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PCLinuxOS
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Software management and updating made simple through Synaptic
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No 32-bit version
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The team is headed by Texstar
One of the best in the business.
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Gaming can be hit or miss
To run some titles, particularly from Steam, some "massaging" is necessary.
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Rolling release model
No reinstalling the OS after every major upgrade. Keep your OS updated, and you have the latest version.
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Helpful and knowledgeable forums
Many issues can be resolved by just searching the forums. They are really a storehouse of knowledge. If not, expert help is still available.
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"Batteries included" philosophy
Main release includes most apps needed by users everyday. Windows users will see a familiar look and feel to the UI. H/W issues practically nonexistent, as most drivers come with the ISO.
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Mandrake Linux
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KDE
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SysV.init
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Slackware
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Stable
Uses stable, plain-vanilla packages from upstream.
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Not user-friendly
It is made to be KISS (keep it simple, stupid), so you have to do everything by hand.
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Strong adherence to UNIX Principals
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Large size live ISO
One needs to vain 3GB+ data for downloading one slackware ISO.
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Ideal to learn more of Linux
Follows the original Linux roots. It still sees Linux as a free clone of UNIX so the distribution tries to be UNIX-like.
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Narrow repos
Doesn't offer the same amount of options as other distros do.
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Package management
Uses standard tar archives with shell scripting as packages.
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Niche/small community
Slackware is its own niche and has a small community.
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One more distro which is init based
Some users don't like to install systemd based distros because they increase booting and processing speed.
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Very slow release cycle
Hasn't updated in 3+ years.
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Oldest surviving Linux distro
Besides Debian (which was first released in August 1993), it is the oldest still maintained Linux Distribution and was first released in July 1993.
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Dependency issues
When it comes to dependencies, Slackware shows more issues than many other distros.
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Super fast
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No systemd
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Based On:
Softlanding Linux System
Default Desktop Environment:
KDE, Xfce, NONE
Init-System:
SysVinit
Package Manager:
pkgtool
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Devuan GNU+Linux
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Stability
It is stable like Debian.
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Difficult to install on non-free hardware
Unlike Debian, Devuan offers no unfree netinstall media, so if your system needs unfree drivers (e.g a laptop or a tablet), you'll have to download the Debian firmware on a separate USB.
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It's Debian
Devuan is Debian just without systemd, it just mirrors the the Debian archive and repacks packages that have hard dependencies on systemd.
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No systemd
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Excellent for normal people
It is easy to use and is a good choice for beginners.
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Fragmentation
Forked distributions like Devuan and Artix fragment the Linux community and hurt the original project. Debian users who do not want systemd should use Slackware or BSD instead.
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No Systemd
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Most decent look amongst other XFCE distros
Default XFCE theme is unique of all the XFCE distos including MXLinux, Xubuntu etc.
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Based On:
Debian
Default Desktop Environment:
XFCE
Init-System:
SysVinit, runit or OpenRC
Package Manager:
dpkg with apt, aptitude or apt-build
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Redcore Linux
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Stage 4 build of Gentoo
It is a full stage 4 build that is fully compatible with Gentoo.
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Focuses Qt-Software
It focuses Qt-desktops and software but it also has GTK+ software available if you need them.
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Easy to use
Best Gentoo based distro.
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Gentoo
Default Desktop Environment:
KDE, LXQt
Init-System:
OpenRC
Package Manager:
Portage
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antiX
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Extremely lightweight
Has a 70-90MB memory footprint.
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Not really free and not available for download in Iran
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Quick installation
The installation procedure for antiX is quick and painless. It installs the OS and grub in no time.
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Works well on 32-bit PC
Fewer distros are available to work on 32-bit machines. This works well on old Toshiba. Quick enough on older machines not to notice any lagging.
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Stats appear on the desktop
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Works very well on ASUS 1005HA netbook
Faster than other distros tested, including many on this list.
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Debian Stable
Default Desktop Environment:
IceWM
Init-System:
SysVInit
Package Manager:
Debian Package Manager
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Void Linux
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Not suitable for those new to Linux
Documentation is scarce, NTFS partitions aren't automatically mounted, etc.
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Rolling release
A single instance of Void will be supported forever without needing to reinstall (you can update the system every day instead of having to install one major update every 6 months or so).
