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Deepin
-Deepin Desktop EnvironmentDebian
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Elementary OS
-PantheonUbuntu
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Manjaro
-XFCE, KDE, Gnome, Budgie, Cinnamon, Deepin, i3, LXDE/lxqt, and MATEArch Linux
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Mint
-Cinnamon, MATE, Xfce, KDEUbuntu LTS
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KDE Neon
-KDE Plasma 5Ubuntu LTS
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Deepin

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Yagami Lighto
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Design

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Really great UI, inspiring and easy to understand.
Chloe Montanez
Einar Romero
Top Pro

Easy to use

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Almost everything you need is on their own store.
Endi Sukaj
Yoshiyuki
Ubuntu Tech
Top Pro

Great UI

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Deepin has a blur and transparent design throughout the OS, which makes it one of the, if not the, most beautiful Linux distro.
Hanike
Top Pro

Great User Interface and UX Design

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Deepin team is clearly focused on keeping the interface beautiful and functional, prioritizing an excellent user experience through the whole system.
Ubuntu Tech
Top Pro

Enjoy the simplicity of Deepin's desktop

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The desktop interface and apps feature an intuitive and elegant design. Moving around, sharing and searching etc. has become simply a joyful experience.
InventiveWuluwaid
Top Pro

Excellent apps

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Having Deepin installed also means you have thousands of quality apps to choose from. The apps which come with installation will suit your needs to browse the Internet, listen to music, watch videos, talk with friends, editing documents or simply any task you want to do at home or in your office.
Ubuntu Tech
Top Pro

Great design to the app store

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The app store is gorgeous.
Ubuntu Tech
Top Pro

Exciting applications

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It has some exciting applications, such as Deepin Graphics Driver Manager which can easily change between free and proprietary drivers without any issue.
Hanike
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Well-designed in every detail, developers have a professional aproach to the system

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Deepin has a sane default set of apps including custom apps of their own design that gives the distro a very consistent look and feel. By working with the community on these tools as well as custom translations there is a great sense of polish when using it that is not often seen when using such a...
Hanike
Top Pro

Rolling release

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It's a rolling release. Meaning that it will get updated automatically.
Ubuntu Tech
Top Pro

Automatically cleans package cache

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Deepin automatically cleans package cache. Cleaning package cache is a good thing as it will make the OS much faster and lighter.
NonchalantIusaaset
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Blur and transparent design

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Deepin has a blur and transparent design throughout the OS, which makes it one of the most beautiful Linux distros.
Yoshiyuki
Ubuntu Tech
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Based on Debian

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It is based on Debian, which is the best Linux distribution for desktops.
Yoshiyuki
Ubuntu Tech
Top Pro

Easy to install

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Installing Deepin OS is very easy. Even easier than installing Ubuntu.
Ubuntu Tech
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Has their own tool kit

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They have their own tool kit called "Deepin Tool Kit". And they themselves uses it. The advantages of using their own toolkit is that they can create any missing library or libraries for their work whenever they need to.
Ubuntu Tech
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Supports Flatpak

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Deepin OS supports Flatpak. It also has some Flatpak programs installed by default.
Endi Sukaj
Ubuntu Tech
Top Pro

Great company behind it

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The Wuhan Deepin Technology is behind this Linux distribution.
Endi Sukaj
Ubuntu Tech
Top Pro

Launches programs fast

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Programs load and launch faster in Deepin than other Linux distribution. It takes only about 3 seconds to launch Chrome!
Monika
Ubuntu Tech
Top Pro

Not based on Ubuntu

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Some people don't like Ubuntu nor its derivatives.
Ubuntu Tech
Top Pro

VLC media player works without any issue

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In some cases, VLC media player has some problems with Ubuntu or with Ubuntu-based Linux distros. This isn't the case with Deepin.
Ubuntu Tech
Top Pro

Very stable

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Even though it is based on Debian unstable, it is still pretty stable and you will hardly ever get a dependency issue.
Ubuntu Tech
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Can be made to look like Windows easily

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By default, Deepin looks kinda like macOS but it can be made to look like Windows by right-clicking on the dock and changing the mode from "Fashion Mode" to "Efficient Mode".
Izem Lavrenti
Mike The Beirut
Top Con

