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16 Options Considered

16 Options ConsideredPriceDefault Desktop EnvironmentRelease Schedule
KDE Neon
KDE Plasma 5Follows KDE releases
Manjaro
XFCE, KDE, Gnome, Budgie, Cinnamon, Deepin, i3, LXDE/lxqt, and MATERolling Release
Arch
CLIRolling Release
Fedora
Gnome Shell6 Months
openSUSE
KDE, GNOME, Xfce, LXDE12 Months
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KDE Neon

Yoshiyuki
Paolo
Daniel Menelkir
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Solid core, latest features

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Uses the stable Ubuntu long-term release as its core, packaging the best software fresh from the KDE Community.
Yoshiyuki
Paolo
Carl Draper
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It's about as close as you can get to being an official KDE distro

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KDE as it should be from the KDE Community.
Alex
LogicalMandulis
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Frequent bug fixes

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Rolling release with fixes every few weeks instead of the traditional model of waiting months (or a year+) for a new release.
Ananda Dahal
Top Pro

Based on Ubuntu

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It is based on the rock solid base of Ubuntu and all the goodness of KDE.
Peter J. Mello
Top Pro

Configurability

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KDE Neon uses KDE as its desktop environment, which is highly configurable, but also has great defaults.
Peter J. Mello
Top Pro

Works out of the box

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Since it's built on the strong Ubuntu base, KDE Neon works seamlessly with a huge variety of hardware.
DazzlingAmeNoKoyane
Top Pro

The best looking Linux OS

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It really is a great and stunning looking OS.
Alex
LogicalMandulis
Top Con

Barebones install

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Not a very significant con, but it could have a bit more installed by default (LibreOffice, etc) to make it more usable out of the box. Luckily, if you're missing something you need you can easily install it from the software center.
Yoshiyuki
anthony hologounis
Endi Sukaj
Top Con

Not very stable

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Audio is kind of wonky. If you have multiple amplifiers to use via USB or TOS, it's kind of a pain switching between them. Gnome handles this better.
Alex
Jean Paul BERES
Top Con

Very buggy

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Running KDE Neon, VLC crashes, the wallpaper changer does not work properly. There are too many issues to fix.
ConfidentDeaDia
Top Con

Only for 64 bit PCs

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Available only for 64 bit architecture.
JoyousNessus
Top Con

Based on Ubuntu

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Manjaro

Kristaps
DevotedSalacia
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Everything works out of the box, and is easy to modify

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Paolo
HarmoniousAlecto
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Selectable kernel

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Alex
CaffeinatedHumbaba
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Excellent documentation

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The Manjaro community is very helpful, and there are lots of tutorials.
EnthusiasticSarpanit
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Fast booting, fast operation.

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fabricio lujano
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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.
fabricio lujano
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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.
fabricio lujano
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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.
fabricio lujano
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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.
fabricio lujano
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Installation is a breeze

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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.
Paolo
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Always offers the latest GPU drivers

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fabricio lujano
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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.
DecorousShapash
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Deepin desktop environment is a worthy attraction

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fabricio lujano
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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.
fabricio lujano
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Excellent graphical package manager (Pamac)

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Features include: providing notifications of available updates; mirror management; 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...
fabricio lujano
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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.
ExpertEndymion
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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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Also available as independent variants.
ExpertEndymion
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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.
Endi Sukaj
SpiritedMummu
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The best cutting edge package base for rapidly developing Plasma

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Manjaro that is built on Arch Linux has a minimalistic and future-proof KDE edition.
Paolo
StrongHumbaba
Top Con

Very buggy

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Monika
ExpertEndymion
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 later than Arch.
Martin L
Paolo
DaringPachamama
Top Con

Not the best KDE implementation.

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Ugly theme that really needs updating. Slow to boot.
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Arch

Endi Sukaj
Top Pro

Excellent documentation

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Arch's goal of simplicity means there's usually one preferred way to get things done - through organized and well documented configuration files. This focus, combined with the community's recognition that configuration files can be intimidating, has resulted in excellent documentation t...
Chloe Montanez
Endi Sukaj
Top Pro

Cutting edge rolling release

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The latest version of the software and the OS itself.
Chloe Montanez
Endi Sukaj
Top Pro

As slim or copious as you want it

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Arch keeps its core repositories slim and free of unnecessary dependencies. At first installation, only a bare system is set up. You can easily get the other applications through the package manager. The repositories are nearly as full as those of Ubuntu, while they are often more up to date. That...
Endi Sukaj
Top Pro

