2 ms·Most popular Linux distros include a whole lot more than just a stripped down kernel.by thfuran 3y agoMost popular Linux distros include a whole lot more than just a stripped down kernel.toenail 3y agoExactly, they include other programs. They don't ship a kernel that includes a music player.thfuran 3y agoThat's a meaningless distribution as far as most OS uses are concerned.