Dark theme doesn't work

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The QT based system is great and beautifully polished but the dark theme doesn't work.
Hanike
Top Con

Slow default repos

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Download speed for packages from the default repos, is abnormally slow.
Endi Sukaj
LovelyRa
Top Con

The development team seems to not know what they are doing

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Deepin has changed the base 4 times, and the name 3 times. The Desktop Environment also has been changed 4 times.
Hanike
Top Con

No try-before-installing

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You can't run it from an USB to test it before installing and it's a bit heavy to run from a VMware environment, which makes it impossible to try it out before deciding to install it to your computer.
LovelyRa
Top Con

Customization is a bit hidden

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GUI is not straight forward for changing GTK+ or QT themes.
Hanike
Top Con

Installer lacks features

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LovelyRa
Top Con

Mix of toolkits

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GUI is partialy written in QT, but also in GTK+.
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Elementary OS

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Bryan
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UI design consistency

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Excellent uniformity between all the stock applications.
Chloe Montanez
Top Pro

Lightweight & fast

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Runs well on limited-resources hardware, including netbooks or Chromebooks.
Chloe Montanez
Bryan
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Sane defaults, simplicity, limited configuration

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Sane defaults with less confusion for new users.
Chloe Montanez
Top Pro

Consistent development practices

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All Elementary apps are written in Vala and hosted on Launchpad, and there are standard APIs such as contractor for applications to interact with one another. This is different from most distros, in which apps are written in a variety of languages. This design decision makes it easy to get started...
Chloe Montanez
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Extremely user-friendly

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This distribution promises you a very tailored user experience and it does deliver on that promise. The developers provide you with a custom desktop environment and a set of neat programs. And the whole desktop looks simply gorgeous.
Chloe Montanez
Top Pro

A dedicated StackExchange site

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Elementary OS has a dedicated StackExchange site where users can easily find answers to common questions.
Chloe Montanez
Top Pro

With new tweak tools customization is not a problem

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Now the OS is amazingly customisable.
ProductiveAmaethon
Top Pro

Ease of use

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What can be easier to use than a Mac look-alike?
Chloe Montanez
Top Pro

Active Google+ community

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There is a place where Elementary users can ask their questions and usually get answers pretty quickly. Not only by the other users, but the devs are pretty active themselves, often engaging in the discussions on the hows, whys and plans of the os.
Chloe Montanez
Sojan Janso
Rishabh Jindal
Top Pro

It is based on Ubuntu

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This means the wide variety of repositories and Debian's available are easily usable in Elementary OS. It is built on Ubuntu LTS with all its qualities and support.
wolf
Top Con

Major bugs in Loki remain months after release

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https://bugs.launchpad.net/pantheon-mail/+bug/1547949
Chloe Montanez
Top Con

Very slow development cycle

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Elementary does not offer any release date for their stable releases going more with an "it's done when it's done" attitude. Making depending on newer apps a difficulty as well as a poor choice for those that need consistent release schedules for their OS.
Monika
ProductiveAmaethon
Top Con

It hangs

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Sometimes hangs, just like Windows.
Chloe Montanez
Top Con

Problems with basic functions

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Problems often arise with functions like keyboard layout and touchpad.
JM80
wolf
Top Con

Ultralight typeface

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Appears modern but is difficult to read.
JM80
wolf
Top Con

Missing major functionality

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Elementary opts for reskins of applications that excludes expected app features, e.g., changing spell check language.
Chloe Montanez
Top Con

UI doesn't let you change anything

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Every installation of Elementary OS looks exactly like the same.
Ubuntu Tech
Top Con

Based on Ubuntu

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Some people hate Ubuntu and it's derivatives.
Chloe Montanez
Laura Kyle
Gourav Siddhad
Top Con

Old base and applications

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The slow release schedule makes the applications outdated. It drags behind Ubuntu LTS (on which it's based) which itself drags behind Ubuntu which is often still quite far behind Arch for example.
Chloe Montanez
Top Con

Poor Linux community reputation

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The devs of elementary OS feel anyone not paying for their Ubuntu respin are not worthy of using it. Which upset a good bit of people. Obviously, the core dev team have issues with their community outreach and PR.
wolf
Top Con

