Pop OS

Pop Os is one of the best Linux distros for gaming and programming created by System 76. It is based on Ubuntu and comes under Debian Family. If you are a gamer, programmer, or scientist looking for a distro, I must say go for Pop OS.

The distro comes in two variants – an Intel variant & NVIDIA variant. It is based on the GNOME desktop environment.

Linux Mint

Linux mint is a best beginner friendly distro & a great alternative to Windows and macOS. This Linux distro is based on ubuntu but it also comes under a variant which is based on Debian known as “Linux Mint Debian Edition or LMDE”.

Manjaro

Manjaro is amongst the best Linux distros which is based on Arch Linux. Manjaro uses a rolling release model where new packages are provided throughout the day.

The installation process of Manjaro is also easy unlike the command line installation of Arch Linux. Apart from this distro is very user friendly and having powerful package management. The best thing is Manjaro offers stability under the hood.

It also offers you to choose any kernel of your choice in the graphical mode, from the Long Term Support (LTS) to the latest released beta kernel. In addition to that, You can also access AUR (Arch User Repository) from Manjaro as it is a variant of Arch Linux. Manjaro offers strong driver-inbuilt support, which is nice.

MX Linux

MX Linux is the best lightweight distro which is based on Debian stable and uses core antiX components under the hood. MX Linux comes under two desktop environments – XFCE (with and without Advanced Hardware Support) 32& 64 bit & KDE (with Advanced Hardware Support) only 64 bit.

The best thing about MX Linux is it is blazing fast and consumes very little RAM & CPU. hence, MX Linux is a distribution that you can use on our older computers and hardware.

The installation process of MX Linux also comes up with clear instructions and is really simple.

Ubuntu

Ubuntu is a very popular desktop Linux distribution backed by Canonical and is based on Debian. Ubuntu is released every six months, with long-term support (LTS) releases every two years. The distribution is very user friendly which makes Ubuntu a great alternative to Windows & macOS.

It uses the GNOME desktop environment in its stock distribution. The installation process of the distro is also amazing, you can install drivers and third-party apps very easily. Ubuntu uses Personal Package Archive (PPA), a software repository for uploading source packages to be built and published as an Advanced Packaging Tool (APT) repository by Launchpad.

If we look at the performance, it uses little RAM & CPU – but definitely higher than MXLinux, Linux Mint. The popularity of ubuntu is unmatchable & it has a wide range of community support available.

Debian

Debian is one of the oldest Linux distributions which is well known for its stability. This distro is widely used in servers, workstations, and Docker containers. Unlike Arch, it focuses on stable packages which make it one of the most stable distribution.

Debian relies on the older stable packages instead of the latest packages. If you need stability instead of the newer packages then this distro is for you.

The Security of Debian is also rock-solid, that is why it is widely used in servers. In addition to all these points, you can also trust Debian on its memory efficiency. It also comes with Cinnamon, Gnome, KDE, LXDE, LXQT, Mate, Standard, and XFCE desktop environments.

Fedora

Fedora is a Linux distribution sponsored primarily by Red Hat. Fedora is the upstream source of the commercial Red Hat Enterprise Linux distribution. The distribution relies on Free and Open Source software. This distribution is also very memory efficient and stable.

It comes default with the GNOME desktop environment & the following editions: Fedora Workstation, Fedora Server, and Fedora IoT.

The spins of fedora also come under the following desktop environments – KDE, XFCE, LXQT, Mate-Compiz, Cinnamon, LXDE, SOAS, and i3 Tiling Window Manager.

Elementary OS

Elementary OS is also based on Ubuntu and is a best-looking Linux distribution, it uses Pantheon as a desktop environment. This Linux distro is the perfect blend of best looks and a faster desktop experience. If you are coming from the Windows or macOS operating systems then transition to elementary os will be very simple.

With the release of Elementary OS 6, the developers have done a tremendous job in polishing the user interface & adjustments to the app center.

Arch Linux

Arch Linux, a lightweight and flexible Linux distribution that relies on rolling release. The ideology of the Arch focuses on simplicity, minimal setup. Arch is a robust Linux distro for developers.

The installation process is hectic and not at all user friendly as you need to install it via the command line. If you are a beginner, then you should choose Manjaro over Arch Linux.

Arch Linux comes with a package manager of Pacman. Arch relies on the latest package & kernel, so the chances of breaking things are more. Once you have accumulated enough experience using Linux, then Arch Linux is worth trying.

Kali Linux

Kali Linux is an open-source, Debian-based Linux distribution geared towards various information security tasks, such as Penetration Testing, Security Research, Computer Forensics, and Reverse Engineering. Kali Linux has pre installed penetration testing tools like Wireshark, Hydra, Responder, etc. that help the professionals.

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