Distribution

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A distribution is collection of tools, and a kernel for Unix type operating systems, which includes (but may not be limited too): Unix, GNU/Linux, and the BSDs.

A few notable GNU/Linux distributions

• Arch Linux
• Debian Linux
• Fedora Linux
• Gentoo Linux
• Ubuntu Linux

*BSDs

• FreeBSD
  • PC-BSD
• NetBSD
• OpenBSD