Defaults to Nouveau drivers, which can cause graphical issues

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Rather than giving the option of non-free drivers. http://elementaryos.stackexchange.com/questions/7472/install-nvidia-dual-graphics-driver-on-loki/7548#7548
Chloe Montanez
Top Con

Window control button placement may be unintuitive to some

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Elementary OS has window controls on the left side of the window. It may be less intuitive to users coming from other operating systems that put window controls on the right.
SpontaneousCeraon
Top Con

Doesn't support lots of Wi-Fi network cards

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Ubuntu Tech
Top Con

The desktop doesn't let you to put icons by default

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Ubuntu Tech
Top Con

Not very configurable

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Chloe Montanez
Top Con

Emacs doesn't work

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Emacs crashes due to a partial gnome library update.
Ubuntu Tech
Top Con

Upper panel requires extra spaces

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The upper panel in Elementary OS requires more space. This can be a problem for computers with small monitors.
JM80
Ubuntu Tech
Top Con

You can't put any icon on the desktop

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By default, you can't put any icon nor right-click on the desktop. Which can be a problem for those who like to put icons on the desktop.
Chloe Montanez
Top Con

Boring UI

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It can be very boring.
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Manjaro

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Electrux Redsworth
wolf
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Sane defaults atop Arch platform

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Considering Arch Linux, Manjaro comes quite sufficiently setup out of the box, without the need of a special configuration.
Electrux Redsworth
wolf
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Clean Xfce window manager theme

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Xfce by default, looks nice and modern enough.
wolf
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Reasonable typefaces

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Electrux Redsworth
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Arch User Repository access

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Manjaro allows the user to access of the Arch User Repository, a very large user-maintained repository of packages for Arch Linux and derivatives.
Insertish
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Based on Arch and user friendly

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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.
Electrux Redsworth
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A rolling-release distribution

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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.
SpontaneousCeraon
Top Pro

Improved stability due to a longer testing period for new packages

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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.
SpontaneousCeraon
Top Pro

Good documentation and forum

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The Manjaro community is very helpful, and there are lots of tutorials.
SpontaneousCeraon
Top Pro

Deepin desktop environment is a worthy attraction

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Monika
kelly blak moffat
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Ability to dual boot easily through grub

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If you like dual booting, Manjaro is your distro. It remembers the last OS used.
kelly blak moffat
Top Pro

Steam installed by default

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kelly blak moffat
Top Pro

All major desktops and even less common ones like Budgie, Lumina, LXQT, Deepin, Enlightenment, etc. can be directly installed from official repositories

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Also available as independent variants.
kelly blak moffat
Top Pro

Uses low memory

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By using XFCE (or LXDE, Fluxbox, supported by community) as the default desktop on an install, Manjaro is able to have a low memory footprint.
kelly blak moffat
Top Pro

Friendly community

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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.
kelly blak moffat
Top Pro

Stable and consistently up to date

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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.
kelly blak moffat
Top Pro

Support for multiple kernels

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Manjaro has built-in support for multiple kernels as well as a way to easily install them.
wolf
Top Con

Tooltips to resize windows are too small

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Alex
Ubuntu Tech
Top Con

You can't change the default theme in certain applications

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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 of us, it renders an otherwise nice distro a no-go.
Ubuntu Tech
Top Con

Bad way of handling dependencies

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Manjaro is based on Arch linux. Arch linux and it's derivatives has a bad way of handling dependencies. To handle dependencies, it installs a whole another program which contains the required dependencies.
Ubuntu Tech
Top Con

Security issues

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Since packages are not updated as fast as in Arch, critical security updates may not come as fast as needed for packages that may have issues.
Ubuntu Tech
Top Con

The Manjaro unstable repository is slow to sync with the Arch stable repository

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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.
Ubuntu Tech
Top Con

Nothing new

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There is nothing new in manjaro compared to any other arch based distribution.
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Mint

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Monika
Elender Góis Gallas
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Variety of options

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Linux Mint Mate Edition.
Monika
Top Pro

Provides LTS (long term support) versions

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Long Term Support versions are versions of software that are continuously updated for an extended period of time, even after newer versions are launched. LTS versions will typically get feature additions and enhancements for an extended period of time, then security updates up until its End of Lif...
Monika
Top Pro