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Not popular
Void Linux is not a popular Linux distro. So, if you run into a problem then it's likely you won't find any fix except from the maintainers.
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Very minimal
More minimalistic than Arch since it doesn't use systemd.
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Manual unclear about base configuration
Manual does not explain how to fix GRUB and gives no partition hints to the available options.
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Runit init system
An init system with the "do one thing and do it right" mentality. Void Linux does not support systemd.
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Niche distro
Fewer developers, smaller community, fewer packages than other distros.
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Easy to use installer
Unlike it's closest competitor, Arch, Void includes a very user-friendly and simple installer in the ISO.
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Nvidia CUDA cumbersome to setup
If your using a Nvidia card with programs that require CUDA for fast rendering (Blender), you can expect some trouble getting it to work as it's not included with the Nvidiadriver of the nonfree repo.
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Runit is fast and easy to configure
Runit init system is incredibly fast to boot and very simple to use.
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No packages
Void developers refuse to package brave.
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Different DE's live ISO's are available
Arch Linux doesn't make ISO's with different DE's. One need to manually install it through CLI version. But Void which is competitor of Arch, provides a wide range of DE's ISOs.
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Very lightweight
Base installation can idle at less than 250 megabytes of RAM.
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XBPS (X Binary Package System)
A brand new package manager that is fast, full-featured, and tailored specifically for Void Linux.
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BSD-like improvements with 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.
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Musl image available
Musl libc is lighter and faster than bloated glibc. Musl has been argued to be more secure overall than glibc also but is also not supported by all software.
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Friendly forum
Unlike the Arch Forum, it is a friendly forum (although small).
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Xbps-src
Xbps-src is a source packages collection which is pretty similar to FreeBSD's ports and may replace AUR for Void users.
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Many packages
There are some packages in official repos, than may be found only in AUR.
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Cool Neofetch logo
Neofetch looks good.
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No systemd
Uses runit instead of systemd.
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Independent
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CLI, XFCE, Cinnamon, Enlightenment, LXDE, LXQt, MATE, GNOME
Init-System:
runit
Package Manager:
XBPS & xbps-src
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Artix Linux
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No systemd
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No systemd
Some packages flat out won't work because systemd is non existent, sadly pipewire needs systemd to run. Hopefully Pipewire becomes usable soon. Edit: Pipewire does work but you will have to make a startup script.
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Runit
Artix actively supports the runit init system known from Void Linux. (Equally besides the OpenRC init system known from Gentoo).
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Few Arch packages might not be available yet
Developers are working migrating all packages into their own repositories while ensuring there's no systemd malware.
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Close to bare Arch Linux
No learning curve if you're coming from Arch or any of its derivatives.
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No tiling WM (i3/sway) out of the box
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Lightweight
Only the software you would need like Terminal emulator, file manager, media player and a browser.
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Compatible with Arch Repositories
It is fully compatible with almost all packages from community, extra, multilib and AUR.
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Rolling distro
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Flexibility
You can have a functional system in less than 10 mins using GUI installer OR you can do it "the Arch way".
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Arch Linux
Default Desktop Environment:
Bash (Unix shell), Cinnamon, KDE Plasma, LXDE, LXQt, MATE and XFCE
Package Manager:
Pacman
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GNU/Linux
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Gentoo Linux
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Full control of the software
You build the package from a source you can see and read. You decide which features you want to build in and which aren't needed. You can choose build options, optimisation and whatever else fancy stuff you want modified. With a binary distribution this simply isn't possible.
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Not beginner-friendly
You have to read a lot of instructions to start, even if you are familiar with Linux. Furthermore, as you have to configure the kernel and init system, expect some boot failures at beginning.
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Portage's emerge is powerful
Portage is a package management system with a huge amount of options and features.
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Since everything must be compiled it takes a lot longer to update
And if you have to update the kernel or some heavy software like Chromium it can takes hours if not more on weaker hardware.
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Fully customizable
The usage of advanced features like USE flags makes it more customizable than any binary distribution.
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No default installer
Installation must be done manually by following instructions in the handbook.
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Freedom
You are free to do whatever you want with it. As a result, its configuration reflects your unique taste and personality.
