If you've never been in the Linux world, can certainly see how this is confusing. This announcement is for the Linux kernel. The different Linux distributions

If you've never been in the Linux world, can certainly see how this is confusing. This announcement is for the Linux kernel. The different Linux distributions (Ubuntu, Redhat, etc.) all bundle different versions of the Linux kernel and umpteen number of packages around that to create a cohesive Desktop or Server experience. The kernel is the one core, similar piece between ALL of the distros. It is the desktops, package managers, etc. that differs between the distros.