29: Introduction to GNU/Linux and Distributions with Paul Bowden

This episode we are joined by Paul Bowden to talk all things Linux. We start of with the Linux vs. GNU/Linux vs. GNU/Linux/X debate, and layout what an Linux Operating System actually is composed of. With this foundation in place we move on to discuss the different types of distributions available, along with a host of Window Managers and Desktop Environments. Finally, we wrap up the show with some good advice to budding Linux converts, along with a brief detour into two popular ‘hardcore’ distributions (Gentoo and Arch).

Show Links

• pbowden.me
• deviantART
• The UNIX Operating System - YouTube
• Unix Philosophy
• Richard Stallman
• The GNU Operating System
• GNU Hurd
• Minix3
• The Linux Kernel Archives
• awesome window manager
• Window Managers for X
• TWM
• GNOME
• Xfce Desktop Environment
• KDE
• Unity
• Linux Mint
• Ubuntu
• openSUSE
• Knoppix Linux Boot CD
• BusyBox
• Jolla
• Chromium
• Wine - Run Windows applications on Linux
• XBMC
• Drobo
• Les RPM de Remi
• Dotdeb - The extra repository for Debian servers
• Gentoo Linux
• Arch Linux