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The collaborative nature of free software development allows distributed teams to [[L10n|localize]] Linux distributions for use in locales where localizing proprietary systems would not be cost-effective. For example the [[Sinhalese language]] version of the [[Knoppix]] distribution was available significantly before [[Microsoft Windows XP]] was translated to Sinhalese.{{Citation needed|date=April 2009}} In this case the Lanka Linux User Group played a major part in developing the localized system by combining the knowledge of university professors, [[linguist]]s, and local developers.

To install new software in Windows, users either download a digital distribution and double-click to install it or use a traditional installation medium (such as CD-ROM). Both of these methods usually provide a "Software Installation Wizard" to guide the user through the setup. On most Linux distributions, there are utilities for browsing a list of thousands of applications installed with a single click. Some of these programs are the [[Synaptic Package Manager]], [[PackageKit]], and [[Yellow dog Updater, Modified|Yum Extender]]. However, installing software not in the official repositories is not always easy, - especially for users new to Linux - and sometimes the only option is to compile from source.

=== Servers, mainframes and supercomputers ===