No restrictive handholding, pure control over everything

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Arch is mainly aimed at experienced Linux users, there is no hand-holding and not much in a way of UI elements when trying to install or tweak settings.
Endi Sukaj
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A package for almost everything

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If you need to install something, chances are someone in the Arch community has already made a package for it. This makes it incredibly easy for you to install and maintain all of the non-media content on your computer.
Endi Sukaj
Top Pro

Support for a large variety of hardware

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From latest wacom pads to obscure wireless cards in laptops Arch's hw support has been and continues to be good. It has worked on laptops where other leading distro's like debian/ mint/ ubuntu failed to detect and work with all hardware.
Endi Sukaj
Top Pro

Simplicity is absolutely the principal objective behind Arch development

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The design approach of the development team focuses on elegance, code correctness, minimalism, and simplicity, and expects the user to be willing to make some effort to understand the system's operation.
IntelligentClio
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Fast

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Endi Sukaj
Top Con

Manual install process

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Installing archlinux must be done manually from the command line.
Endi Sukaj
Top Con

Requires expert Linux and command-line knowledge to setup

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Going in with zero Linux knowledge is not really recommended when wanting to install Arch, though it can be a good learning experience for those that are dedicated to trial and error as well as reading many faqs.
xyzforgottenme
Top Con

Not for the faint of heart

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Arch only holds your hand a little bit of the way. While documentation is great, you are expected to know what you're doing. The result is that when you find the solution for a problem on a forum or elsewhere, the response may be completely over your head. If you're not well-versed in Linu...
J Carr
Top Con

Bleeding edge design

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The rolling release schedule, and the perhaps eager decisions in arch packages can make building software outside of repositories very difficult.
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Fedora

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Alex
LikableQuangeio
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Very stable

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One of the best KDE distros. Latest plasma in repo at the time of writing this (5.10.5). Easy to install and maintain.
calcatinge
Top Pro

Focuses on innovation

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By using bleeding edge software, Fedora allows for innovation to take place by testing out things which other distros are not willing to try due to fears of having instability issues.
calcatinge
Top Pro

Backed by the biggest Linux kernel contributor

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Fedora is backed by RedHat, the biggest Linux kernel contributor in the world. Using a distribution made by RedHat means that it will be fine-tuned to work as efficiently as possible since it's made by the same people who work extensively on the kernel and know its ins and outs.
SuaveSirsir
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Fast and stable updates

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openSUSE

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Francisco
Mike Phillip
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Stable and efficient upgrading process

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openSUSE has an unmatched stable and efficient upgrading process. Both removing and adding new repos, or editing existing ones, run smoothly.
Solon
Bengt Frost
Top Pro

Great KDE integration

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Endi Sukaj
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Reliable

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The packaging team is dependable resulting in system updates that come in a timely fashion and systems which rarely, if ever, break due to packaging. The versions of software that are selected and the configuration of them is typically extremely high quality.
Laura Kyle
Endi Sukaj
Top Pro

One-click install

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Much better system then other distros for installing any package. It is as simple as clicking on one button and typing in your password. Adds a repo to your system keeping everything updated at the same time.
Endi Sukaj
Stefan Ivić
Top Pro

Probably the best KDE desktop experience

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Both Gnome and KDE desktop options are well polished to fit with the openSUSE theme and environment, so either desktop is a great choice.
Laura Kyle
Stefan Ivić
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Offers rock-stable Leap and rolling Tumbleweed variants

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It gives you a choice between stability and bleeding edge.
Stefan Ivić
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Easy installation and administration

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openSUSE makes use of a GUI tool called YaST to install and setup an openSUSE system. YaST is very easy to use and makes the process of installing and maintaining an openSUSE installation a breeze.
Stefan Ivić
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"Tumbleweed" Rolling Release

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Regular and easy upgrades to stable and well tested software.
Endi Sukaj
Stefan Ivić
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One-click install

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Much better system then other distros for installing any package. It is as simple as clicking on one button and typing in your password. Adds a repo to your system keeping everything updated at the same time.
Jarl Gjessing
Top Pro

Computer management

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yast is fantastic, on the Linux side - what else is there?? This is the tool I mis the most !
ExpertLuna
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Dedicated professional community

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Directions on other desktop Linux's often force you to use GUI packages or have steps that introduce security issues. OpenSUSE has a professional community and directions are usually geared toward GUI and CLI with similar steps.
ExpertLuna
Top Pro

