History of Linux distribution

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The Linux kernel and much of the additional software making up a typical Linux-based system is Free Software; even more of it falls under the somewhat broader definition of [Open source software]?. It is distributed by its maintainers in source form. This form has to be compiled into binary or executable form first before it can be run directly.

The Linux kernel and much of the additional software making up a typical Linux-based system is Free Software; even more of it falls under the somewhat broader definition of [Open source software]?. Like all Free and Open Source software, it is distributed by its maintainers in source form. This form has to be compiled into binary or executable form first before it can be run directly.

	Revision 13 . . December 14, 2001 12:22 am by Dmerrill [tweak source code availability]
	Revision 12 . . (edit) December 14, 2001 12:07 am by (logged).35.241.xxx [/Talk]
	Revision 11 . . December 13, 2001 11:51 pm by Dmerrill [reorganizing -- having trouble determining what goes under LD vs. LOS since they overlap so much]
	Revision 10 . . (edit) December 13, 2001 11:14 pm by (logged).35.241.xxx [correct a link]
	Revision 9 . . December 13, 2001 10:57 pm by (logged).35.241.xxx [rewrite; section on specific distros still needs help]
	Revision 8 . . (edit) December 13, 2001 10:04 pm by (logged).35.241.xxx [wikify; America -> USA; modify building-from-scratch]
	Revision 7 . . (edit) October 5, 2001 9:44 pm by (logged).183.24.xxx