Fedora based distributions: An overview

Rahul Sundaram sundaram at redhat.com
Fri Sep 30 17:03:29 UTC 2005


Tejas Dinkar wrote:

>
>> * Live CD's: These is potentially the biggest group and they provide 
>> value as rescue cds, demonstrations and technology showcases etc
>>
>> * Regional: These include GUI and docs in their native language, 
>> locale information with potentially more utilities for input methods 
>> and changes to accommodate hardware in that particular region
>>
>> * Niche groups: New technology, product demonstrations etc that 
>> appeal to a limit audience like terminal servers and low end 
>> hardware. These might eventually evolve into a mainstream technology 
>> or product
>>
>> * Package mix: Changes in default set of packages, branding and other 
>> specific targets like games or edutainment software.
>>
>> * Commercial offshoots: Productizing a distribution appeals to many 
>> groups and for several different uncategorized reasons
>>
> You forgot rescue CDs. I remember seeing at least one cd that is for 
> use when you mess up your FC install
>
Mentioned under the Live CD's category.

regards
Rahul




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