MATE desktop (as an option)

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MATE is a classic desktop as opposed to the newer "Unity" desktop. For people who prefer the classic style this is one of only few modern distributions with still active MATE desktop development.
Monika
Top Pro

Easy installation and configuration

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Linux Mint uses the same installer as Ubuntu. It is very easy to use for beginners, and also allows more advanced users to choose their own partitions. Linux Mint's Cinnamon desktop is highly customizable and can be made to look however preferred.
Monika
Top Pro

Already functional out-of-the-box

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Mint comes bundled with software for browsing the web, editing pictures, browsing files, watching videos and even a full office suite (LibreOffice). An average user can use Mint right away after a fresh install, using all the software that comes with the distribution to complete most of their daily...
Monika
Top Pro

Familiar user interface

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Mint is highly recommended for both users coming from Windows, as well as users coming from Ubuntu, but unhappy with Ubuntu's recent, rather dramatic interface changes. Mint provides an updated interface with a look and feel similar to Gnome 2, with an application menu reminiscent of the Windo...
Monika
Top Pro

Compatibility with Debian and Ubuntu software builds and repositories

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Mint and gains the very strong package ecosystem and software manager of Debian, including more than 30,000 packages available from the Debian repositories.
Monika
Top Pro

There is a "system restore" tool to restore the OS if something breaks

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This tool backs up the core OS files to an external drive with an option for full encryption.
Monika
Top Pro

The OS is great for both starters and advanced users.

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The OS has different update settings for different users and has easy manual within the OS
Monika
Top Pro

Complete and stable

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Complete and stable
Ubuntu Tech
Top Con

System updates can lead the system to being unstable

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While a new installed system is stable, after an update, there is a slight chance of something not working.
JM80
Ubuntu Tech
Top Con

Not very beautiful

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Linux Mint is just polished.... not beautiful. It looks like the ancient Windows 95 with flat themes.
Ubuntu Tech
Top Con

Linux Mint tries to force people to use less powerful custom package management system

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The custom package management system is slow, frustrating, and forces you to select and install one package at a time. Can't select a whole load of packages and then run the installations in one go.
Ray
SpontaneousCeraon
Top Con

Linux Mint developers doesn't collaborate with other open source projects when fork and develop their own versions of common programs just to name them differently without adding extra functionality or helping the original projects

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Ubuntu Tech
Top Con

Can be boring

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WhiteLilac
Ubuntu Tech
Top Con

Cheap Windows Substitute

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Mint tries to be like Windows, when it could be different and provide more options.
Monika
JM80
Ubuntu Tech
Top Con

Dropping support for Xfce and KDE

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Linux Mint 18.3 is the last version of Mint which contains a Xfce and KDE versions of Linux Mint. After this release, starting from Linux Mint 19, the developers are not going to make a Xfce and KDE versions.
Ubuntu Tech
Top Con

Many proprietary (closed-source) packages

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By default, Linux Mint includes almost all the proprietary packages just to improve the user experience.
Ubuntu Tech
Top Con

Outdated software centers

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Many of the offered options are older versions.
Ubuntu Tech
Top Con

Security may be an issue

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Linux Mint by default does not have auto updates turned on for important packages such as xorg or the kernel, thus leaving users with potentially insecure software.
Monika
Alex
InventiveTjilbruke
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Developers don't take security seriously

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Linux Mint team are notoriously unconcerned by security threats. You can read more here.
Ubuntu Tech
Top Con

Too many kernel crashes

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Ubuntu Tech
Top Con

Upgrade process between version can be painful

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The Linux Mint team offers a method to upgrade the OS between versions but they tend to recommend clean installs, which isn't always suitable for everyone. However, following the upgrade process currently is less than straightforward and is easily capable of leaving your system in a confused st...
Ubuntu Tech
Top Con

Does not handle multiple languages well

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Monika
JM80
Ubuntu Tech
Top Con

Cheap Windows substitute

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Mint tries to be like Windows, it can be different and provide options.
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KDE Neon

