Chapter 9. Ubuntu-Related Projects
UBUNTU IS NOT JUST A COMPLETE OPERATING SYSTEM (OS); it is also the center of a growing ecosystem of GNU/Linux and Solaris-based distributions. Some, referred to as the "partner projects," work closely with and within Ubuntu. Others prefer to work outside the project and are considered full derivatives. Often, these projects are created in order to highlight a specific selection of software or use case such as the nUbuntu project, which focuses on security and networking tools. Others derive for reasons connected to the international nature of Linux and Open Source. While most Ubuntu development happens in English, there are large developer and user communities in other languages and countries. Thus, a derived distribution, such as Ufficio Zero in Italy, might spring up to satisfy that need. Should you use any of these over Ubuntu? We can't answer that question for you. Some of these projects are fully within and, as a result, not mutually exclusively from Ubuntu. Others might be more appropriate if you are a developer and are most comfortable in a particular language. You can mix, match, and sample these distributions until you find one that works great for you. As we mentioned in the introduction, Ubuntu sees these derivatives as a sign of a healthy and vibrant community. One of the goals of the project is to make it easier for this type of distribution to appear. We can all expect to see more of them in the future. |
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