What is the best alternative to PCLinuxOS?

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score 507 · Answer 1

Debian GNU/Linux

Once installed you can almost forget about it and start to use your desktop for your daily tasks See More

Specs

Price:Free

Default Desktop Environment:CLI, GNOME(Xfce on non-Linux Ports)

Based On:None

Release Schedule:2 Years / Rolling

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score 136 · Answer 2

Gentoo Linux

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Default Desktop Environment:None

Based On:NA

Release Schedule:Rolling

Init-System:OpenRC

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136 46

score 983 · Answer 3

Arch Linux

QoL of Arch is generally good. You get something more consistent and doable in Arch then you would get with most other OSes. See More

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Default Desktop Environment:CLI

Based On:(independent)

Release Schedule:Rolling

Init-System:Systemd

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983 212

score 259 · Answer 4

Antergos

Release Schedule:Rolling Release

Init-System:Systemd

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259 75

score 841 · Answer 5

Manjaro Linux

Top Pro

Different editions to select from + Manjaro community

You can choose between different Manjaro editions which have their own change in features, and there is also Manjaro community editions where the community can make their own changes. See More

Specs

Default Desktop Environment:XFCE, KDE, Gnome, Budgie, Cinnamon, Deepin, i3, LXDE/lxqt, and MATE

Based On:Arch Linux

Release Schedule:Rolling Release

Init-System:Systemd

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score 222 · Answer 6

Deepin OS

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Default Desktop Environment:Deepin Desktop Environment

Based On:Debian Unstable

Release Schedule:Rolling release

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222 53

score 337 · Answer 7

Fedora

Release Schedule:6 Months

Init-System:Systemd

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337 81

score 202 · Answer 8

Solus

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Price:Absolutely Free

Default Desktop Environment:Budgie, GNOME, MATE

Based On:N/A

Release Schedule:Rolling Release

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202 55

score 303 · Answer 9

KDE Neon

Release Schedule:Follows KDE releases

Init-System:Systemd

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303 81

score 477 · Answer 10

Elementary OS

Problems often arise with functions like keyboard layout and touchpad. See More

Top Con

Boring UI

It can be very boring. See More

Specs

Default Desktop Environment:Pantheon

477 120

score 576 · Answer 11

Linux Mint

Top Pro

The easiest option ever

The distro is the easiest operating system to run ever. See More

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MATE desktop (as an option)

MATE is a classic desktop as opposed to the newer "Unity" desktop. For people who prefer the classic style this is one of only few modern distributions with still active MATE desktop development. See More

Specs

Default Desktop Environment:Cinnamon, MATE, Xfce

Based On:Ubuntu LTS

Release Schedule:2 Year LTS / 6 Month Release

Init-System:Systemd

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576 147

score 49 · Answer 12

Void Linux

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Default Desktop Environment:XFCE, Cinnamon, Enlightenment, LXDE, LXQt, MATE

Based On:N/A

Release Schedule:Rolling

Init-System:runit

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49 19

score 84 · Answer 13

Kubuntu

Top Pro

Full featured desktop environment that is actively developed

Unlike some abandoned, unfinished distros, Kubuntu is up to date and offers a fully functional desktop environment that targets workstation users. See More

Top Con

Often unstable

There have been several bugs reported. Some of these bugs are: shutting down randomly, refusing to boot, refusing to shut down, menus may act strange, icons may disappear, etc... See More

Top Pro

Customizable

You can easily adjust the workspace to your needs. See More

Specs

Default Desktop Environment:KDE

Based On:Ubuntu

Release Schedule:2 Year LTS/6 Months Releases

Init-System:Systemd

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score 645 · Answer 14

Ubuntu

Gnome has lot of extensions available and can be custmoized rather easily. See More

Specs

Default Desktop Environment:GNOME(various editons with MATE, Xfce, LXDE and other)

Based On:Debian Stable

Release Schedule:5 Year LTS / 6 Month Releases

Init-System:Systemd

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645 201

score 82 · Answer 15

Zorin OS

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Price:Free for core, €19 for Ultimate

Default Desktop Environment:(Customized) Gnome 3 Desktop Environment

Based On:Ubuntu

Release Schedule:2 Year

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score 43 · Answer 16

Chakra

43 20

score 229 · Answer 17

OpenSUSE LEAP

OpenSUSE has a VERY active user community. Questions on forums are generally answered in minutes. See More

Top Pro

Dedicated professional community

Directions on other desktop Linux's often force you to use GUI packages or have steps that introduce security issues. OpenSUSE has a professional community and directions are usually geared toward GUI and CLI with similar steps. See More

Specs

Default Desktop Environment:Plasma, GNOME, Xfce, LXQT

Based On: SLS Linux>Slackware>SuSE>openSUSE

Release Schedule:1 year minor releases, 3 years major releases

Init-System:Systemd

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score 17 · Answer 18

Korora

Top Pro

More user-friendly than Fedora

Korora has some useful third-party software pre-installed and is configured for immediate use. See More

Top Con

No longer developed

Developers are having a "break" which started on May 2 2018. The latest release is version 26. See More

Top Pro

Easy to install

Korora has its own installer, which beginners can handle too. See More

Specs

Default Desktop Environment:Gnome

Based On:Fedora

Release Schedule:6 Months

17 3

score 67 · Answer 19

Ubuntu MATE

Release Schedule:2 Year LTS / 6 Month Releases

Init-System:Systemd

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score 22 · Answer 20

Bliss OS

Init-System:Android init

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22 0