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|Arch Linux|[http://www.archlinux.org archlinux.org]
 
|Arch Linux|[http://www.archlinux.org archlinux.org]
 
|Arch Linux is a lightweight and flexible Linux® distribution that tries to “keep it simple”.|
 
|Arch Linux is a lightweight and flexible Linux® distribution that tries to “keep it simple”.|
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|Alpine Linux|[http://alpinelinux.org/ alpinelinux.org]
 
|Alpine Linux|[http://alpinelinux.org/ alpinelinux.org]
 
|A security-oriented, lightweight Linux distribution based on uClibc and Busybox.|
 
|A security-oriented, lightweight Linux distribution based on uClibc and Busybox.|
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|CentOS|[http://www.centos.org/ centos.org]
 
|CentOS|[http://www.centos.org/ centos.org]
 
|CentOS is an Enterprise-class Linux Distribution derived from sources freely provided to the public by a prominent North American Enterprise Linux vendor. CentOS conforms fully with the upstream vendor's redistribution policy and aims to be 100% binary compatible. (CentOS mainly changes packages to remove upstream vendor branding and artwork.) CentOS is free.|
 
|CentOS is an Enterprise-class Linux Distribution derived from sources freely provided to the public by a prominent North American Enterprise Linux vendor. CentOS conforms fully with the upstream vendor's redistribution policy and aims to be 100% binary compatible. (CentOS mainly changes packages to remove upstream vendor branding and artwork.) CentOS is free.|
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|Debian|[http://debian.org/ debian.org]
 
|Debian|[http://debian.org/ debian.org]
 
|The Debian project produces an entirely free operating system that empowers its users to be in control of the software running their computers. |
 
|The Debian project produces an entirely free operating system that empowers its users to be in control of the software running their computers. |
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|Fedora|[http://fedoraproject.org/ fedoraproject.org]
 
|Fedora|[http://fedoraproject.org/ fedoraproject.org]
 
|Fedora is a RPM-based distribution with a 6-month release cycle, and is the community-supported base of RHEL releases. |
 
|Fedora is a RPM-based distribution with a 6-month release cycle, and is the community-supported base of RHEL releases. |
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|FreeBSD|[http://www.freebsd.org/ freebsd.org]
 
|FreeBSD|[http://www.freebsd.org/ freebsd.org]
 
|FreeBSD® is an advanced operating system for modern server, desktop, and embedded computer platforms. |
 
|FreeBSD® is an advanced operating system for modern server, desktop, and embedded computer platforms. |
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|Finnix|[http://www.finnix.org/ finnix.org]
 
|Finnix|[http://www.finnix.org/ finnix.org]
 
|Finnix is a sysadmin utility Linux LiveCD, and includes out-of-the-box Xen guest support. |
 
|Finnix is a sysadmin utility Linux LiveCD, and includes out-of-the-box Xen guest support. |
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|Gentoo Linux|[http://www.gentoo.org/ gentoo.org]
 
|Gentoo Linux|[http://www.gentoo.org/ gentoo.org]
 
|Gentoo Linux is a special flavor of Linux that can be automatically optimized and customized for just about any application or need. Extreme performance, configurability and a top-notch user and developer community are all hallmarks of the Gentoo experience. |
 
|Gentoo Linux is a special flavor of Linux that can be automatically optimized and customized for just about any application or need. Extreme performance, configurability and a top-notch user and developer community are all hallmarks of the Gentoo experience. |
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|NetBSD|[http://www.netbsd.org/ netbsd.org]
 
|NetBSD|[http://www.netbsd.org/ netbsd.org]
 
|NetBSD is a free, fast, secure, and highly portable Unix-like open source operating system. |
 
|NetBSD is a free, fast, secure, and highly portable Unix-like open source operating system. |
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|Oracle Linux|[http://www.oracle.com/uk/technologies/linux/index.html oracle.com]
 
|Oracle Linux|[http://www.oracle.com/uk/technologies/linux/index.html oracle.com]
 
