Linux is one of the top players when it comes to offering robust and open source NAS software. These are platforms that allow the saving and retrieval of data in a structured way using network-based architectures. One of the best ways of storing data is using NAS (Network Attached Storage) or Linux SAN (Storage Area Network) solutions. Storing data is of greater importance for a number of reasons, including backups and security. It is based on Ubuntu which is the most popular Linux operating system in the world.In this age of rapid economic growth, data is arguably among the driving factor behind success.
Zorin OS is a gateway for Windows users to the exciting world of open source software. Zorin OS is a multi-functional operating system designed specifically for Windows users who want to have easy and smooth access to Linux. The user support forum at will continue to remain online throughout 2008. Trustix Secure Linux: Comodo has announced that it will discontinue all distribution, updates and direct support for Trustix Secure Linux effective December 31, 2007. Peter Anvin, and consists of several separate systems, the best-known of which is ISOLINUX.
The SYSLINUX Project is a suite of lightweight bootloaders, for starting up computers with the Linux kernel. Slackware configurations are applicable for either server or workstation. Slackware Linux Slackware has offered a stable and secure Linux distribution for UNIX veterans as well as an easy-to-use system for beginners.
The Security Onion LiveCD is a bootable CD that contains software used for installing, configuring, and testing Intrusion Detection Systems. Access to the Internet is configured to be routed via tor/privoxy for anonymous surfing. After booting from the CD, the user is in the common KNOPPIX KDE Environment. Tor and privoxy will be started during the boot sequence. It comes with a preconfigured tor and privoxy.
Phantomix is based on the KNOPPIX Live CD. Intended uses: 1) Personal/private anonymous internet surfing, 2) Demo CD for raising security anonymity awareness. Phantomix is a Live CD for anonymous surfing, chatting and other internet based applications. It comes with the XAMPP web server, MySQL database, PHP and Perl scripting languages, as well as other tools to run PHP-driven web pages directly off a CD-ROM. LAMPPIX is a Linux live CD originating in Germany, based on Knoppix and Damn Small Linux. Its main features are the use of Enlightenment as the default desktop and tight integration of various Google products and services into the product. GOS is an easy-to-use, Ubuntu-based distribution designed for less technical computer users. Portage is a true ports system in the tradition of BSD ports, but is Python-based and sports a number of advanced features including dependencies, fine-grained package management, “fake” (OpenBSD-style) installs, safe unmerging, system profiles, virtual packages, configuration file management, and more. Unlike other distros, Gentoo Linux has an advanced package management system called Portage.
Gentoo Linux is a versatile and fast, completely free x86-based Linux distribution geared towards developers and network professionals.
It is based on uClibc and provides a full graphical Environment with a web browser, an e-mail client and an office package. Distribution homepageĭeli Linux A Linux distribution for old computers, Deli Linux is a distribution for old x86 compatible computers from 486 to Pentium III with 32 to 128 MB RAM. Distribution homepageĪurora Linux is a port of Red Hat Linux (now Fedora) to Sun SPARC processor based machines. Distribution homepageĪnimux is a free animation based toolset which can handle tasks from creative development to post-production stage of your creative project. ALT Linux Castle is a protected server distributions on the basis of RSBAC system. It is equally useful for software developers. ALT Linux Master is a universal distribution which can be used on a server or on a workstation.
ALT Linux Junior is a single-disk distribution for home computers designed especially for beginners and is easy to install and use. Gone but not forgotten, distributions we once hosted or mirrored:ĪLT Linux Developed in Russia, ALT Linux is a universal distribution created by an international team of free software developers.