10 Special Purpose Linux Distributions

"3) Backtrack: There are many good Live penetration testing distributions out there and backtrack is arguably one of the best and still actively updated and maintained. They have some 300+ tools, neatly structured in to several directories based on their purpose. The latest version of BT has been ported to Ubuntu, thus moving from a LiveCD to a Full distribution.

"5) Ubuntu Studio: Another official Ubuntu derivative, this distribution is geared towards audio, video and graphic enthusiasts and professionals and consists many of the best open-source multimedia applications."

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