Are Linux and Debian the same thing?
Thursday, June 24th, 2010 at
00:12
Im totaly new to linux.
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Linux is the kernel which all Linux distros. (including Debian) are built upon
http://www.kernel.org/
http://www.debian.org/
Here are some options for installing or trying out Linux
Option One (Full installation)
I thoroughly recommend Linux Mint 9 Main Edition which is built upon Ubuntu 10.04 Its easy to install and easy to use plus it comes with much of the software you are likely to need preinstalled
Linux Mint 9 Download
http://www.linuxmint.com/edition.php?id=52
The Perfect Desktop – Linux Mint 9 (Isadora)
http://www.howtoforge.com/the-perfect-desktop-linux-mint-9-isadora
Linux Mint 9 User Guide Download pdf.
http://www.linuxmint.com/rel_isadora.php
You download the ISO. image of Linux Mint 9 then you need to create a Bootable LiveCD for installation
Linux Mint 9 can also be run direct from the LiveCD from Booting up without touching your Hard Drive
Also worth considering :
Fedora Remix (Fedora with elements of Linux Mint)
http://www.linuxmint.com/blog/?p=1418
http://fcoremix.wordpress.com/2010/05/25/lucky-13/
http://iso.linux.hr/community-fedora-remix/
Option Two (Install Linux inside Windows)
Installing Ubuntu as a dual-boot with Windows without partitioning
http://www.psychocats.net/ubuntu/wubi
You keep Windows as it is, Wubi only adds an extra option to boot into Ubuntu. Wubi does not require you to modify the partitions of your PC, or to use a different bootloader, and does not install special drivers. It works just like any other application.
Wubi keeps most of the files in one folder, and if you do not like it, you can simply uninstall it as any other application.
Boot in to windows insert the Ubuntu 10.04 LiveCD and you will offered the option of installing inside windows which is where the Wubi installer comes in, you will be asked how many gigabytes you wish to allocate to Ubuntu (I recommend 8gb) then you set a password for your installation then click install and thats it.
Once Ubuntu is fully installed upon starting your PC you will be given a choice of which operating system you want to use Windows or Ubuntu
Ubuntu 10.04 Download
http://www.ubuntu.com/desktop/get-ubuntu/download
Ubuntu 10.04 (Lucid Lynx) User Guide
http://ubuntuguide.org/wiki/Ubuntu:Lucid
Linux Mint 9 which is built upon Ubuntu 10.04 has a similar feature called mint4win and the directions given above for Wubi can be followed
http://duncsweb.com/2009/09/27/mint4win-a-wubi-based-installer-of-linux-mint/
Ubuntu 10.04 and Linux Mint 9 can also be run straight from the LiveCD without touching your Hard drive
Option Three (LiveCD)
Take a look at DISTROWATCH.COM where the possibilities are endless. Create as many LiveCD’s of different distros. as you want to find one that suits you
http://distrowatch.com/
Major Releases
http://distrowatch.com/dwres.php?resource=major
LUg.
No, Debian is one subtype of Linux
Linux is a kind of Operation System which based on Linux core such as Suse Redhat Ubuntu Debian Fedora etc..
Debian is a distribution of Linux. (Versions are like 1.2, 2.4, etc.) It’s like cars and Fords. Ford is a car but not all cars are Fords. There are also versions (years) of cars.
Linux = Operating System as a Whole
Debian= a flavor of linux. called a distribution.
There are several: Fedora, Redhat, Ubuntu, Debian, etc.
distrowatch.com is a cool place to check out if you are wanting to find out more about linux distro’s.
Debain is a version of Linux. Linux probably has hundreds of different versions.