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Customized package installation can take a long time and cause installation failures
The Gentoo package management system allows you to configure what compilation flags packages should support - i.e. specific processor flag support (SSE, SSE2, etc.), -O1, -O2, -O3 optimization, etc. If you accept one of the default flags, Gentoo downloads binaries from the server. However, if you decide to optimise, it can and will download all source packages and start compiling allthe programs and libraries on your system. If your chosen flags don't work with a particular library, installation will fail.
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Great for anyone who is serious about learning the intricacies of Linux
It's useful for both beginners and professionals. For the installation, Gentoo offers various types, which are referred to as stages. Basically meaning how in depth you would want to go into the process of installation. For beginners it's useful to choose for a starting distro due to its various stages that can be very time consuming but beneficial as you learn the composition in general of Linux.
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Somewhat outdated solutions
While being outdated per se is virtually impossible for a rolling-release distro with a large community, a large portion of said community sticks to outdated solutions. For example, Gentoo's primary init system is OpenRC, which is cumbersome and awkward to use and provides little control over the system. While you can just choose systemd, it will require some tinkering. Other examples include stubbornly declaring an initramfs a last resort and an "oh my god 1337 H4XX0RZ surely have nothing better to do than trying for a month to exploit some vulnerability to steal my pony art, I have to fortify so hard my performance and ease of use will suffer" 90s security mentality. Because of just how much freedom Gentoo provides you with, this usually isn't a big deal though.
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Can by optimized to any given CPU by using proper compile flags
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.
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Too hard
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Portability
There are many architectures available for Gentoo : i386, x86-64, PowerPC, PowerPC 64, sparc, DEC Alpha, ARM, MIPS, PA-RISC, S390, IA-64, sh, m68k.
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Can be officially systemd-free
Gentoo's default init system is OpenRC. Gentoo also officially supports systemd-free Gnome and udev. Users are free to choose any init system they want.
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Documentation and community are second to none
Provides a whole handbook to refer to during setup and usage.
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A very large collection of software is available
There are more than 19.000 packages available in the official repository. And even more with overlays.
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Gentoo does not impose a standard look-and-feel
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Superiority and smartness
You get superiority and get called smart daily for going through the processes of punishing yourself to a compile install you also get a cool neofetch logo.
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Live USB installation
Installation via a Live USB allows you to go back and fix mistakes from it without having to restart the whole installation process.
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NONE
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Funtoo
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Like Gentoo but more streamlined
The profile system improves portage's usability without losing the soul of Gentoo.
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Use flags that are suitable for a task or environment are grouped into Profiles
It allows selecting, for example, gnome or desktop profile with most of the sane use flags enabled inside the profile.
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Portage tree split into kits
This allows more fine-grained control over package updates, and packages can be now tied together inside the kit to minimize dependency breakage while upgrading.
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`boot-update` to take care of bootloader configuration
A tool to update your grub config.
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Funtoo Linux offers a variety of stage3 builds
Customized to a variety of CPU microarchitecture variants from AMD, ARM, and Intel.
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Stage3 sources are built using the Funtoo Linux tool 'metro'
It's a sophisticated replacement for Gentoo's build tool 'catalyst'.
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Uses GIt instead of Rsync
THis makes updates so much faster!
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Stage3 archive coming with pre-compiled kernel based on Debian's kernel
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Simpler template-based network configuration
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Gentoo
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N/A
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OpenRC
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Portage
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Guix
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Atomic package management without bloated init/supervision systems
For those with a clear focused concept of what is wanted, after building, the build can be replicated in a blink on countless machines. Both GUIX and shephard are complex but also a breath of fresh air.
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Not for newbies, neither for seasoned professionals, unless raging against conformity with artful purpose
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Secure rootless installation
While the whole system can be configured using a declarative file with sufficient privileges. Users can install any package in their own local profile with a single command without root.
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A truly advanced operating system
Solves modern problems of software management in one concise, coherent, and fully integrated system.
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N/A
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GNOME
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GNU Shepherd
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GNU/Linux
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PrimeOS
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Dual boot at single click with PrimeOS installer
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Windows software aren't compatible
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Standalone OS, better performance than any emulator
PrimeOS is standalone OS thus provides 2x performance than any emulator as emulator runs on a host OS.
