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What is Distro?
Linux has various Distributions/Distros of operating systems in which each flavor of Linux distro (distribution) is meant for a particular purpose. for example
- Ubuntu Desktop: General Purpose
- Kali Linux: Hacking Purpose
- Parrot OS: Hacking Purpose
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux: Enterprise Purpose
- Arch Linux: Geeky People and Advance Users
- BlackArch Linux: Penetration Testing
Like this, depending on purpose we can select one particular Linux Distro/ Flavor/ Distribution.
The Distributions/Distros are divided based on package managers used.
Distros used by Users
| Arch | 27.0% |
| Ubuntu | 17.9% |
| Debian | 11.8% |
| Fedora | 6.09% |
| Raspbian | 5.52% |
| Manjaro | 5.43% |
| Antergos | 4.68% |
| Mint | 3.41% |
| Gentoo | 2.44% |
| Others | 15.8% |
Others -> openSUSE, elementary OS, Chrome OS, CentOS