What is DistroWatch?
DistroWatch is a popular website that focuses on providing news, releases, reviews, package information and user forums for a wide range of Linux distributions and BSD operating systems. Started in 2001, it has become a go-to resource for people looking to learn more about and keep up with developments in the world of open source operating systems.
Some key features and information provided by DistroWatch include:
- News - timely news posts about new distro releases, major updates, security issues, company acquisitions that affect distros, and other Linux/BSD related events
- Popularity - ranks distros according to page hits and allows side-by-side comparisons
- Distributions - detailed profiles with descriptions, links, version history, and screenshots for hundreds of active and inactive distros
- Package Database - allows searching for packages across many distros to compare versions and availability
- Reviews - user contributed reviews of various Linux distros and BSD operating systems
- Weekly Newsletters - a summary of the latest news and developments delivered weekly
Overall, with its focus on presenting timely information and analysis about Linux and BSD operating systems in one place, DistroWatch has become an invaluable reference for technology enthusiasts, developers, sysadmins, and anyone interested in open source world.