“Scanning the evolution of the Linux distribution scene over the
last year or so reveals two interesting — and apparently
contrasting — trends.
- There are more distributions than ever
- Choosing one that’s right for a specific task is getting
easier
“In a nutshell, my point is this: the popularity of
general-purpose, one-size-fits-all Linux distributions is waning,
if it isn’t already dead. While distributions and the vendors
behind them become more specialized, the choices are actually
getting less complicated. Which Linux distribution you choose is
becoming increasingly determined by what you need to do.”