Define the term "distro"

[Justice M]

Hello.

I am very new to Linux as you know. I am just wondering what the term "distro" means; does this mean another type of Linux operating system? That is my guess.

Thanks in advance for your reply.

[v0id]

"Distro" is the short name for "distribution." And yes, it's like another type of Linux operating system. All Linux distributions use the Linux kernel (or they wouldn't be Linux), but everything else is different from distribution to distribution. It's these differences that make the different distributions.

[Off]

It is basically a compilation of software and some "tweaking" to make a unique version of Linux. I guess it would be equivalent to the different versions of Windows Vista (business, home, pro, etc.).

[TotalPenguin]

I don't think that windows can be called 'distros', at least I never read the 'Vista business distro'

[Kaabi]

I was reading about Linux on Wikipedia and they were talking about the Linux kernel. The kernel is just the foundation and the distros are the specifics.

[dheeruyadav]

Originally Posted by TotalPenguin

I don't think that windows can be called 'distros', at least I never read the 'Vista business distro'

I have also not hear anything like this

[TotalNoob]

Originally Posted by Kaabi

I was reading about Linux on Wikipedia and they were talking about the Linux kernel. The kernel is just the foundation and the distros are the specifics.

What was that again? Do you mind explaining a little bit please?