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3x better performance than windows budget laptop
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Android Gaming on PC
PrimeOS is equipped with a key mapping tool, DecaPro whihc let you play any Android game at the comfort of keyboard and mouse.
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Android Ecosystem with Desktop Interface
PrimeOS provides access to the whole Android ecosystem with complete desktop interface. Now use multiple apps on single screen with minimise, maximise and close option.
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Android
Default Desktop Environment:
PrimeOS Desktop
Origin:
India
Release Schedule:
Point
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CloverOS
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Minimal
Minimal install to build upon.
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No UEFI support
If you have a system that can only boot EFI you are fu**ed!
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Fully Gentoo compatible
It is fully compatible to Gentoo.
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No UEFI support
If you use older computers and want neither UEFI nor systemd.
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Gentoo
Default Desktop Environment:
fvwm
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OpenRC
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Linux From Scratch
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Best for learning the components, libraries and configurations of the whole system one-by-one
It is an opportunity for the learner to learn what's behind every piece of program in the system, because you will install and configure all the packages manually. It is also as an advantage to expand your knowledge by searching the possibilities of crafting your unique flavor, for example your own package manager and update schemes.
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Not recommended for Beginners
By creating a Linux system from scratch you will be managing and compiling all of the systems packages by hand, so advanced Linux knowledge is recommended.
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For those who wonder what it takes to create an actual Linux distribution
It's a very useful learning experience; showing the user what is required and in what order, to obtain a running Linux system - from the inside out.
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Takes a while to create the system. Only for those people who would like to create their very own distribution, or just to understand what makes a Linux system tick.
Linux From Scratch, requires the user to download and compile, all the various required system libraries and programs in a ch-rooted environment. This is usually done from within an existing and already running Linux system. This is not really a con, just a note to the new user.
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N/A
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N/A
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SysV-init
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GNU/Linux
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Pear OS
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Beautiful
For anyone stuck between moving from MS to Apple a for people hat do not want the locked down nature of either, Pear OS gave you the freedom of Linux with the elegance of Apple.
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Different Icons
There is no 1/1 icons in the latest version of it, but its not a problem as modders can change it to apples icons.
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Similliar
It looks like Apples MacOS.
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Runs well on older, 32-bit hardware (i686)
PsychOS is designed for older/lighter, 32-bit, i686 hardware with plans to go even further back with i486 (PsychOS486), i386 and older (PsychDOS), and so on and so forth as opposed to always trying to run on the latest hardware, not that it could in most cases anyway since 32-bit i686 operating systems will run on most x86_64 ones.
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Bloated
Over 3000 packages by default including several package managers.
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RetroGrab is really cool
It lets you install old software for use with emulators like DOSBox but run them as if they were normal programs from the normal applications menu.
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7 package managers included
There should only be one.
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No fuss. Just works.
A lot of the programs are already set up for you. Just boot it and go. This is definitely one of the better SHTF distro's.
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QuickEdit
There's a yad-based tool you do not see on any other GNU/Linux distro in which you can simply right-click pretty much any file and then use the "QuickEdit" option to quickly edit small things about a file such as size if it's an image or video, convert the file, or even render the file if it's a Blender project. It's nice not having to open an image with GIMP every time I want to resize or convert something.
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The IceWM option looks and functions nice
Most GNU/Linux distributions that include IceWM as a desktop environment option don't do too much to it, if a t all. PsychOS seems to have a customized or themed version that actually doesn't feel you with dread and still uses many of the keyboard shortcuts from XFCE.
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Lots of command-line tools
Lots of command-line tools and I really like the CLIMax thing. It's a good tool to have if you want to spend time in the command-line but aren't that experienced. Also, it plays a quick, one-time ascii animation when you go into the tty for the first time.
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TONS of Thunar Custom Actions
PsychOS comes with a lot of Thunar Custom Actions, many of which as disabled, but they are there none the less; most probably just in case. Right-click on a DOOM WAD shows there's a menu item to play it directly using LZDoom.
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GPL v3
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Devuan
Default Desktop Environment:
XFCE
File Size:
3.8GB ISO
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Choose your init system
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Often increases boot times
Since Bedrock has to load the strata before handing control to the chosen init system, it can make booting your machine take longer.
