Difference of Ubuntu to Other Linux Distribution

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On 4/19/06, Daniel Carrera <daniel.carrera at zmsl.com> wrote:
> Angelyn V. Dilim wrote:
> > Is the Ubuntu Linux distribution just the same with Redhat Linux like with
> > the commands that are being used? Example the commands used in Redhast is
> > just the same command in Ubuntu.
>
> Hello Angeln,
>
> 99% of the commands are the same in all Linux distributions. The only
> commands that vary is the package manager (ie. for installing software).
>
> There are two major groups:
>
> * RPM distros: Red Hat, Mandriva, SuSE.
> * DEB distros: Debian, Ubuntu, MEPIS, Knoppix, Linspire.
>
> The package manager commands between these distros are different:
> * RPM distros use the command 'rpm' to install software.
> * DEB distros use the command 'apt-get' to install software.
>
> Mandriva has also made a 'urpmi' program.
>
> Best,
> Daniel.
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Fedora Core is an RPM too.

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