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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
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KDE, LXQt
Init-System:
OpenRC
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Portage
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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
Default Desktop Environment:
CLI, XFCE, Cinnamon, Enlightenment, LXDE, LXQt, MATE, GNOME
Init-System:
runit
Package Manager:
XBPS & xbps-src
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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
Default Desktop Environment:
N/A
Init-System:
OpenRC
Package Manager:
Portage
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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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Softlanding Linux System
Default Desktop Environment:
KDE, Xfce, NONE
Init-System:
SysVinit
Package Manager:
pkgtool
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Obarun
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No telemetry
Freedom for the users.
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Installer
The instasller is abysmal. Is there really no way to install this distro without using it ?
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Complex for newbies
Because freedom in the world today is not simple
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Arch Linux
Package Manager:
pacman
OS Family:
GNU/Linux
Release Schedule:
Rolling
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Parabola GNU/Linux-libre
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Protects your freedom, certified free by the FSF
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Won't work out-of-the-box on the most PC's
Almost all PCs need non-free drivers but Parabola has none to offer.
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Option to use OpenRC or Systemd
Parabola has an OpenRC edition and a Systemd edition, so users can choose which init system they want.
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Same cons that apply to Arch Linux
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All the benefits of Arch Linux, only 100% certified free software
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Not compatible with AUR
Unlike other Arch-based distros, this free distro doesn't support AUR.
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Very Secure
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Small repositories
Since Parabola is a completely free distro, there is no non-free software available and the community repositories are small compared to the AUR.
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Has its own repos
Parabola has its own repos (which are almost as large as Arch Linux) and the IceCat browser is included.
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Incompetent developers
They only care about removing "non-free" software, rather than making a properly working OS.
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Can be migrated from Arch Linux without a CD/USB
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Serves no purpose
It's just Arch without non-free software and is basically a niche OS with few users.
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Based on Arch Linux
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Not really free
People have to pay hundreds to maintain this distro.
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Arch Linux
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LXDE
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Systemd or OpenRC
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Pacman
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MX Linux
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Easy to use
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Only one Desktop Environment
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Supports non-free drivers
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Its XFCE version is too laggy
XFCE is meant to be lightweight, and it's almost true for other XFCE distros but not for MX Linux.
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MX Snapshot: lets you make your own distro
Can create your own ISO (snapshot) and use it either as live-session and install back when needed. With the (pre-installed) Snapshot tool you can easily create an ISO of your running system and then save it to a USB (or other media) and use "your own" distro as a live session or install back whenever you like (even on a different PC with different specs with no issues). You can even give that customized ISO to friends (selecting "non-personal" ISO when creating the snapshot; thus resetting the accounts & passwords and Home folder etc.). Also you can save that ISO directly encrypted via MX Live USB Maker tool. Again, you can install MX encrypted during installation with just ticking a box, no matter if it's the official ISO or your snapshot.
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Old software
Many software applications are older.
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Good MX Tools and Package Installer
MX Linux comes with its own set of tools called MX Tools, designed to make life easier for users.
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Remixed Debian testing
It's mainly a Debian stable with some recompiled/backported Debian testing packages.
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Easy install
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Includes non-free drivers
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Based on Debian
It is based on Debian and not based on Ubuntu.
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More than 50 tweaking softwares pre-installed
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Lightweight
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Longer boot time
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Very stable
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10s of media players preinstalled
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No systemd
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Too much preinstalled applications
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Can also be used as an emergency tool
It has almost all tools to repair non booting systems or recover files & folders and save them on a safe place. And when thought together with it starts quick on live-session. In addition, you can do these with "your own", customized distro (snapshot).
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Causes overheating on some hardwares
Other debian based XFCE distros- Xubuntu, Debian XFCE, Devuan leave small footprint on system whereas MXLinux uses too much CPU resources on same system.
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Live-Session boots fastest after Puppy
After Puppy Linux (which's aimed to run from RAM and which is smaller in size) the second fastest (head & shoulders) booting one (together with the sister project antiX) and also has the option "toram" to run from RAM. Yes, not only when compared to full distros, even far faster than small sized or tiny distros, especially when booted to "live-session", about 2 - 2.5 times faster on an old single core laptop.
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Installer and configuration tools are different
Installer and configuration tools are different and can take some time getting used to.