Ray
NonchalantVarmanpaz
Top Pro

Bug-free KDE Plasma experience

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This is in contrast to Kubuntu, which (at the time of writing) is notorious for having many bugs in its implementation of KDE Plasma.
NonchalantVarmanpaz
Top Pro

Very customizable

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NonchalantVarmanpaz
Top Con

Harder to run on older PCs

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Solus

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Maverick
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Good looking Budgie flagship experience

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It looks good out of the box and you can customize it as per your needs.
Ray
Jean-Paul Faessen
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Important third-party repos are badly mantained

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Google Chrome and Flash are available but do not install.
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Antergos

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Paolo
Top Pro

Offers choice of desktop environment on installation

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Ability to choose your preferred desktop environment on installation.
MeticulousUkko
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Arch User Repository access

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It can visit AUR to build packages.
Paolo
Top Pro

Easy to install

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ArchLinux is rather hard to install using command line. Antergos's advantage is the easy installation using a GUI. So instead of manual installation of software you can just download Antergos which does things for you automatically.
Paolo
Top Pro

Rolling release model make is easy to keep apps on updated versions

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Antergos is a rolling release distribution (as it's based on Arch Linux). Your entire system, from the base OS components to the applications that you install, will receive updates as they are released upstream—with only a minimal delay to ensure stability.
Paolo
Top Con

Rolling release problems

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Rolling release is quite a pain sometimes. You might face some problem with a bugged application since you always get the latest version. This problem is a little bit solved by Manjaro distro where applications are tested but updates are slower than usual.
Paolo
Top Con

The installer breaks often

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The installer, cnchi breaks all the time. It's very buggy.
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Ubuntu

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Nathan Grimes
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It's a starting point for most as it has all the tools you would ever need

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Kristaps
TrustingLeto
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Clean and organized GUI pie

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Paolo
Nathan Grimes
Top Con

It's too bloated with nonsense

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You can't delete a lot of things and the whole system is too simplified.
SpontaneousCeraon
Top Con

Canonical does not respect Ubuntu users' preferences

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In 2012 it became impossible in Ubuntu to move the close-window-button back to the upper-right corner of the window, where it always was before. To the questions of their users Canonical replied that they know better than users where it would be convenient for users to have the close-window-button.
SpontaneousCeraon
Top Con

Canonical (author) is proprietary

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Canonical is focused on making money so you can see many proprietary offers by them and the OS has built-in trackers (Amazon).
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Korora

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Dominik Jonik
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Nice looking

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Dominik Jonik
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Ready to use out of the box

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With many soft for example: Firefox, GiMP, Inkscae, Darktable
Dominik Jonik
Top Pro

Right click works on desktop

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Dominik Jonik
Top Pro

Faster than ElemetaryOS

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Dominik Jonik
Top Pro

Very easy to use for windows users

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Zorin

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Hanike
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Bundles tools for changing the look and feel of the distribution

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Zorin includes look changer and theme changer.
Hanike
Top Pro

Low resources consumption

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Hanike
Top Pro

Good Selection of pre-installed software

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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.
Hanike
Top Pro

Excellent USB Linux to carry on bag

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Since it's very lightweight and comes with a good amount of built-in apps, Zorin is perfect to carry with you in your bag.
C_Corp2k2 R
Top Pro

Windows desktop style

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The desktop UI was made to resemble Windows 7, but alternative settings are available.
C_Corp2k2 R
Top Pro

Installer can set up dual boot

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C_Corp2k2 R
Top Pro

Stable

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C_Corp2k2 R
Top Pro

Partial Windows compatibility

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Zorin includes WINE and PlayOnLinux to run many Windows applications and games.
Hanike
Top Con

Limited desktop styles in Free Version

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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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Pop!_OS

Ahmed Almeleh (Advanro Systems)
Top Pro

Pop! makes GNOME look really good

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If you're a fan of flat desktop interfaces reminiscent of Material design on Android, you'll like the theme that comes as a default in Pop! OS. The desktop and title bars all use a bright turquoise theme that makes the interface feel happy and borderline retro-chic. I found it to be like so...
Paolo
Alex
Ahmed Almeleh (Advanro Systems)
Top Pro

