35 Major Linux Distributions - Yeeyan Translation

Author's Note: The reason I changed the original article's title "The Etymology of Various Linux Distributions" to the current one is that many readers pointed out it seemed inappropriate to categorize BSD systems as part of the Linux family.

Computing used to be full of fun. But Microsoft changed that. I mean, Windows is boring, monotonous, and mediocre — its name alone makes you want to sleep. The entire concept behind Windows isn't even unique to Microsoft; it's been around for a long time. We could discuss this so-called "groundbreaking invention": why would you name your flagship product after a technology that doesn't belong to you and has existed for ages? I just can't understand! Meanwhile, another company brought back the joy of computing, and that's Apple. But honestly, the name is kind of silly too. Isn't "A is for Apple" something we learned in first grade? When we think or say "apple," it doesn't exactly spark much passion. Try it — think about "apple."

Interestingly, the names of operating systems can form a big family. Some are funny, some profound, some romantic, and some even cute. Some feel too small to live up to their developers' grand ambitions, eventually leading their functionality and interface to resemble those of their competitors. So if you're curious about the meaning behind your favorite Linux distribution, you might find an answer here. (This applies to BSD as well — I know they're not exactly the same, but I included them in this article.)

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