Which Operating System Is a Version of Linux?
Contents Available in Multilingual Articles in the Series What Are Linux Versions Called? a Linux Distribution — Often Shortened to “Linux Distro” — Is a...
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What are Linux versions called?
A Linux distribution — often shortened to “Linux distro” — is a version of the open source Linux operating system that is packaged with other components, such as an installation programs, management tools and additional software such as the KVM hypervisor.
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Is Windows a version of Linux?
Linux and Windows Comparison Table
| Basis for Comparison | Linux | Windows |
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| Flavors or Variety | Linux has various distributions which are highly customizable based on user needs. | Windows has very few customization options available. |
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