What is the best alternative to PCLinuxOS?

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score 500 · Answer 1

Debian GNU/Linux

The Debian project is the biggest open source project with over 5000 active contributors. See More

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Price:Free

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

Based On:None

Release Schedule:2 Years / Rolling

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500 98

score 160 · Answer 2

Gentoo Linux

Since everything is being built on your PC you can fine-tune the code to make use of your CPU. And all it requires is two lines of string variables in a global config. See More

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Price:Free

Default Desktop Environment:CLI

Based On:Independent

Release Schedule:Rolling

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160 57

score 1095 · 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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score 294 · Answer 4

Antergos

Release Schedule:Rolling Release

Init-System:Systemd

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294 82

score 963 · 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

Top Pro

Very good looking desktops

All desktops look good by default. See More

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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 381 · Answer 6

Fedora

Very good for selling PC‘s with Fedora. See More

Top Pro

Very good integration with Flatpak and Snap Packages

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Default Desktop Environment:Gnome Shell

Based On:Fedora

Release Schedule:6 Months

Init-System:Systemd

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381 89

score 62 · Answer 7

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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62 20

score 348 · Answer 8

KDE Neon

Release Schedule:Follows KDE releases

Init-System:Systemd

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score 226 · Answer 9

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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226 61

score 260 · Answer 10

Deepin OS

The official repository of deepin OS includes over 73,000 packages. See More

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Default Desktop Environment:Deepin Desktop Environment

Based On:Debian Unstable

Release Schedule:Rolling release

Init-System:Systemd

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260 76

score 505 · Answer 11

Elementary OS

It can be very boring. See More

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Default Desktop Environment:Pantheon

505 134

score 637 · Answer 12

Linux Mint

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

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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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637 164

score 92 · 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

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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 700 · Answer 14

Ubuntu

It‘s one of the most stable Linux Distros. See More

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Default Desktop Environment:GNOME

Based On:Debian Stable(core) Testing/Unstable(universe/multiverse)

Release Schedule:5 Year LTS / 6 Month Releases

Init-System:Systemd

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score 97 · 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 49 · Answer 16

Chakra

It overwrites your default EFI config wich can make you PC unbootable if something goes wrong. See More

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Default Desktop Environment:KDE Plasma

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score 256 · Answer 17

OpenSUSE LEAP

OpenSUSE is very easy in terms of installing packages, administration and customization, yet very powerful in the same. Every user should find his own piece of cake in this OS. See More

Top Pro

Outstanding community support

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

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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 19 · 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

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Default Desktop Environment:Gnome

Based On:Fedora

Release Schedule:6 Months

19 4

score 25 · Answer 19

Bliss OS

Init-System:Android init

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score 79 · Answer 20

Ubuntu MATE

Release Schedule:2 Year LTS / 6 Month Releases

Init-System:Systemd

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