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Too much customization
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Debian Stable>antiX
Default Desktop Environment:
XFCE
Init-System:
SysV-init (default) & systemD
Package Manager:
Debian Package Manager
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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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Based On:
Arch Linux
Default Desktop Environment:
Bash (Unix shell), Cinnamon, KDE Plasma, LXDE, LXQt, MATE and XFCE
Package Manager:
Pacman
OS Family:
GNU/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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NONE
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Manjaro Linux
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Arch User Repository access
Manjaro allows the user to access of the Arch User Repository, a very large user-maintained repository of packages for Arch Linux and derivatives.
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Slightly bloated
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Support for multiple kernels
Manjaro has built-in support for multiple kernels as well as a way to easily install them. Using LTS kernel makes this distro stable and less buggy.
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Can still be unstable
Here are the details of it.
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Based on Arch and user friendly
Manjaro is an Arch-based distribution with all the benefits of the Arch ecosystem and community but with the added benefit of being much more user-friendly than Arch.The overall features it provides is hard to beat. Arguably be the best desktop distro with lts kernel. Consumes very less ram.
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Bad dependencies
This is similar to the mac0S experience in that you're not allowed to remove plank.
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Excellent graphical package manager (Pamac)
Features include: providing notifications of available updates; mirror management; Snap support, Flatpak support and AUR support (with the option to suppress unnecessary confirmations during the install process); update settings (frequency, whether to check for updates from the AUR, packages to ignore updates for); and a history of packages installed, updated, or removed (from the official repositories - AUR packages are not currently tracked).
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All the small community editions are gone
No architect edition anymore, no edition with a tiny stacking WM like openbox or fluxbox that could be used as install base.
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Improved stability due to a longer testing period for new packages
Packages from Arch's repositories are tested (about two weeks) longer for stability and compatibility issues. Patches are applied, when necessary, before being made available in the stable repositories.
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No real installer
It just boots the livecd and copies the livecd to the disk which gives you no choices in software selection.
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Friendly community
If you ask questions of users in their forums or on other platforms, they are willing to help you. Also according to the developers, they are open to new ideas in order to make the distro better.
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Installation is extremely buggy
There's no easy way to switch from local keyboard layout if non-Latin installer language is selected.
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Very good looking desktops
All desktops look good by default.
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Very slow development for 32-bit hardwares
ArchLinux-32 community maintain their forums every day. They upload new ISO's every month. But Manjaro-32 community upload new ISO's in every 6 month. And provide only a DE-mate.
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Stable and consistently up to date
Manjaro receives regular updates, but more importantly these updates are stable. The updates are rolled out, which means you can easily update the software without needing to re-install.
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Weekly manual updates
Since it is rolling release, it needs updates nearly every week, which (though are checked for automatically) must be manually downloaded, confirmed and installed. That may annoy or scare off many new users.
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Installation is a breeze
Calamares installer and MHWD is the reason why this distribution is good for desktop user- friendliness! Audio codecs, latest packages,latest kernel and easy upgrade to the latest build makes it the best choice for new users.
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The Manjaro unstable repository is slow to sync with the Arch stable repository
The Manjaro unstable repository syncs with the Arch stable repository and if any package has moved, it gets moved to stable. Manjaro gets package updates a bit than Arch.
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Good documentation and forum
The Manjaro community is very helpful, and there are lots of tutorials.
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Imcompatible with Arch User Repository and archlinuxcn
Because Manjaro packages are not synced with Arch, using AUR or archlinuxcn could break dependencies.
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A rolling-release distribution
Manjaro uses a rolling release method for all updates, so once a system is installed, as long as the user regularly updates there is no need to re-install.
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You can't change the default theme in certain applications
Although it is possible to change the default dark theme, this has no effect on Firefox, which appears to have the dark theme "hard coded". Hardened Linux pros may find a way to change this, but for the rest, it renders an otherwise nice distro a no-go.
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All major desktops and even less common ones like Budgie, Lumina, LXQT, Deepin, Enlightenment, etc. can be directly installed from official repositories
Also available as independent variants.
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Deepin desktop environment is not a worthy attraction, there is a problem with changing Multi language layout
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Uses low memory
By using Xfce or Plasma (or LXDE, Fluxbox, supported by community) as default desktop environments, Manjaro is able to have a low memory footprint.
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Nothing new
There is nothing new in Manjaro compared to any other Arch based distribution.
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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)
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Redundant
It's just Arch Linux with an easier installer so there is no reason to use it.
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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.
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Same cons that apply to Arch Linux
Since it is based on Arch Linux.
