UNIX ---> linux

[rajwansh2003]

I Have to study Unix in my 5th sem. of b.tech. I want to know that Unix is related with Linux. Than which Linux should i use?

 

[red_devil]

i guess you'll be taught about some commands like grep etc so your choice of LINUX distribution shouldn't be a problem..

you can install any flavour of LINUX and you should fine...

 

[Flake]

Unix is somewhat like a specifications for Open Source and proprietary. Although, one can call -BSD kernels as Unix only and BSD kernels are freely available. Linux on the other hand, is an Open Source Kernel designed for Open Source Unix clone, GNU/Linux.
Regarding which Linux you should use, you have to decide yourself. Tons of Linux distros are freely available to download/install. Basic difference between Linux distros is in Package Management, Graphical Interface ( Desktop Environments, tweaks ) and a few other things. Basic commands are same in all distros. I would suggest you try LiveCDs of as many distros as you can and pick one you like the most.

 

[m@sterchief]

The primary difference between UNIX and Linux is in the way the kernel is designed. Externally u will find no difference. The same shell, commands, Window Managers, Desktop environment & Utilities are available for both. Internally it is a totally different beast. Process Maanagement, memory management, scheduling are designed and operate differently.

 

[rajwansh2003]

If i were you then which Linux will you prefer to use ?

 

[Flake]

As I suggested earlier, you should choose yourself. Nobody can tell you which distro is best for you. All Linux distros are same at core and differ in Package Management, GUI and a few other things.
I would suggest you try LiveCDs first.
Ubuntu, OpenSuSe, Mandriva, PCLinuxOS, Fedora... List goes on..... I prefer Debian and CentOS for Servers. Check Distrowatch.com and pick any in Top 10 list.

 

[m@sterchief]

RedHat is a good one.

 

[Flake]

Lets not start Which Linux distro is best debate.
Tons of distros are freely available and LiveCDs allow users to test those. Distro choice depends on personal likes/dislikes only. Actually, this is the main reason for such a huge number of Linux distros.

 

[m@sterchief]

Actually the guy wanted to learn linux for his 5th sem. So lets help him pick one.

 

[Ecstasy]

Go for linux mint or puppy linux..

 

[Liverpool_fan]

If you want *pure* UNIX, go for OpenSolaris or FreeBSD...
But I know that subject, a Linux distro would be enough...