Programs for linux.

Smitty67 · 03-26-2007, 12:31 AM

I was wondering if all linux programs are compatible with the different distributions of linux. Or are linux programs distro-specific?

Thanks

Xian · 03-26-2007, 12:48 AM

Many binary linux pkgs are distro-specific but the source pkg is universal.

pixellany · 03-26-2007, 06:32 AM

Any Linux application can eventually be set up to run on any Linux version. As stated, this might mean compiling it for your specific system.

For the modern distros, all of the common SW will be in the repositories--and can be installed with the package manager.

ALWAYS try the package manager first when looking for SW.