Redhat Linux - Suse Linux - Embedded Linux

One of the ideal Operating Systems for Server – HTTP, MAIL and even FAX services.
Long-term stability – There have been many instances of a server uptime running into years.
Provides a cost effective, stable multi-user, multitasking environment.
Offers unsurpassed computing power, portability and flexibility.
Linux kernel is fully accessible and can be customized according to available hardware specifications.
Linux is a Universal operating system and can be customized to perform almost any computing task.
Linux uses network-transparent X-window system with ‘window manager’. It provides advanced graphical user interface.
Linux provides dozens of general desktop applications including web browsers, email programs, word processors, spreadsheets, bitmap and vector graphic programs like file managers, audio players, CD writers etc. It also provides free applets, tools and smaller programs.
Linux provides outstanding networking capability. Most of the essential networking software is included in the standard Linux.
Linux provides easy access to data stored in DOS, MS Windows etc.
Connectivity to Microsoft, Novel and Apple proprietary networking can be easily established.
Linux offers a secure operating system by ensuring freedom from viruses.

Linux is available for free download or from several vendors – in many distributions. Some of them are general purpose whilst the rest are optimized to perform certain tasks under specific hardware configurations.

RedHat linux is possibly the most popular Linux distribution available for the server market. It is known for its excellent user interface and incremental upgrade system.

MandrakeSoft Linux was created around the 1998, the time when Linux was strongly established as a stable operating system among business and private users. MandrakeSoft offers good graphical desktop environments and graphical configuration utilities.

Easy to install.
Contains powerful package management system and useful graphical configuration tools.
Highly appealing, attractive and easy to use user interface like the Windows or Mac OS.
Mandrake Linux contains more that 2300 high quality applications, office suite programs, installation support etc.
Mandrake Linux requires little maintenance and possesses software management system that automatically handles dependence issues and application conflicts.
Mandrake Linux versions exist for x86, Alpha, AXP, PPC, SPARC and IA64.

SuSe Linux was established in 1992 and is currently one of the world’s leading providers of Linux software and services. SuSe is decidedly popular in Europe and its user interface is available in most of the European languages apart from its root – German language. SUSE Linux is available in two versions, - Light version and Professional version.

IT giants IBM, Hewlett-Packard and others are embracing Linux server platform as it supports their ongoing development. A recent development in Linux is the Embedded Linux. The Linux operating system and the application software can be incorporated directly into microchips to use in application and devices.

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Best Linux Distribution Feature: Redhat Linux, Suse Linux, MandrakeSoft Linux