Supports RPM packages

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Popular format shared with distros like Fedora, RHEL, Scientific Linux, Mageia etc.
ExpertLuna
Top Pro

Very stable

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InfluentialBangputys
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Amazing choice for both newbies and power users

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OpenSUSE is very easy in terms of installing packages, administration and customization, yet very powerful in the same. Every user should find his own piece of cake in this OS.
Endi Sukaj
Stefan Ivić
Top Pro

Convenient package management with ZYpp

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Not the conventional package manager with a GUI but since you get to know it you can have full control over packages. Fast, reliable, powerful and almost impossible to leave a broken system.
Stefan Ivić
Top Pro

Extremely reliable

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The packaging team is dependable resulting in system updates that come in a timely fashion and systems which rarely, if ever, break due to packaging. The versions of software that are selected and the configuration of them is typically extremely high quality.
Stefan Ivić
Top Pro

Offers rock-stalbe Leap and rolling Tumbleweed variants

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It gives you a choice between stability and bleeding edge
Endi Sukaj
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Easily get packages from other sources

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SUSE Build Service offers packages from the same sources as Fedora, Debian, Ubuntu, SUSE Linux Enterprise and other distributions. This is the most underused package tool in Linux today.
Monika
Jarl Gjessing
Top Con

Grub failures again and again

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openSUSE has a huge problem making GRUB work, more than most other distributions out there. They SHOULD focus on this since this completely destroys the experience with the distro.
Monika
Jarl Gjessing
Top Con

Too many crashes

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Applications crash way too often.
Francisco
Mike Phillip
Top Con

Software resources could use improvement

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Its software resources are still a few steps behind the populous Arch User Repository (AUR). Not really a con, but there's room for improvement.
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Antergos

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WhiteLilac
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Offers choice of desktop environment on installation

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Ability to choose your preferred desktop environment on installation.
WhiteLilac
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Offers minimal ISO download

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WhiteLilac
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It comes with every essential utility pre-installed

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WhiteLilac
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Arch User Repository access

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It can visit AUR to build packages.
WhiteLilac
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Surprisingly stable Linux desktop

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From popular distros of rolling and standard releases, compared to Debian (stable) and Arch, Antergos stability rocks. Debian is stable, however, it's with old packages and Arch. The only thing that broke it, so far, was compiz-manjaro (C++ 0.9 branch) from AUR, but compiz in Antergos repositor...
WhiteLilac
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Rolling release model makes it 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.
WhiteLilac
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.
WhiteLilac
Top Con

Rolling release problems

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Rolling release is quite 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.
WhiteLilac
Top Con

The installer breaks often

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The installer, cnchi breaks all the time. It's very buggy.
John Lee
Top Con

Rarely (very) an update breaks some functionality (from the ARCH repos). The community help is extensive, so help is always close. (Antergos and Arch community)

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WhiteLilac
Top Con

Package popularity is not visible in Antergos repositories

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Small issue, but would be nice to see package popularity in Antergos repos, just like it is visible for AUR. packages. Antergos with AUR gives access practically to all possible packages, so popularity could help in this sea of packages.
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Debian GNU/Linux

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calcatinge
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Rolling or Release based

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Every Debian Release can either use a Rolling or Release based model.
calcatinge
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Very stable

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WhiteLilac
Top Pro

Standard vanilla Linux desktop

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Debian runs standard Gnome, XFCE, KDE - it doesn't use its own special desktop environment, which means that users benefit from the work of the whole Linux community, Debian developers can focus on the distribution itself, and any support for your desktop environment on other distributions shou...
WhiteLilac
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Highly secure system

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Known for being consistent in maintaining a highly secure system. Several other popular distros use Debian as a base or core for their own Linux OS, the security being one of the main factors why it's so commonly used.
WhiteLilac
Top Pro

Great for gaming

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As Debian is the base for SteamOS and because Ubuntu is based on it, it's almost certain that all Linux games will run properly and require no hacks like creating symbolic links because of some hardcoded paths.
WhiteLilac
Top Pro

Live install images for CDs, DVDs and USB thumb drives

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Debian releases live install images for CDs, DVDs and USB thumb drives, for the i386 and amd64 architectures, and with a choice of desktop environments. These Debian Live images allow the user to boot from a removable media and run Debian without affecting the contents of their computer.
WhiteLilac
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Comes with over 37,500 packages

