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Archcraft
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Minimal & beautiful
One of the prettiest distros out there IMHO.
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User friendly install guides on site
Easy to follow guides for newbies or those who want a little guidance.
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Pacman more stable
In my opinion, Pacman is a better choice than apt. Perhaps Linux Distros should consider migrating.
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Active & responsive dev
The dev is very active & is constantly improving the distro. New ISOs released regularly.
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Well organized
The dev made this one of the best Distros and easy to add/remove deesktops or wm without breaking the system.
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Worth the Donation
The effort and work put in is evident, doesn't look finished half way
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Lovely UI Design with an Attractive menu
The developers made sure this distro was crafted well. Really nothing I would change, and the default ensure you won't be installing malware.
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Not just a Website with some Ghostfiles
The Site is informative and gives a nice insight into what you can expect from this beautiful distro. For the first time ever for me no customization needed everything is perfect.
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Arch Linux (Rolling)
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Package Manager:
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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
Default Desktop Environment:
N/A
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SysV-init
OS Family:
GNU/Linux
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PsychOS
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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
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XFCE
File Size:
3.8GB ISO
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RebornOS
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Arch Customization without the hassle
You can choose from 15 different desktop environments. Choose from a list of software to install that lets you pick web browsers, Spotify, what kind of office suite, etc. Not as robust in terms of choosing what you install compared to Arch, but more than enough for newcomers and those just looking to get things done. Nice midweight OS.
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AUR enabled by default
this is a security risk since AUR packages are maintained by users rather than a single company and anyone can insert malicious code into the AUR packages
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AUR enabled by default
The Arch Users Repository is already enabled. Really helps with finding some proprietary software.
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Redundant
it is just Arch Linux with an easier installer and doesn't provide any functionality that neither Manjaro nor Arch doesn't already have.
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Very stable
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Uses systemd
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Great community!
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Can be a little buggy sometimes
Although not outright system crashes or freezes, but programs not working correctly after an update is quite common. Some desktop environments can be temperamental. Examples: running Deepin DE at first and the zoom for the display is 150%. You can fix this by going to settings and setting the desktop to 100%, but then something else might happen, e.g. you lose icons on the dock. Minor headaches and some are easily fixable. Certainly not a deal breaker.
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Runs Android apps
Reborn OS has a program that allows you to install and run Android apps on your desktop. Great for app developers or those who might be addicted to a certain app.
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Flatpak support
Having Flatpak support adds a nice graphical app store to the OS. You can find most software you might need in there.
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KDE, GNOME, Deepin, Budgie, Cinnamon, Apricity, OpenBox, i3, Xfce, ...
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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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Based On:
Debian stable or testing
Default Desktop Environment:
LXDE/LXQt, MinimalGUI(Openbox)
Init-System:
systemd
Package Manager:
Debian Package Manager
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SliTaz
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One of the smallest distributions with desktop GUI
The core liveCD is only 35 megabytes. The boot-from-internet option fits on a floppy.
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Install instructions are in French
When first booting SliTaz from a USB or from a Live CD, the installation instructions are in French.
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Very fast
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Not much variety as to available applications
SliTaz does not have as many applications in its repositories as the bigger distros such as Ubuntu.
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Can add desktop effects
SliTaz has a feature called "Desktop Effects" which can add shadow or fade effects to windows.
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Very customizable
SliTaz is very customizable. You can programatically edit and change anything you want on how the OS looks or behaves.
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feren OS
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Post installazione
Nel post installazione si apre la finestra che ti permette di scegliere, in tutta semplicitĂ , impostazioni desktop. Bello per un utente desktop che non vuole perdersi nella miriade di opzioni kde
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Stabile
Basata su Mint... la stabilità è assicurata!
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Bella
Bella da vedere. Permette di lavorare e rilassarsi con semplicitĂ . L’attenzione ai dettagli grafici rende il lavoro piĂ¹ piacevole
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Scelta kernel
Feren semplifica la scelta del kernel tramite un’apposita sezione.
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Hardware
Installare hardware è semplificato tramite l’interfaccia di Feren
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Debian>Ubuntu>Linux Mint
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KDE
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systemd
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Debian Package Manager
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Parrot GNU/Linux
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Compatible with Debian
It is compatible to Debian >=testing.
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Testing based
It is always based on the latest testing release so it includes more recent software than a stable based distribution.
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Focuses just one desktop
It focus the MATE desktop which makes it unique compared to the more general distros.
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Based On:
Debian Testing
Default Desktop Environment:
MATE, KDE
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Systemd
Package Manager:
Debian Package Manager
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Bedrock
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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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Based On:
N/A
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Free
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N/A
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Endless OS - Educational Edition
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Coding Games for Adults or Kids
Some games require you to think quickly so you will build up valuable skills for your workplace.
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Offline or Online Use
Don't have an internet connection? That's fine, the OS works just fine without it, but you will need one to keep the system up to date.
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Great OS for a public Library or in a classroom as an alternativeto traditional
For countries that struggle with educational budgets, this is an all-in-one OS for you in every classroom
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Stay Focused with Games or training
Too much work makes us dull, sometimes we want to play a coding game. Train our minds, learn something new, and program the next great app.
