applications - games - linux distributions
Linux is a free operating system that is similar to the Unix operating system. Linux itself is just the kernel, or fundamental core software that controls the hardware in a computer. When the term Linux is used, it generally means the Linux kernel along with other open source software, much of it from the GNU project, to provide a fully functional and modern operating system.
Linux is full of freeware and open source software. Open source software is better for the community. To find out why and to learn more about how Linux started, visit Eric S. Raymond's website. Although I disagree with some of his opinions, he also writes about true hackers, freedom, politics, and science fiction.
A Linux distribution is the Linux kernel combined with an assortment of software, an installer to put it on your computer, tools for maintenance of the system, and configuration. Check out my distro page for some short reviews of my favorite Linux distributions.
Here is some miscellaneous information about my experiences with Linux: