What are popular Linux distributions ?

      Today I'm going talk  some more about Linux operating system than the previous post (Popular operating systems).        

     
 A Linux distribution is a family member of Unix-like family. It is based on Linux kernel. Currently there are more than 600 Linux distributions. Most of the kernel and supporting packages of Linux distributions are free and open source software.

These are some popular distributions:

   
    

• Fedora
• Redhat
• Gentoo
• Novell
• Mandriva
• Ubuntu  
• Debian        

These distributions may be,

1. Commercial or non-commercial
2. Designed for enterprise users or for home users
3. Supported on many types of hardware
4. Built for

• security
• usability 
• portability.

           Any user with a sufficient knowledge can customize a distribution for the need.