is the concept of a distribution. Many
novice Linux users get confused about what a distribution is and why there are so
many of them.
Before diving into the world of Ubuntu, it often helps to have an understanding of what
Linux is and how it relates to Ubuntu. This will help you understand where Ubuntu came
from, and you'll have a better idea of which flavor of Ubuntu is right for you. With that in
mind, this chapter explains what Linux and Linux distributions are, then it explains the
pieces that specifically make up the Ubuntu Linux distribution. It finishes by walking
through different Ubuntu distributions and discussing what each provides.
What Is Linux?
If Ubuntu is your first experience with Linux, you may be confused about why there are so
many different versions of it. I'm sure you h ... read full excerpt from Ubuntu Linux Secrets ebook