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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
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KDE, Xfce, NONE
Init-System:
SysVinit
Package Manager:
pkgtool
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Nix
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No side effects when building packages
Nix is a purely functional package management system. This means that the act of building a package does not have side effects, such as destructively updating or deleting files that may be used by other packages.
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Does not work well for services on non-NixOS systems
When using Nix with anything other than NixOS you can run into difficulties with trying to start up services. For example, you can install docker with Nix, but it won't integrate with the host system's systemd leaving you to handcraft awkward workarounds in order to start the background service that docker requires. This seems like a critical flaw when using Nix on anything that is not NixOS, and it's unfortunate because this affects many of the packages many users would be most interested in using Nix to handle.
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Isolated development environments
Nix allows the creation of project-specific shell and build environments which are isolated from the rest of the system. These environments are defined declaratively to ensure reproducibility.
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Steep learning curve
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Can replace docker in some places
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Cannot handle filetypes that have different semantics across different versions
While the functional approach that Nix takes is great for sandboxing binary artifacts of packages, it seriously lacks any power in handling configuration files or user data. It's difficult to upgrade and downgrade files where semantics and syntax can change between versions. Especially in Debian/Ubuntu it can cause severe problems where the upgrade process blocks and the user needs to resolve the 3-way merge.
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Can use multiple versions of the same package
Because of the functional approach it takes, Nix makes it easy for systems to use multiple versions of the same package simultaneously, and ensure that updating or removing a package can't break other packages.
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Feels slightly over-complicated
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The configuration works on "All machines"
No more of the traditional: "it works on my machine". When it says reproducible, this is the real deal.
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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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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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Google Play Store
Google Play Store is installed by default.
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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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Based On:
AOSP>Android-x86
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Android
Init-System:
Android-init
Package Manager:
AOSP Package Installer
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Garuda Linux
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Super-fast
Uses vram, and a zen kernel.
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Needs a lot of RAM
Minimum is 4GB, for most Linux distributions it's 2GB or less.
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Themes
The dr460nized KDE theme is awesome.
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Easy entrance to Arch Linux
Filled to the brim with lots of quality-of-life changes and optimizations that are simple enough for long-time Windows, long-time Mac users, and Arch newbies to understand. Though, it also leads to bloat or not necessarily helpful extra software. If you're not into the "bloat" added in, try checking out the barebones version, you'll need to know a lot of things bout Arch to fully use barebones.
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Highly customized interface
You already have most of the customization done for you out of the box.
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Unused RAM is wasted RAM
It takes just a bit more RAM than Manjaro. Edit: This statement is only true if it helps the user and since this could be running on a low end machine this will not.
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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
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Budgie, Cinnamon, Gnome, OpenBox, Xfce
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Trisquel GNU/Linux
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Polished look and feel
Fresh installation looks great.
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Avoid proprietary-only GPU drivers
GPUs without libre drivers are a problem (not fault of Trisquel, of course). Also Wi-Fi cards in the same vein.
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Reliable and working great out-of-the-box
It works on many machines. Really good.
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Good but not so good
There's been a lot of effort put in this project through the years, there is no question about it. It's 100% free and it's very user-friendly, but it being based on Ubuntu 16.04 isn't the best thing, as you are working with software that still is actual but the versions are not the newest.
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Based On:
Debian>Ubuntu
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GNOME, LXDE, MATE, Openbox
Init-System:
Systemd
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Debian Package Manager
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Tails
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Privacy focused
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Not for daily use
Tails is a privacy focused Linux distro. The updates that you will receive are only for improving privacy and not for improving user experience.
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Has TOR built-in
Use the Internet anonymously and circumvent censorship; all connections to the Internet are forced to go through the Tor network.
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You can't install it to a hard drive
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Easy to use with an USB key
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Saved states are not present for security
For security reasons, saved states are not supported in Tails. Files can be stored in a separate, persistent volume which must be accessed with a root password. Personal settings (e.g. -- keyboard layout, window settings, etc.) are not saved persistently across reboots. This can be a hindrance for anyone not using English as their language, or not using a QWERTY keyboard layout.
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Only GNOME desktop environment
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Slow internet
Tails uses the TOR network and as a result the internet on your computer will be very slow.
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Based On:
Debian
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GNOME
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Systemd
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Debian Package Manager
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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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ArchLabs Linux
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All the benefits of Arch Linux
Since this is an Arch-based distribution, it has all the same benefits.
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The installer has been broken for most of this year
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Powerful AL-installer
The ArchLabs installer is very simple and gives users so many choices such as kernels, bootloaders, which extra programs to install, whether you want LVM, etc.
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Systemd
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Lightning Fast
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Retains the minimalism of Arch
ArchLabs provides an easy-to-use installer without including unnecessary packages by default, unlike Manjaro.
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Inspired by BunsenLabs, Powered by Arch
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Highly technical and helpful forums
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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
Default Desktop Environment:
Budgie, Cinnamon, Deepin, GNOME, i3, KDE Plasma, LXQt, MATE, Xfce
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Systemd
Package Manager:
pacman
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