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Because of its popularity, Debian has a lot of applications available which range from productivity programs to business software, games and development tools. It comes with over 37,500 packages (software that is precompiled and ready to be installed on a local machine) -- all of them for free.
WhiteLilac
Top Pro

Wide choice in desktop environments

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Debian offers stable and testing CD images specifically built for GNOME (the default), KDE Plasma Workspaces, Xfce and LXDE. Less common window managers such as Enlightenment, Openbox, Fluxbox, GNUstep, IceWM, Window Maker and others can also be installed.
WhiteLilac
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Wide choice of hardware platforms

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Debian has the widest choice of hardware platforms, including: amd64, armel, armhf, i386, ia64, kfreebsd-i386, kfreebsd-amd64, mips, mipsel, powerpc, sparc, s390, s390x, source, multi-arch.
WhiteLilac
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Extremely easy to find help with any problem

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Debian is one of the oldest and most popular distros out there. Debian's popularity means that you will always be able to find a solution for your problem just by searching on Google, or if by chance nobody has had the problem you are having it's very easy to ask the community and quickly g...
WhiteLilac
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Ridiculous package splitting

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Even though it makes sense to split devel and the actual binary of an application, the splitting has become as mess in debian and its derivates: for example the nvidia driver is splitted into over 40 different packages.
WhiteLilac
Top Con

No choices

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Debian basically doesn't give you any choices: for example it is very hard to use a different Sound system than ALSA like OSS4, and the same goes for different init systems.
WhiteLilac
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No default support for non-free hardware

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Non-free hardware will not work upon install of Debian and the user will need to search out the correct non-free software to install in order to make them work. This can be difficult if one of the things not working is the WiFi connection.
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Linux Mint

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Belle
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Easy installation and configuration

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Belle
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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...
DevotedTuoni
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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.
Belle
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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...
Belle
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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...
Belle
Top Pro

Popular

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Linux mint is currently the most hit page on DistroWatch. Because of its popularity, long term support is pretty guaranteed.
KindheartedPhobos
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Most polished and stable KDE distro

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Belle
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Good community support

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There are several different ways to get support for this distribution, including the forums, their IRC channel, or their github repositories if you think their software isn't behaving as it should.
Belle
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Dedicated upgrade process

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The Linux Mint team are very dedicated to upgrading and improving Mint, to the point where their releases are fairly predictable. They are also dedicated to their users, meaning that they are responsive to critiques, suggestions, etc.
Belle
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Complete and stable

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Belle
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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 a few modern distributions with still active MATE desktop development.
RespectfulSpandaramet
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KDE is going to be dropped for the next versions

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Belle
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Many proprietary packages

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Belle
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Too many kernel crashes

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Belle
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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.
Belle
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Does not handle multiple languages well

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Belle
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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...
Belle
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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.
Belle
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.
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Kaos

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NiceBarnumbirr
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Great integration with KDE

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Monika
OpinionatedTrebaruna
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KDE and QT5 Focused

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It strives to provide only qt5 and kf5 packages.
OpinionatedTrebaruna
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Very fast

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OpinionatedTrebaruna
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Clean UI

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OpinionatedTrebaruna
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Designated KDE distro

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Alex
ResponsiveSwayxtix
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Too independent

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Ray
FantasticMehen
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Unstable and keeps crashing

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Chakra

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EnthusiasticSarpanit
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Keeps Gnome apps tidier even than Gnome distros

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Kubuntu

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Access to Debian and Ubuntu repositories

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Kubuntu has the largest package repositories and arguably the most well-maintained ones in all of desktop Linux, by virtue of being a derivative of Debian and Ubuntu.
HumorousStataMater
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Big support from community

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Monika
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Long term support

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Thanks to Ubuntu's LTS releases.
ldsands
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Customizable

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You can easily adjust the workspace to your needs.
ldsands
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Full featured desktop environment that is actively developed

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Unlike some abandoned, unfinished distros, Kubuntu is up to date and offers a fully functional desktop environment that targets workstation users.
PassionateFuxi
ResponsiveSwayxtix
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Not as updated as kde neon

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CalmSarruma
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Generally unstable

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Mageia

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Very very stable.

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DaringPolybotes
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A control center that has been consistent over many years

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DaringPolybotes
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Older software in repo.

