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Old 06-08-2011, 11:06 PM   #1
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basic information about linux

how did linux and red hat linux originate???
 
Old 06-08-2011, 11:49 PM   #2
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Well, Linux is the brain child of Linus Torvalds. Red Hat is one of the many flavours that made use of the kernel developed primarily by Linus.

You really got to spend sometime on the net to read more on these things.
 
Old 06-09-2011, 01:25 AM   #3
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Here is a link you should read to understand the history of linux:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux

and here is a link to understand the history and beginnings of Redhat

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_hat


now draw the line in your head and see where they intersect...
 
  


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