Resources and Credits
This page outlines the Websites containing the Live Linux distributions, emulation software, boot tools, extraction software, and other resources that might be used in our Pendrivelinux tutorials. In addition to these resources, those that have volunteered their work are listed as well. This list is being provided to give credit to these resources!
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What is Linux?:
The Linux Kernel was originally created by Linus Torvalds in 1991 and was derived from Minix, a small Unix Operating System. Released under a GNU General Public License, the Linux Source Code is freely available to anyone. Thanks to the Free availability of the Linux Kernel and the Open Source community of programmers, there are many Linux Operating Systems (Distributions) available today.
Pendrivelinux Artwork:
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Unique Pendrivelinux Penguin is ©2007 (Aicrom) Marcio dos Santos
Other Misc Theme-Graphics thanks to Carlos of "passarododo.com"
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Base Linux Resources:
Debian - "The Universal Operating System"
Debian is a registered trademark of Software in the Public Interest Inc.
Slackware- Slackware Linux
Slackware® is a registered trademarkof Slackware Linux, Inc.
Mandriva- Formerly known as Mandrake Linux
Live CD Linux Resources used in the USB tutorials:
Ubuntu- (By Canonical) Community developed Linux OS based on Debian
Ubuntu is a trademark of Canonical Ltd.
PCLinuxOS- (By Texstar) Nice clean Live Linux version based on Mandriva
SLAX- (By Tomas Matejicek) Simple Live Linux version based on Slackware
DSL- (By John Andrews) Another super tiny Live Linux OS based on Debian
Knoppix- (By Klaus Knopper) Live version based on Debian that contains many useful tools
Feather Linux- Live Linux Knoppix remaster
Puppy Linux- Live Linux OS written by Barry Kauler
Runt Linux- (By Joel Ebel) Another tiny distro based on Slackware
MCNLive - Remaster or Remix based on Mandriva Linux
gOS - Based on Ubuntu with an Enlightenment Window manager
Gentoo - Popular distribution named after the Gentoo Penguin
OpenSUSE - The free version of SUSE Linux
Emulation Software Resources:
VirtualBox - Virtual machine emulation software
QEMU- (By Fabrice Bellard) Virtual machine emulation software
QEMU is a trademark of Fabrice Bellard
Booting Tools and Extraction Software:
Syslinux- (By H. Peter Anvin) Bootloader used to make the drive bootable
7-Zip- Open Source utility that can be used to extract ISO's and unzip files
WinRAR- Another utility that can be used to extract ISO's and unzip files
Notes:
If we have missed anything or anyone, please feel free to Contact us
