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Types of Linux
There are lots of Linux Distributions but basically all of them are derived from two main distributions namely Red Hat and Debian. The two most famous distributions are Fedora and Ubuntu. Fedora is based on Red Hat and Ubuntu on Debian.
Linux File System Hierarchy
type man hier at the terminal. You'd know!
Famous Softwares on Linux
Internet Browsers:
Opera
Epiphany ( from GNOME Project)
Internet Explorer(via IEs4Linux)(Not Recommended)
Media players:
Amarok (Best music player out there, highly addicting)
VLC ( The most portable media player of all times)
Banshee
Graphics:
The GNU Image Manipulation Program(GIMP) ( For Raster Graphics)
Inkscape Vector Illustrator ( For Vector Graphics)
Office Suites:
OpenOffice.org ( From SUN )
GnomeOFFICE
KOffice ( For KDE)
Alternatives of Windows Softwares
Once again, visit the Linux Alternative Project
Repositories and Package Management
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