When comparing Bodhi vs Obarun, the Slant community recommends Obarun for most people. In the question“What are the best Linux distributions for desktops?” Obarun is ranked 55th while Bodhi is ranked 76th. The most important reason people chose Obarun is:
Freedom for the users.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Low resource consumption
System requirements include 128 MB RAM, 2.5 GB hard disk space, and a 300 MHz processor.
Pro Minimal base system
The philosophy for the distribution is to provide a minimal base system so that users can populate it with the software they want. Thus, by default it only includes software that is essential to most Linux users, including file browsers (EFM), a web browser (Midori) and a terminal emulator (Terminology).
Pro Different profiles to choose on first startup
Bohdi Linux offers a few different profiles to choose from when first booting the OS.
Pro Built in compositing
Bohdi Linux has built in compositing. Users can choose a composited desktop upon first boot by choosing the fancy profile.
Pro No telemetry
Freedom for the users.
Cons
Con Installer
The instasller is abysmal. Is there really no way to install this distro without using it ?
Con Complex for newbies
Because freedom in the world today is not simple