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Steam installed by default
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It's Archbuntu
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Deepin desktop environment is worthy attraction
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Black screen after boot, no login possibility
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Full access to AUR
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No gfvs pre-installed
So no Trash (and possibly smartphone file system access via USB) support.
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an Nvidia ISO version with drivers pre-installed.
Works perfectly.
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Bad way of handling dependencies
Manjaro is based on Arch Linux. Arch Linux and its derivatives have a bad way of handling dependencies. To handle dependencies, it installs a whole another program which contains the required dependencies.
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Zorin OS
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Stable
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Limited desktop styles in Free Version
All free editions only offer Windows XP, 2000, and 7 and Gnome 2. You have to pay $9-10 in order to get Unity (Ubuntu) and Mac OS X themes.
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Good Selection of pre-installed software
New users may be unaware of what software is available for Linux, but Zorin includes a good selection for everyday tasks out of the box.
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Even with v16 Pro, zero tech support replies
Do not pay for Pro. You’re supposed to get tech support with your $39 purchase. After contacting them a few months ago about the inability to install build tools due to their wonky custom versions, to date there has been no answer. You could find a friend and get them to send you the theme and look packages. The rest is all available easily in the Ubuntu catalog.
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Windows desktop style
The desktop UI was made to resemble Windows 7, but alternative settings are available.
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Ubuntu-based
Zorin is compatible with Ubuntu's sizable repositories of Free Software.
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Bundles tools for changing the look and feel of the distribution
Zorin includes look changer and theme changer.
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Partial Windows compatibility
Zorin includes WINE and PlayOnLinux to run many Windows applications and games.
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Installer can set up dual boot
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Ubuntu got too big
Ubuntu uses too much resources, Zorin uses less.
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Accessibility features
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Zorin Connect
Allows syncing notifications with your phone.
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Low resources consumption
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Debian>Ubuntu LTS
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Gnome / Xfce
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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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SysV-init
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SparkyLinux
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Based on Debian
You have access to a large user repository, Ubuntu guides can mostly be applied since both are based on Debian.
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Rolling or Stable Choice
You have the option for Sparky to be based on Stable or Non-Stable, bringing greater flexibility to user priorities.
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Lightweight core
Sparky is designed to be lightweight in it's core. It is based on Debian but optimised for old hardware, meaning you can run a full heavy desktop environment on a lightweight foundation, bringing greater performance compared to similar Debian or Ubuntu-based distros.
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All vanilla desktop environments available
Any Linux desktop in it's vanilla form can be installed on top of Sparky, whether that be alongside a pre-existing environment, or on top of a basic command line system. Furthermore, the command line system is easy to operate due to Sparky's advanced installer utility, from which you can choose whichever desktop environment you desire, straight from the Debian repositories. Guidance is on their website.
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Rolling Release
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Debian stable or testing
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LXDE/LXQt, MinimalGUI(Openbox)
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systemd
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Siduction
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Debian based
Apt/Aptitude, debconf or the alternatives system.
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Hardware recognition is bad compared to Ubuntu.
Siduction won't install any non-free drivers by default.
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Updates are slow, but stable. It is based on Debian after all.
It uses Unstable per default so it is still some kind of stable since all dangerous packages are tested in experimental first.
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Secure Boot support
It supports secure boot which is great for LiveCDs and dual boot systems.
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Based On:
Debian Unstable>Aptosid
Default Desktop Environment:
KDE, Xfce, Cinnamon and LXQt
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systemd
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ArcoLinux
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Easy to install
Unbelievably fast for ArcoLinux with XFCE, Openbox, I3.
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Small development team
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Community support is great
Need to install Discord on cell phone and computer. Fastest way to receive help. Community is mostly European on Discord so getting help at midnight may be a challenge.
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Multiple types makes new user confused
Due to multiple types, new user might get confused and leave this all along.
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Helps you to become a Arch Linux user
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A bit bloated
It is a bit bloated to many web browsers, text editors out the box. A simple customize menu's for all 3 desktops would have been nice.
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Blazingly fast!
Startup time, shutdown time, everything in between.
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No single ISO
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Easy to isntall desktop environments
Thanks to the manuals provided by the developers it is really easy to install more than 10 different desktop environments that'll work at the same time!
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Forums are not very friendly or helpful
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Easy to install, handles system memory well, and a great way to learn Arch Linux
Incredibly fast, easy to install, tons of software pre-installed and easily installs more.
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XFCE, Openbox and I3
Finished Product with almost every tool a experienced user will use.
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Easy to install NVIDIA Drivers
Has option to install NVIDIA proprietary drivers. Runs great.