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Choose your package manager
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Difficulty setting up
Bedrock can be challenging to setup properly with the correct strata.
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Virtually every pro from every linux distro
Since Bedrock lets you pick and choose the best parts from each distro, every single pro from each distro applies to Bedrock.
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Pick and choose what you want from other distros
Want Debian's stable base and Arch's pacman for bleeding edge packages? Want the security of Qubes OS and Gentoo's portage? With the correct setup all this can be achieved.
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On par with Chrome OS
Features are almost on par with Chrome OS
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Chinese Software
You never know... ...they also replaced the Google cloud with their own(but you can also revert this back (https://forum.xda-developers.com/hardware-hacking/chromebooks/fydeos-google-sync-using-fydeos-account-t3872442).
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No dualboot
It does not support dualboot on the same harddisk as the OS.
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Gentoo>Chromium OS>Flint OS
Default Desktop Environment:
Aura
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Upstart
OS Family:
Linux (ChromiumOS-based)
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CRUX
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Ports
It uses the BSD ports system as package manager.
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Very small user community
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Very BSD/UNIX-like
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KISS
You have to do everything by yourself, there are no helpers!
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Learning
Nice if you want to learn some stuff about Linux.
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Very knowledgeable and helpful user comunity via IRC
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NONE
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BSD-style initscripts
Package Manager:
pkgutils, ports(prt-get)
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Bliss OS
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Extra launchers
Comes with a taskbar launcher and the Pixel launcher.
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Limited hardware support
Like android-x86, it has limited hardware support.
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Rooted with a few clicks
Similarly to android-x86, it's rooted with just a few clicks, thus allowing the use of AdAway and other Ad Blockers.
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Not for power users
Android is designed for everyone so it might be a bit limited for power users.
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Google Play Store
Google Play Store is installed by default.
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ARM Virtualization
Like android-x86, it comes with ARM virtualization support, so you can run many Android ARM apps on your x-86 device.
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Android Apps
There exist an app for any task.
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Simple Linux distro
Like ChromiumOS it has a very simple(stipped down) user interface that is easy to understand and use.
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Unique
It is unique compared to taditional GNU-based Linux distributions.
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Multi-platform
Android is available for PCs, Phones, Tablets, TVs and even Clocks.
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Familiar UI/Design
Everyone who owns an android device already know the OS.
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Fully opensource
It is fully opensource and there is no company behind it.
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AOSP>Android-x86
Default Desktop Environment:
Android
Init-System:
Android-init
Package Manager:
AOSP Package Installer
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Extremely low minimum system requirements
Puppy Linux requires 128MB of RAM and 333Mhz of CPU, although 256MB of RAM is recommended.
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A bit ugly
Using puppy makes you feel like you just jumped 20 years into the past. Being that the purpose of Puppy Linux is to run or really low resource machines the software used is often on the older side, which is precisely why it has a 20 year old look.
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The whole OS runs off of RAM
Since Puppy Linux is completely loaded and run off of RAM instead of HDD, it's read/write speed is not a factor.
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Not as light as it used to be
It's light, but not as light as it was 1-2 years ago.
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Designed to run as a live USB/CD
A portable version, that can be carried on a thumb drive without requiring installation, weighs less than 100MB; a Live CD - less than 150MB. You can even save your settings and files for Puppy on the external device/media. Running off a live CD also has security benefits, as your system will reset to the known config after each boot.
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Smallest software library ever
You can barely find any precompiled packages for Puppy.
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Different distro based versions available
Puppy Linux offers a few different releases. The first is an Ubuntu based release called Tahrpup, by using this version the user is able to take advantage of all software and support from Ubuntu. The second version is called Slacko, which is built upon the Slackware binaries. The third is called Wary and it is built to support older hardware than the rest. And the fourth is called Quirky, which is used as a base to explore new ideas.
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No built in compositing
Being a low resource distro there is zero built in compositing for the JWM window manager. Though one can be added through a bit of work.
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Linux distro designed for this exact purpose
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Offers a long term support release
Puppy Linux offers an LTS release called Precise.
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It can be the only distro that works
Sometimes, Puppy Linux is the only distro that works on an old machine: all other distros are more demanding.
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JWM used as window manager
JWM is a low resource window manager that is used in most Puppy Linux installs.
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