The Linux Distribution HOWTO The Linux Distribution HOWTO Eric S. Raymond <[e-mail]>v6.2, 10 September 1998This document is intended to help new users choose a Linux distribution, and to help experienced users track the state of the Linux market. It does not aim to be a complete list of Linux distributions for all platforms, but instead focuses on leading English-language Intel distributions available on CD-ROM and accessible to Linux novices.1. Introduction1.1 New versions of this document1.2 Recent Changes1.3 Overview of the Linux Market1.4 Editorial Recommendations2. American Linux Distributions2.1 Caldera OpenLinux2.2 Debian Linux Distribution2.3 Linux Pro2.4 Red Hat Linux2.5 Trans-Ameritech Linuxware2.6 Slackware2.7 S.u.S.E.3. Submissions To This Document3.1 Types of Submissions3.2 How to submit3.3 Submission Guidelines4. Administrivia4.1 Terms of Use4.2 Acknowledgements