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Elementary OS
Elementary OS/ Pantheon for those in Fedora OS is the most stable system I have used since I had to go to Linux to keep my system updated. It revives outdated machinery and gives it a second chance with sound and an 'elementary' look and feel to what an OS should be. I installed a version with elemen...
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 With new tweak tools customization is not a problem
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 Simplicity, limited configurability
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 UI design consistency
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 Constantly being updated
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 A fast and reliable version of Ubuntu
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 Paired with Geary email app
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I didn't install the full package, I wanted a partition install, but I installed the cursor and the app store, and it is nice. Though, it would be nice if they had English outlines for non-native speakers.
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 Great design to the app store
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Void Linux
The most lightweight Linux distro I've enjoyed. With a system requirement of 96MB of RAM, and 600MB of hard drive space, on top of not having the mess of systemd, it's the go-to linux distribution for those with old/low-end hardware. Additionally, you get official ARM support, with raspberry pi 4,3,2...
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 Runit init system is very fast
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 Excellent on old hardware
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 Updated version of IceCat included in the default repositories
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 Friendly forum
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 Many packages
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 Different DE's live ISO's are available
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 Xbps-src
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 Musl image available
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 Very lightweight
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 Runit is fast and easy to configure
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 xbps (X Binary Package System)
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 Rolling release
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 Runit init system
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 BSD-like improvements with Linux
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Manjaro Linux
Used Unix and Linux since 90s
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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)
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 Based on Arch and user friendly
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 Support for multiple kernels
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i've used Linux for over 3 years and i have nothing else to say other than it's the best. When it comes to file extension management, it's great, Developing of sites and application programming, it's the best. It gives you an open door to the world of technology and development
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 Isn't "locked down"
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 Sometimes it "just works"
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 UNIX-like
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 No telemetry, unlike Windows
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 Choose any type of desktop environment (or none)
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MX-Linux
MX Linux is amazing!
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 Based on Debian
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 Supports non-free drivers
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 No systemd
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 Easy install
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 Good MX Tools and Package Installer
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 Live-Session boots fastest after Puppy
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 Easy to use
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 MX Snapshot: lets you make your own distro
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