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Linux Flavors Set 2

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What advantage does Phat Linux have?
can be run on Windows machines without repartitioning
What disadvantage does Phat Linux have?
must be run in DOS mode
Who created Slackware?
Patrick Volkerding
What is the major advantage of Slackware?
extremely UNIX-compliant
What is Slackware's biggest drawback?
not especially user-friendly
What distribution is StormLinux based on?
Debian
What advantage does StormLinux have?
enhancements over Debian and custom applications
What disadvantage does StormLinux have?
not as current as other distributions
Where was SuSE created?
Germany
Where is SuSE most popular?
Europe
What installer does SuSE use?
Yast or Yast2
What advantage does SuSE have?
extremely extensive
What drawback does SuSE have?
free support is limited
Who distributes TurboLinux?
Pacific Hitech
What platform does TurboLinux run on?
Intel
What area does TurboLinux excel in?
clustering
In what geographic area does TurboLinux lead?
Asia
What two disadvantages does TurboLinux have?
support is not easy to access, and it only supports Intel platforms
What distribution is Yellow Dog Linux based on?
Red Hat
What platform is Yellow Dog Linux designed for?
PowerPC
What three advantages does Yellow Dog Linux have over other PowerPC distributions?
it can dual-boot with MacOS; runs on older hardware; and is fast and stable
What is Astaro Linux designed for?
secure networking
What makes KYZO Linux unique?
runs off bootable Flash ROM
What advantage does KYZO Linux have?
secure and reliable
What is FlightLinux designed for?
onboard spacecraft use
What distribution is LEM Linux based on?
Mandrake
What is LEM Linux used for?
embedded Linux when an X environment is needed
What distribution is NetMAX based on?
Red Hat
What drawback does NetMAX have?
complicated licensing

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