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[[Image:distro-1.png|thumb|right|450px|Listing of Common Linux Distributions.<br>(Image licensed under [https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ cc])]]
Having your own Linux system offers a great learning opportunity and gives you access to a large library of software.
''A '''Linux distribution''' (often abbreviated as distro) is an operating system made from a software collection that is based upon the Linux kernel and, often, a package management system. Linux users usually obtain their operating system by downloading one of the Linux distributions, which are available for a wide variety of systems ranging from embedded devices (for example, OpenWrt) and personal computers (for example, Linux Mint) to powerful supercomputers (for example, Rocks Cluster Distribution).''
''Steps in the installation process:''
* The Select a Linux Distribution and download a Linux Distribution Install ISO File to your Computer* Burn an Linux Distribution CD/DVD, or USB, or use downloaded file when creating a virtual machine* Once booted, the installation process transfers the live image to a disk (or flash memory) and configures the system* (Note: The OS requires compatible hardware)
* For most distributions the installation involves a guided graphical environment and it is easy to accomplish
