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Kubuntu vs Korora

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When comparing Kubuntu vs Korora, the Slant community recommends Kubuntu for most people. In the question“What are the best Linux distributions for KDE Plasma 5?” Kubuntu is ranked 17th while Korora is ranked 34th. The most important reason people chose Kubuntu is:

Unlike some abandoned, unfinished distros, Kubuntu is up to date and offers a fully functional desktop environment that targets workstation users.

Specs

Based OnDebian>Ubuntu

Default Desktop EnvironmentKDE

Release SchedulePoint (follows ubuntu releases)

Init-SystemSystemd

Main UsageUBuntu with preinstalled KDE desktop

Official Supported Architecturesamd64

OriginIsle of Man

Package ManagerDebian Package Manager

Based OnRed Hat Linux>Fedora

Default Desktop EnvironmentGnome

Release SchedulePoint (6 Months)

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Pros

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Full featured desktop environment that is actively developed

Unlike some abandoned, unfinished distros, Kubuntu is up to date and offers a fully functional desktop environment that targets workstation users.

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Stable as hell

Super stable, never crashes.

Pro
Good hardware recognition

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Everything is highly customizable

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It also has paid technical support available

Pro
Comes preinstalled in several laptops and desktops

Comes preinstalled in several laptops and desktops. (Tuxedo, Slimbook, laptopWithLinux.com, Kubuntu Focus, Vant and other companies).

Pro
An outstanding number of packages and PPAs, backports PPA

Pro
Kubuntu Focus Suite provides highly tested, curated ecosystem for pros

Pro
Very stable

Kubuntu is very stable, you can easily install the appropriate Nvidia drivers for your machines, and not have dependency problems whatsoever. KDE offers a great user experience, and Dolphin is a great file manager.

Pro
Customizable

You can easily adjust the workspace to your needs.

Pro
Light

Pro
Easy to install

Korora has its own installer, which beginners can handle too.

Pro
More user-friendly than Fedora

Korora has some useful third-party software pre-installed and is configured for immediate use.

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Cons

Con
Often unstable

There have been several bugs reported. Some of these bugs are: shutting down randomly, refusing to boot, refusing to shut down, menus may act strange, icons may disappear, etc.