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Korora

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Full Featured KDE Desktop

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Netrunner

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Everything works well out of the box

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PCLinuxOS

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CromulentBabi
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Rolling distribution - reinstalls are rare

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Monika
CromulentBabi
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Stable OS with leading edge applications

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Tanglu

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Built from Debian testing

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Captain
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UEFI boot troublesome

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non of the mentioned cons is relevant. sometimes buggy, but great wikis 4 troubleshooting. can be customised . boots faster than many linux and windows versions i've testes along the years. dual booting with windows can at times be a mess. you may need to rebuild the boot-loader often. very stable and ro...
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 The best cutting edge package base for rapidly developing Plasma
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 Excellent documentation
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 Everything works out of the box, and is easy to modify
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 Fast booting, fast operation.
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 Arch User Repository access
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 Based on Arch and user friendly
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 A rolling-release distribution
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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
Con
 The Manjaro unstable repository is slow to sync with the Arch stable repository
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FantasticAglibol
FantasticAglibol
Contributor for 2 days
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Manjaro
2 days ago
Having read some raving reviews about Manjaro, I decided to try it out (by ditching Linux Mint MATE). For some odd reason, it worked relatively well when I launched it from the USB stick. However, after installation, the wired internet connection did not work (eventually, it did after a lot of tweaks and res...
Con
 Very buggy
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DecorousShapash
DecorousShapash
Contributor for 14 days
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Manjaro
Recommended 14 days ago
Stable, good-looking and complete from the word go. Always installed in one of the partitions on my computer.
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 The best cutting edge package base for rapidly developing Plasma
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 Everything works out of the box, and is easy to modify
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 Selectable kernel
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 Fast booting, fast operation.
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 Arch User Repository access
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 Based on Arch and user friendly
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 A rolling-release distribution
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 Installation is a breeze
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 Stable and consistently up to date
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 Deepin desktop environment is a worthy attraction
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MerryBarastyr
MerryBarastyr
Contributor for 6 days
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Mageia
Recommended 6 days ago
Very fast, easy installation, reliable
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ElatedEshu
ElatedEshu
Contributor for 2 months
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Manjaro
Recommended 2 months ago
Despues de instalar debian kde, kubuntu, kde neon, opensuse Leap, fedora spin kde, mageia, linux mint KDE; puedo decir que la mejor experiencia kde en este momento se puede tener gracias a Manjaro KDE. Lo que quiera instalar esta disponible ya sea por Pacman o AUR. No mas tearing y flickering gracias a su ex...
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 Everything works out of the box, and is easy to modify
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 Selectable kernel
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 Fast booting, fast operation.
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 Arch User Repository access
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 Based on Arch and user friendly
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 Support for multiple kernels
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 A rolling-release distribution
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 Good documentation and forum
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 Stable and consistently up to date
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OpinionatedTrebaruna
OpinionatedTrebaruna
Contributor for 3 months
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Kaos
Recommended 3 months ago
One of ther best distro out there that manages to make itself apart from all the others. This distro has a focus and may give you a reason to be chosen. If you want a rolling release distro, with a focus on up-to-date Kde, Qt5 and x86_64 . . . well, KaOS may be for you!
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 Great integration with KDE
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 Designated KDE distro
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 Clean UI
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 Very fast
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 KDE and QT5 Focused
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Jarl Gjessing
Jarl
Contributor for a month
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openSUSE
a month ago
I have used SuSE/openSuse from SuSE 2.0 that is way back! Then SuSE got bought and openSuse came to earth, in the beginning very good. But as time passed on, it got worse and worse, and now.. I would say unsuable. I've desperatelly tried to get it to work for real with the leap version, but honestly t...
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 Great KDE integration
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 One-click install
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 Probably the best KDE desktop experience
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 Too many crashes
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 Grub failures again and again
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 Computer management
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Craig Williamson
Craig
Contributor for 2 months
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KDE Neon
Recommended 2 months ago
I have an Asus ZenBook Flip UX360UAK and KDE Neon recognizes more of the hardware than other distros (e.g. hardware volume buttons on the side of the device). Once Wayland support is improved (non-integer desktop scaling) and the Ubuntu LTS base is improved then KDE Neon will be an almost perfect distro.
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 It's about as close as you can get to being an official KDE distro
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 Based on Ubuntu
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 Frequent bug fixes
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 Configurability
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 Works out of the box
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LogicalAntevorta
LogicalAntevorta
Contributor for 2 months
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50
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KDE Neon
Recommended 2 months ago
All work, updates daily basis. The best KDE distro what I found yet. Rock solid.
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IndustriousAbhean
IndustriousAbhean
Contributor for 2 months
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50
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Manjaro
Recommended 2 months ago
Easy to install. Stable. Nice community. Serves KDE well.
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