Fedora linux gnu operating systems computer. First to clarify the that gnu is operating system 1 while linux is a kernel 2 of some operating system it need not be necessarily a kernel of the gnu operating system see android that runs with linux kernel 3. Using a live cd means that gnulinux will be running on your computer without installing anything. Explaining why we dont endorse other systems. To learn more about the gnulinux systems that we do endorse check out our list of free gnulinux distributions.
For a system administrator. Fedora workstation it targets users who want a reliable user friendly and powerful operating system for their laptop or desktop computer. Inspired by dick kochs award winning texshop program for mac os x it makes entry into the tex world easier for those using desktop operating systems other than os x. A kernel alone initializes hardware and does nothing.
It comes with gnome by default but other desktops can be installed or can be directly installed as spins. It supports a wide range of developers from hobbyists and students to professionals in corporate environments. Mandriva does have a stated policy about what can be included in the main system. Its based on fedoras which means that it also allows certain kinds of nonfree firmware to be.
It provides an integrated easy to use environment for users on other platforms particularly gnulinux and windows and features a clean simple interface accessible to casual and non technical users. When running on a live cd your computer uses solely the cd rom to work without accessing the hard drive inside.