Project: Linux From Scratch
Version: 8.4
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-18
Votes: 1
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I am free to maintain this system as I see fit, no faceless admins - I have complete and total control, I can choose my own destiny with this distro, and keep package versions how I want, and disable and enable the features I WANT.
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 19.10
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-18
Votes: 1
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I've been waiting for months for Kubuntu 19.10 and now that it's out I'm quite pleased with it. KDE and Debian based is very nice. To make it even better I added the Kubuntu repository PPA that updates the distribution to KDE Plasma 5.17. Sweet! This iteration of Kubuntu is fast, stable, easily installed and quite polished. System resource usage is also pretty reasonable. If you're into customization what's better than a KDE desktop? I put a ton of software on this distribution by way of the Synaptic package manager, PPAs, and flatpaks and, so far, everything runs well. On my well decked out system Kubuntu 19.10 runs like a champ!
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Project: Debian
Version: 10
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-18
Votes: 0
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Have been running Debian since Lenny (5.0). Tried other distro's but always coming back to pure Debian.
A good base for my main desktop, even use it on my Raspberry PI and my NAS.
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Project: Xubuntu
Version: 19.10
Rating: 1
Date: 2019-10-18
Votes: 0
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No Synaptic Manager, no Wine. Not even Q4Wine. Why not?
Neither Photomatix nor EasyHDR can be installed.
Maybe the ready installed GIMP and the availability of PINTA and the single mediocre HDR will satisfy some people.
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 19.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-18
Votes: 0
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Strong debian tree origin
ZFS support - now on root FS
Nice looking desktop interface
Possibility to pay for support
Long Term Support
Those major advantages made this the OS we chose.
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Project: Ubuntu Budgie
Version: 19.10
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-18
Votes: 0
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If you liked 19.04, then you will love 19.10. It feels way snappier and quicker. I didn't have any issues during installation (previous 19.04 i had to try 3 times somehow). I also like the switchable graphics option by default for NVIDIA cards! All I can say is this is an absolute win 10 defeater! Now it has everything for me that I missed. Well done U-Budgie Team (and Ubuntu team)!!
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Project: AcademiX GNU/Linux
Version: 2.3
Rating: 9
Date: 2019-10-18
Votes: 1
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I had Linux Mint dual boot with Windows 10 for a year. I first installed in Academix virtualbox 2.2. I saw that it works fast and has enough programs for the school. After installing on real hdd there were no problems. Stable and fast, I like Phet, OpenMeca and Bow Simulator the most, it helps me a lot in school. Celeron N4000 / ddr4 4gb / hdd 500gb
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: 18.1.0
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-18
Votes: 0
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Simple / Fast / Stable / Mostly Graphical / Great Packages / Less Ram requirement
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Project: Linux Mint
Version: 19.2
Rating: 6
Date: 2019-10-18
Votes: 0
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I've been using Mint since the beginning of version 17, it was rock solid, stable and very fast. Mint 19 (with all desktops) is slow, fat a-rse and unstable. It takes 1:10 to boot to login screen, Mint 17 and Debian take 20 seconds, it takes 7 seconds to open Firefox on a 32GB rig, Debian and Mint 17 take 2 seconds. I hate timeshift, I hate flatpak and I hate systemd, one of these or something else has taken Mint down with it. I don't know what they've done, maybe too much bloatware. I now call it Mint Vista. I won't suggest another distro because people will think I have a vested interest, I don't! I really wanted to continue with Mint, but I can't justify it at this cost. It sucks on all my machines, in all flavors, so it's not a hardware issue. Bye mint.
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Project: AcademiX GNU/Linux
Version: 2.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-18
Votes: 0
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Amazing distro!Working perfect in my Dell Latitude e5440!Looks good and function very weel!
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Project: PCLinuxOS
Version: 2019.09
Rating: 8
Date: 2019-10-18
Votes: 0
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Thanks for not putting systemd in it! I predict a growth in numbers of users switching to PC Linux OS.
Spearmint2 at Mint forums.
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Project: Debian
Version: 9
Rating: 9
Date: 2019-10-17
Votes: 1
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Debian is actually quite good, which is surprising considering most distros these days. It gives you an easy install, and the best part is that you can replace systemd (yuck!) with sysvinit. However, many packages sadly require systemd.
