What is the difference between RedHat linux and Fedora and
Ubuntu?
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Ubuntu vs Fedora
Ubuntu and Fedora are two distributions of Linux that are
being distributed for free as open source software. Fedora
is a very popular linux distribution for desktops but it has
been superseded by the meteoric rise of Ubuntu due to its
user friendly interfaces. Ubuntu aims to make it easier for
ordinary PC users to switch to a Linux based system with
minimal problems. Ubuntu also minimizes the need for typing
into a command prompt and moves the majority of operations
into a graphical interface like the Synaptic package manager.
Although they are both linux, they are fundamentally
different because they are based on different distributions.
Ubuntu was derived from Debian while Fedora is an offshoot
of Red Hat. Since they are based on different distributions,
they also adapt the packages that those distributions use.
Ubuntu uses DEB packages while Fedora uses RPM packages.
They are not compatible with each other and Ubuntu packages
would not work with Fedora and vice versa. This is part of
the reason why you bound to find more packages for server
type systems with Red Hat than with Ubuntu. Ubuntu has
placed emphasis on making it as easy as possible for new
users and they made it easier to access and install
proprietary software like drivers and plugins like Flash.
Something that is a little bit less important but might
impact some users is the installer. Fedora installers often
have a lot of packages that you can choose from during
installation, meaning bigger file sizes for the installer
itself. Ubuntu, on the other hand, has a very small
installer as it does not come with a lot of packages. After
installation, it prompts the user to check online for
additional packages that might be needed for the OS to run
at optimum or just any package that the user might want or need.
Summary:
1. Ubuntu is based on Debian while Fedora is based on Red Hat
2. Ubuntu is a more popular linux distribution compared to
Fedora
3. Ubuntu is easier for beginners to learn than Fedora
4. Ubuntu uses DEB packages while Fedora uses RPM packages
and are incompatible with each other
5. It is easier to find packages for servers with Fedora
than with Ubuntu
6. It’s easier to install proprietary software in Ubuntu
than with Fedora
7. Fedora installers often have a lot of packages while
Ubuntu only has a minimal amount and downloads the rest from
the internet
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