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Gentoo is an open-source operating system built on the Linux kernel, designed for extensive optimization and customization to meet a wide array of applications and requirements. The Gentoo experience is characterized by its exceptional configurability, impressive performance, and a vibrant community of users and developers. Utilizing a system known as Portage, Gentoo can be tailored to serve as a secure server, a development workstation, a professional desktop, a gaming platform, an embedded solution, or virtually anything else one might require. This remarkable level of adaptability leads us to refer to Gentoo as a metadistribution. Beyond its software capabilities, Gentoo also fosters a strong community that supports the distribution's growth and sustainability. With around 250 dedicated developers and a vast network of knowledgeable users, many of whom are specialists in various fields, Gentoo thrives through collaboration. The project not only empowers users to make the most of Gentoo but also provides essential resources such as documentation, infrastructure, release engineering, software porting, quality assurance, security maintenance, and system hardening, among other contributions to the ecosystem. This collective effort ensures that Gentoo remains a top choice for those looking for a robust and flexible operating system.

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PCLinuxOS is a user-friendly, free Linux-based operating system designed for x86_64 laptops and desktops. It is available as a LiveCD/DVD/USB ISO image, enabling users to test the system without altering their existing computer setup. Should users find it appealing, they can easily install it on their hard drive. The installed versions of PCLinuxOS leverage the Advanced Packaging Tool (APT), which originates from the Debian distribution, along with Synaptic, a graphical interface that simplifies software installation. With access to more than 12,000 rpm software packages from its repository, PCLinuxOS offers a wide range of applications. Additionally, it features a utility named mylivecd, which allows users to create a 'snapshot' of their current system, encapsulating all settings, applications, and documents into a compressible ISO image suitable for CD/DVD/USB. This capability makes it convenient for users to back up their configurations and easily restore them later.

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

CUPS-PDF
Elixir
Pinguzo
Portage
SkySilk
Zero Install
phpMyAdmin

Integrations

CUPS-PDF
Elixir
Pinguzo
Portage
SkySilk
Zero Install
phpMyAdmin

Pricing Details

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Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version

Deployment

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iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Deployment

Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Customer Support

Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Types of Training

Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person

Vendor Details

Company Name

Gentoo Foundation

Founded

1999

Country

United States

Website

www.gentoo.org

Vendor Details

Company Name

PCLinuxOS

Founded

2003

Country

United States

Website

www.pclinuxos.com/

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