A separate NVIDIA version

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Most linux distros seem to hate Nvidia's graphics cards e.g. Fedora and OpenSUSE. System76 have decided to be kind. They have decided to form a good relationship with Nvidia fans and Nvidia itself. By creating a separate installation media that is dedicated for providing support to Nvidia'...
Ahmed Almeleh (Advanro Systems)
Top Pro

Made by a hardware seller

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System76 is a hardware company. It configures machines to ship with Linux pre-installed. This means its entire business model centers around delivering a quality desktop Linux experience. As a result, the company pours more attention onto the desktop. It can fix visual issues and may be able to pr...
Paolo
Alex
Ahmed Almeleh (Advanro Systems)
Top Con

64 bit only

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Some older PCs still have 32 Bit processors. This limitation will be a major con for those who use a Fujitsu laptop for example.
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ArchLab Linux Minimo

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ResoluteTranquillitas
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Looks good out of the box

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The distro uses Openbox by default. It's small, fast, and looks cool. It's similar to the BunsenLabs distro
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Kubuntu

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trollworkout
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Incredibly beautiful

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KDE is probably the best looking Desktop Environment in all OSes. It easily beats all Windows (but then again so do many) it beats Cinnamon and one could say even OSX in looks and flexibility but not in stability.
SpontaneousCeraon
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Ubuntu does not comply with free software bases

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Manjaro
Recommended a month ago
i have tried so many distros, but with my experience with different distros, i would say manjaro is more stable and help is readily available online.
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 Sane defaults atop Arch platform
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 Reasonable typefaces
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 Clean Xfce window manager theme
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 Arch User Repository access
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 A rolling-release distribution
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 Based on Arch and user friendly
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 Improved stability due to a longer testing period for new packages
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 Good documentation and forum
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 Deepin desktop environment is a worthy attraction
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 Support for multiple kernels
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 Stable and consistently up to date
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 Friendly community
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 Uses low memory
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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
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 Steam installed by default
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 Ability to dual boot easily through grub
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Hanike
Hanike
Contributor for 4 months
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Deepin
Recommended 4 months ago
Wonderful environment with built-in graphical app store, proprietary media center and driver manager. Easy to use and to transition to, it's the perfect system for those who want to use a Linux distro but prefer the beautiful interface of MacOS or Win10. But be aware that it requires a good hardware to...
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 Slow
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 Design
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 Easy to use
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 Excellent apps
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 Slow default repos
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 Well-designed in every detail, developers have a professional aproach to the system
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 Rolling release
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 Great User Interface and UX Design
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 No try-before-installing
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 Have to install prior to Windows in Dual-Boot
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ModestSeonangsin
ModestSeonangsin
Contributor for a month
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Ubuntu
Recommended a month ago
good support online
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Jean Paul BERES
Jean
Contributor for 10 months
2
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Ubuntu
Recommended 2 months ago
Ubuntu Mate is not anymore a clone of Gnome2 but offers with its Mate Tweak the possibility of changing the complete layout ! Highly recommended !
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IngeniousDionysus
IngeniousDionysus
Contributor for 3 months
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Elementary OS
Recommended 3 months ago
Just fantastic!! I'm average user and tried every distro on my laptops. This on is simply the best!
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C_Corp2k2
Contributor for 7 months
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Zorin
Recommended 4 months ago
I tend to use this OS on my Samsung Intel-Atom Netbook. Simply beautiful!
Pro
 Bundles tools for changing the look and feel of the distribution
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 Low resources consumption
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 Good Selection of pre-installed software
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 Excellent USB Linux to carry on bag
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 Partial Windows compatibility
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 Stable
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 Installer can set up dual boot
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 Windows desktop style
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Hanike
Hanike
Contributor for 4 months
11
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Zorin
Recommended 4 months ago
Excellent as an alternative system to carry on with you in an USB or to have installed in your ultrabook/netbook. It's very customizable.
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 Bundles tools for changing the look and feel of the distribution
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 Low resources consumption
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 Good Selection of pre-installed software
Con
 Limited desktop styles in Free Version
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 Excellent USB Linux to carry on bag
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RespectfulUlanji
RespectfulUlanji
Contributor for 5 months
3
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Manjaro
Recommended 5 months ago
i installed it in first place beacuse it looked so nice out of the box. Very easy to use distro.
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