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The complete list of Linux distributions in alphabetic order.
Distro's starting with P
PA-RISC Linux
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Hewlett Packard/LinuxCare |
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| Website: |
http://parisc-linux.org/ |
| Language: |
English |
| Category: |
Power user |
| Platform: |
Other |
| Description: |
Linux distribution that runs on machines that use Hewlett Packard's PA-RISC processor.
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Peanut Linux
| Developer: |
Peanut Linux Software |
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| Website: |
http://www.ibiblio.org/peanut/ |
| Language: |
English |
| Category: |
Minimalist |
| Platform: |
Intel compatible |
| Description: |
This is a fully operational Linux OS with a download size of 48 MB and when installed takes up less than 150 MB of space. It is recommended for older computers with small capacity. Even with the small size, Peanut Linux comes with networking programs, TCP/IP, Netscape, editors, graphics manipulators, games, 3DFX compatability and more.
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PeeWeeLinux
| Developer: |
Adi Linden |
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| Website: |
http://embedded.adis.on.ca/ |
| Language: |
English |
| Category: |
Embedded |
| Platform: |
Intel compatible |
| Description: |
Linux distribution aimed at embedded development.
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Phat Linux
| Developer: |
PhatLinux.com |
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| Website: |
http://www.phatlinux.com/ |
| Language: |
English |
| Category: |
Runs on MS Windows |
| Platform: |
Intel compatible |
| Description: |
Phat Linux allows Windows users to run Linux while preserving their Windows partition.
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PKLinux
| Developer: |
linuxpakistan.net |
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| Website: |
http://www2.linuxpakistan.net. |
| Language: |
English |
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Minimalist, Runs on MS Windows, Slackware based |
| Platform: |
Intel compatible |
| Description: |
This distribution comes in two versions:
Pklinux - mini, which will install under Windows. It is aimed at people who want to try Linux out.
Pklinux - bigi is a standard but scaled down distribution based on Slackware. It is designed to run well with little physical RAM.
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Plamo Linux
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| Website: |
http://www.gihyo.co.jp/SD/p... |
| Language: |
Japanese |
| Category: |
Mainstream/General Public |
| Platform: |
Intel compatible |
| Description: |
Japanese distribution based on Slackware
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PLD Linux
| Developer: |
The PLD Project |
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| Website: |
http://www.pld.org.pl/distr... |
| Languages: |
English, Polish |
| Category: |
Power user |
| Platform: |
Intel compatible |
| Description: |
Popular in Poland, this rpm based distro also features a ported apt-get from Debian to make installation of packages smoother. Aims at being developer friendly.
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Pocket Linux
| Developer: |
Pawel Wiecek |
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| Website: |
http://pocket-linux.coven.v... |
| Language: |
English |
| Category: |
Minimalist |
| Platform: |
Intel compatible |
| Description: |
Pocket Linux is an almost minimal, one floppy Linux system designed to quickly convert a PC workstation into a secure, Linux-based workstation.It supports the use of secure protocols for dial-up or local networking.
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Polar Bear Linux
| Developer: |
Polar Bear Ltd., Russia |
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| Website: |
http://www.polarbearcub.ru/... |
| Languages: |
English, Russian |
| Category: |
Power user |
| Description: |
A fully source-based Linux distribution. The base software list is taken from LFS HOWTO
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Probatus Spectra Linux
| Developer: |
Probatus Technologies |
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| Website: |
http://linux.probatus.com/ |
| Language: |
English |
| Categories: |
Mainstream/General Public, Power user |
| Platform: |
Intel compatible |
| Description: |
Distribution designed for the needs of professional Linux users, such as systems integrators and application developers, but also suitable for beginners.
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Progeny Debian
| Developer: |
Progeny Linux Systems |
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| Website: |
http://www.progeny.com |
| Language: |
English |
| Categories: |
Mainstream/General Public, Security enchanced, Debian based |
| Platform: |
Intel compatible |
| Description: |
Progeny Debian is an open source, commercial enhancement of Debian. Progeny's CEO is Ian Murdock, original developer of the Debian distribution.
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PROSA Debian
| Developer: |
PROSA |
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| Website: |
http://www.prosa.it/ |
| Language: |
Italian |
| Categories: |
Mainstream/General Public, Debian based |
| Platform: |
Intel compatible |
| Description: |
An Italian Linux distribution. PROSA Debian is a Linux distribution developed by PROSA itself, and based on Debian. PROSA offers consulting and supporting services on PROSA Debian. All the software of PROSA Debian, or developed for it by PROSA, is free software.
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PSXLinux
| Developer: |
RU.nix |
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| Website: |
http://www.runix.ru/ |
| Language: |
English |
| Categories: |
Power user, Game Console |
| Platform: |
Other |
| Description: |
A port of Linux for the Sony Playstation. The objective of this distribution is to be able to use Sony PlayStation 1 and 2 as an economical desktop computer
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Puppy
| Developer: |
Barry Kauler |
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| Website: |
http://www.goosee.com/puppy |
| Language: |
English |
| Categories: |
Mainstream/General Public, Minimalist |
| Platform: |
Intel compatible |
| Description: |
Puppy is a tiny distribution but with a full suite of GUI apps and loads entirely into a 48M ramdisk. This means that all applications start in the blink of an eye and respond immediately. Puppy will fit into the "small distro" category, but is not floppy based. Also fits the live-CD based category, but not limited to that as can install to any storage media.
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