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Learning bash script
The fastest way to reload any Linux desktop is a script that will install all your favorite apps. Keep this file on a USB stick Update for any distro from Ubuntu, Fedora, or even Arch Linux back to your favorite apps in minutes.
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Efficient use of Memory, Easy to Install, Amazingly Fast
OpenBox on Arco Linux is AWESOME!
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Arch Linux (Rolling)
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Default Desktop Environment:
Openbox + Xfce + i3
Package Manager:
pacman
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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
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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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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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Android Apps
There exist an app for any task.
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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
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Android
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Android-init
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AOSP Package Installer
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Anarchy Linux
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LVM on LUKS encryption of whole disk possible
It works! Whereas neither the calamares installer used by arcolinux or manjaro nor the archlabs installer produces a working result.
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Nothing new
It's just Arch with a graphical installer.
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The end result is a well configured standard Archlinux system
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Anarchy Repo is completely unsigned
Ridiculous security risk.
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Saves a lot of time to set up an Archlinux system
Once you had your experience to set up an Archlinux system manually from scratch this distro saves a lot of setup time.
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TUI can be confusing for the uninitiated
The TUI is as good as can be expected, but if you're not comfortable with the command line, this isn't where you want to be.
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Full access to Arch repositories as well as Aur
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Just an Installer
Anarchy isn't its own distro, it's just an installer for Arch. That's great if it's what you're after, but don't expect bells and whistles.
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Many preconfigured Desktop environments supported
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Redundant
It's just Arch with a graphical installer and ArchLabs already has this.
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Fully developed in Bash
Being programmed entirely in Bash, it is relatively easy to find and solve errors or propose improvements.
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The installer has many bugs
Especially during the manually partitioning and the additional software installing procedure. If you do the automatic partitioning and you don't install additional softwares it's ok.
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Everything you need in a small and fast Arch distro
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Low setup time
Even a person without prior knowledge will figure out how to set it up quite quickly.
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Looks good by default
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Supports 32-bit architecture
Use ArchLinux32 instead of the traditional Arch Linux to support 32-bit architectures.
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Friendly community
The community and developers are willing to solve any kind of inconvenience.
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Good for gaming
Smooth and cool. Easy to get going.
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Arch Linux
Default Desktop Environment:
Budgie, Cinnamon, Gnome, OpenBox, Xfce
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https://gitlab.com/anarchyinstaller/installer/-/releases
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Puppy Linux
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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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Endeavour OS
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Good overall system quality and performance
Lean, fast and surprisingly stable.
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NET installer on the way
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Great hardware support
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Not for everyone
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No restrictive handholding, pure control over everything
The user can do whatever he wishes because the distro IS Arch - with and easy installer and great themes.
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Kalu needs a little refinement
I applaud the developers to carry on the legacy of Antergos, the only niggling thing that I would appreciate is, while it's nice to see news about updates; my opinion is that once you dismiss the notifications they STAY dismissed. And just clicking on the icon brings kalu brings it to the foreground. Or have the functionality of turning off the news altogether would be well received. Good distro.
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Fast and simple package management
There can only be one Package Manager (pacman) ;)
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Same Cons that apply for Arch Linux
Since it is based on Arch, it is harder to install and can easily break.
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Easy installer
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Uses systemd
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Great for low performance hardware
Easy on the specs and still blazingly fast.
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Lightweight
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Arch Linux Wiki
Being an "easy to install version of Arch" means it is exactly easy to use the famous Arch Wiki!
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As slim as you want it
Based on Arch, Endevour OS keeps its core repositories slim and free of unnecessary dependencies. The distro comes with no bloatware, only the necessary packages. The repositories are nearly as full as those of Ubuntu, while they are often more up to date.
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AUR support
One of the best reasons to use an Arch based distro. You can find almost every package there is in the Linux world!
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Stripped down to the bone
Since its stripped down, it is fast and you don't have to deal with bloatware.
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Great XFCE implementation
Their use of themes and configuration look great!
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Not based on Ubuntu
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Cutting edge rolling release
Exactly as Arch - allows users to stay on the most up-to-date versions of the software they are using.
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Support for a large variety of new hardware
Rolling release means newer, up to date, mesa and kernel versions able to handle newer hardware with better performance!
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Helpful community
Great team of developers and excellent forum support on their official website.
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Great community
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Based On:
Arch Linux
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Budgie, Cinnamon, Deepin, GNOME, i3, KDE Plasma, LXQt, MATE, Xfce
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Systemd
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