|Oracle Corporation distributes Oracle Linux the Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel. Oracle states that the Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel is compatible with RHEL, Oracle middleware and 3rd-party RHEL-certified applications. Oracle Linux supports KVM, Xen and Oracle VM Server for x86, which is based on Xen.|
 
|Oracle Corporation distributes Oracle Linux the Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel. Oracle states that the Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel is compatible with RHEL, Oracle middleware and 3rd-party RHEL-certified applications. Oracle Linux supports KVM, Xen and Oracle VM Server for x86, which is based on Xen.|
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|openSuSe|[http://www.opensuse.org opensuse.org]
 
|openSuSe|[http://www.opensuse.org opensuse.org]
 
|openSuSe is a free and Linux-based operating system for your PC, Laptop or Server. |
 
|openSuSe is a free and Linux-based operating system for your PC, Laptop or Server. |
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|Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5.x|[http://www.redhat.com/ redhat.com]
 
|Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5.x|[http://www.redhat.com/ redhat.com]
 
|RHEL 5.x includes the Xen® 3.4 Hypervisor as well as a Xen-enabled kernel, and can be used as a dom0 and domU |
 
|RHEL 5.x includes the Xen® 3.4 Hypervisor as well as a Xen-enabled kernel, and can be used as a dom0 and domU |
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|Ubuntu|[http://www.ubuntu.com/ ubuntu.com]
 
|Ubuntu|[http://www.ubuntu.com/ ubuntu.com]
 
|Fast, secure and stylishly simple, the Ubuntu operating system is used by 20 million people worldwide every day.|
 
|Fast, secure and stylishly simple, the Ubuntu operating system is used by 20 million people worldwide every day.|

Revision as of 10:16, 26 June 2012

This table contains a list of Xen resources for various Linux and Unix distributions.

Distro Main website Description Resources


Arch Linux archlinux.org Arch Linux is a lightweight and flexible Linux® distribution that tries to “keep it simple”.


Alpine Linux alpinelinux.org A security-oriented, lightweight Linux distribution based on uClibc and Busybox.


CentOS centos.org CentOS is an Enterprise-class Linux Distribution derived from sources freely provided to the public by a prominent North American Enterprise Linux vendor. CentOS conforms fully with the upstream vendor's redistribution policy and aims to be 100% binary compatible. (CentOS mainly changes packages to remove upstream vendor branding and artwork.) CentOS is free.


Debian debian.org The Debian project produces an entirely free operating system that empowers its users to be in control of the software running their computers.


Fedora fedoraproject.org Fedora is a RPM-based distribution with a 6-month release cycle, and is the community-supported base of RHEL releases.


FreeBSD freebsd.org FreeBSD® is an advanced operating system for modern server, desktop, and embedded computer platforms.


Finnix finnix.org Finnix is a sysadmin utility Linux LiveCD, and includes out-of-the-box Xen guest support.


Gentoo Linux gentoo.org Gentoo Linux is a special flavor of Linux that can be automatically optimized and customized for just about any application or need. Extreme performance, configurability and a top-notch user and developer community are all hallmarks of the Gentoo experience.


NetBSD netbsd.org NetBSD is a free, fast, secure, and highly portable Unix-like open source operating system.


Oracle Linux oracle.com Oracle Corporation distributes Oracle Linux the Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel. Oracle states that the Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel is compatible with RHEL, Oracle middleware and 3rd-party RHEL-certified applications. Oracle Linux supports KVM, Xen and Oracle VM Server for x86, which is based on Xen.


openSuSe opensuse.org openSuSe is a free and Linux-based operating system for your PC, Laptop or Server.


Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 5.x redhat.com RHEL 5.x includes the Xen® 3.4 Hypervisor as well as a Xen-enabled kernel, and can be used as a dom0 and domU


Ubuntu ubuntu.com Fast, secure and stylishly simple, the Ubuntu operating system is used by 20 million people worldwide every day.