Linux Distributions
We are using at the D-ITET the GNU/Linux distribution Debian. This distribution allows us simple a new creation or updating of a release, security updates and much more. The base system is enhanced with additional software packages provided via the SEPP system.
There are various other distributions with a different focus. Other popular distributions are Ubuntu Linux, Novell SuSE, Redhat or Fedora.
Some Linux Links
Linux Documentation Project (LDP) The Linux Documentation Project (LDP) is working on developing good, reliable documentation for the Linux operating system.
Debian Anwenderhandbuch Description of the installation and configuration of Debian Linux distribution (German)
Linux Weekly News Partially commercial service which fetches all informations on Linux (Kernel, Development, Distributions, Apps) and shows them in a summary.
FreeCode is a website with a frequently (daily) updated list of new Linux/Unix software packages.