Fedora Homepage: <a href="http://fedora.redhat.com/" class="postlink" rel="nofollow" onClick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://fedora.redhat.com/</a>
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The goal of The Fedora Project is to work with the Linux community to build a complete, general purpose operating system exclusively from open source software. Fedora Core is built to provide choice. It includes the latest versions of many software packages, including both GNOME and KDE desktop environments. Fedora Extras, a repository built entirely by volunteers, provides thousands more packages, and is enabled for use by default.
Ubuntu Homepage: <a href="http://www.ubuntulinux.org/" class="postlink" rel="nofollow" onClick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.ubuntulinux.org/</a>
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Ubuntu is a free, open source operating system that starts with the breadth of Debian and adds regular releases (every six months), a clear focus on the user and usability (it should "Just Work", TM) and a commitment to security updates with 18 months of support for every release. Ubuntu ships with the latest Gnome release as well as a selection of server and desktop software that makes for a comfortable desktop experience off a single installation CD.
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Kubuntu Homepage: <a href="http://www.kubuntu.org/" class="postlink" rel="nofollow" onClick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.kubuntu.org/</a>
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Kubuntu is a user friendly operating system based on KDE, the K Desktop Environment. With a predictable 6 month release cycle and part of the Ubuntu project, Kubuntu is the GNU/Linux distribution for everyone.
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Mandriva Homepage: <a href="http://www.mandrivalinux.org/" class="postlink" rel="nofollow" onClick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.mandrivalinux.org/</a>
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Mandriva Linux (formerly known as Mandrake Linux) was created in 1998 with the goal of making Linux easier to use for everyone. Mandriva offers all the power and stability of Linux to both individuals and professional users in an easy-to-use and pleasant environment.
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