What is the best alternative to PCLinuxOS?

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score 419 · Answer 1

Debian GNU/Linux

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Pros

Every Debian Release can either use a Rolling or Release based model. See More

Top Pro

Install and forget

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 106 · Answer 2

Gentoo Linux

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Pros

You are free to do whatever you want with it. As a result, its configuration reflects your unique taste and personality. See More

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Default Desktop Environment:None

Based On:NA

Release Schedule:Rolling

Init-System:OpenRC

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106 37

score 854 · Answer 3

Arch Linux

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Pros

Release Schedule:Rolling

Init-System:Systemd

Package manager:pacman

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score 210 · Answer 4

Antergos

Release Schedule:Rolling Release

Init-System:Systemd

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score 674 · Answer 5

Manjaro Linux

Top Pro

Manjaro provides its own distribution-specific tools such as the Manjaro Hardware Detection (mhwd) utility, and the Manjaro Settings Manager (msm).

Run automatically during the installation process, it allows for Manjaro to work fully on your system 'straight out of the box', without the need to manually identify and install the necessary drivers or to manually edit the appropriate configuration files. Also usable via the terminal after installation, the features of the mhwd command include: The choice of free (i.e. open-source) or non-free (i.e. proprietary) drivers Identification and listing (general or detailed) of your system's hardware Identification and listing (general or detailed) of installed drivers Listing of available drivers for installation (free and proprietary) Support of hybrid graphics cards (e.g. Nvidia Optimus) Easy removal and installation of drivers (selected automatically, or you can identify and choose your own) See More

Top Pro

Deepin desktop environment is a worthy attraction

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 168 · Answer 6

Deepin

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Pros

Even though it is based on Debian unstable, it is still pretty stable and you will hardly ever get a dependency issue. See More

Specs

Price:Free

Default Desktop Environment:Deepin Desktop Environment

Based On:Debian

Release Schedule:Rolling release

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score 148 · Answer 7

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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score 426 · Answer 8

Elementary OS

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Pros

It can be very boring. See More

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Default Desktop Environment:Pantheon

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score 485 · Answer 9

Linux Mint

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Pros

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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score 235 · Answer 10

KDE Neon

Release Schedule:Follows KDE releases

Init-System:Systemd

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235 71

score 31 · Answer 11

Void Linux

Full support for LibreSSL, an OpenSSL fork focused on maximizing security. The xbps-src package builder works in a similar manner to BSD's ports collection. See More

Specs

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

Based On:N/A

Release Schedule:Rolling

Init-System:runit

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score 65 · Answer 12

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

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Default Desktop Environment:KDE

Based On:Ubuntu

Release Schedule:2 Year LTS/6 Months Releases

Init-System:Systemd

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score 270 · Answer 13

Fedora

Top Pro

Can still be installed in a bad sector on the hard disk

Specs

Default Desktop Environment:Gnome Shell

Based On:Fedora

Release Schedule:6 Months

Init-System:Systemd

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score 568 · Answer 14

Ubuntu

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Pros

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

Top Pro

Looks good

Ubuntu looks clean even when running from a LiveCD. 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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score 68 · 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 201 · Answer 16

openSUSE LEAP

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Pros

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:KDE, GNOME, Xfce, LXDE

Based On: SLS Linux>Slackware>SuSE>openSUSE

Release Schedule:12 Months

Init-System:Systemd

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score 14 · Answer 17

Ubuntu LTS

PPA repositories allow you to install the latest version of your preferred software while keeping the rest of the operating system "stable". See More

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score 52 · Answer 18

Ubuntu MATE

Release Schedule:2 Year LTS / 6 Month Releases

Init-System:Systemd

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score 14 · Answer 19

Funtoo (portage based)

Release Schedule:Rolling Release

Init-System:OpenRC

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score 12 · Answer 20

Bliss OS

Init-System:Android init

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