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Why Top Linux Distros Are For Different Users

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the for-the-nubs dept.

Lucas123 writes "Fedora, openSUSE and Ubuntu Linux desktops may look alike, but they've got some important distinctions, like the fact that Fedora and Ubuntu use GNOME 2.28 (the latest version) for their default desktop, while openSUSE uses KDE 4.3.1. And, Fedora's designers have assumed that its users are wiser than the general run of users. 'For example, in earlier versions, ordinary (non-admin) users could install software on Fedora without access to the root password. As of this version, however, local users will need to enter the root password before they can install software (as they do on almost all other Linux distributions).'"

3 of 496 comments (clear)

  1. Re:What a load of crap by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    and feel in control of my package

    You should always feel in control of your package. ;-)

  2. Gentoo by jittles · · Score: 3, Funny

    So does that mean Gentoo is designed for users that have more free time?

  3. Re:What a load of crap by rdavidson3 · · Score: 3, Funny

    Sadly, my girlfriend is control of my package and when I get to use it. :(