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Linux 101: A comprehensive list of available Linux services

This document lists the majority of services available for any distribution of Linux. The list includes a description of each service's purpose, and a comment regarding whether it is a required service. This listing is not specifically directed at desktop or a server installation; it includes the services for both types.

I will also list as required only those services that the system must have functioning to run, not services which act as enhancements. This listing is from the Mandriva Free 2006 Distribution and there are two distribution specific items in the list, which I have specified within Table A.

I generated this list by installing absolutely everything from the three CD-ROMs, not something you will need to do. If you use this list as a guideline and see services listed here that are not in your list, this is a good thing. You should actually never see this long a list on any installation you intend to use. Linux 101: A comprehensive list of available Linux services

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