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 19.10
Rating: 5
Date: 2019-10-17
Votes: 0
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Ubuntu (and all other distros too) should add support for RTL8821CE out of the box. Ubuntu should be the one and only easiest distros for newbies coming from Windows platform.
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Project: Linux Mint
Version: 19.2
Rating: 9
Date: 2019-10-17
Votes: 0
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It's an powerful OS, I was looking for an good alternative for Windows, Mint doesn't have me disappointed, always stable, not slower after a while.. I will recommend this distro for everyone who wants to have an alternative for windows. It's really friendly user interface.
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Project: Project Trident
Version: 19.10
Rating: 1
Date: 2019-10-17
Votes: 0
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Graphics do not work on physical hardware, only in a virtual environment.
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Project: KDE neon
Version: 20190919
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-17
Votes: 3
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I will just say this. This is the lightest and most responsive general use and beginner friendly Linux distribution I've tried on my low-end laptop and I basically tried all of them. All you need to do is disable all desktop effects and disable compositor which can be easily done in settings.
It makes me kind of feel stupid for ignoring the KDE desktop environment for so long because everyone was saying it's not a lightweight desktop environment. It's actually lighter than XFCE and in the same league of LXDE or LXQt but for some reason KDE Neon is even more responsive than Lubuntu or Debian LXDE or LXQt etc.
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Project: ArcoLinux
Version: 19.10.1
Rating: 9
Date: 2019-10-17
Votes: 0
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Using Arcolinux for half a year now.
Arcolinux documentation and tutorials, together with the arch wiki, are a big pro. Good organized.
It stimulates me to learn and explore Linux more.
Their YouTube tutorials are growing everyday. Thanks to Erik Dubios.
I think this project brings arch closer to a bigger audience. You can install it like any other distro or be more specific with your ISO. Step by step they will guide you in these processes.
A minor point for me, are the Sardi icons as default. Though i see it fits the project. I just don't like them.
Very informative and challenging project. Big thumbs up!
My main DE is Arcolinux I3-gaps on a compaq 8200 elite.
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Project: Debian
Version: 10
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-17
Votes: 6
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Debian is elegant, minimal, lightweight, fast, secure distro.
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: 18.1.0
Rating: 9
Date: 2019-10-17
Votes: 1
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- Looks pretty at my first sight.(KDE Manjaro)
- Easy to use package manager, based on pacman / Archlinux
- Mirrors everywhere
- Used several tools for my development in it, no issue found.
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Project: Q4OS
Version: 3.9
Rating: 9
Date: 2019-10-17
Votes: 0
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Q4OS is up there with the likes of Lubuntu/Xubuntu for your "revive ancient PC with modern OS" needs. Its resource usage is about on par with a LXDE Lubuntu, yet is far more feature full. It also has the added advantage of possessing a 32 bit version, which will be helpful if you need to revive truly ancient hardware.
I personally rather do like the "retro" theme, though modern Breeze theme options are also available.
All in all it might be one of my favorite distros. My only problem with it is that some of the built-in applications border on being useless. Konqueror as a web browser has about as much usability as Internet Explorer from the 2004, because in essence that is what it is.
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Project: Voyager Live
Version: 10.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-17
Votes: 0
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If you want Debian with Gnome this is the the easiest and most comfortable way to have it installed without complications with everything working properly and not have to waste your time after the installation to make everything work as it happens with a clean Debian installation.
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Project: Enso OS
Version: 0.3.1
Rating: 8
Date: 2019-10-17
Votes: 0
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very nice and userfriendly distro, but you notice that its an early version. keep on watching enso os
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 18.3
Rating: 8
Date: 2019-10-17
Votes: 1
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ENGLISH:
MX Linux for common uses: internet, office, videos is more than enough, for all that no need for terminal and its lines of command ... for the gaming I updated the kernel in 5.2 (Liquorix version) and I use the site "Proton db" my games are working better and better i plan to soon leave "Windows 10" ...
FRANCAIS:
MX Linux pour les usages courants : internet, bureautique, vidéos est largement suffisant, pour tout ça pas besoin de terminal et de ses lignes de commandes...pour le gaming j' ai mis à jour le kernel en 5.2 (version Liquorix) et j' utilise le site "Proton db" mes jeux marchent de mieux en mieux j' enisage de bientôt quitter "Windows 10"...
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Project: AcademiX GNU/Linux
Version: 2.3
Rating: 9
Date: 2019-10-17
Votes: 1
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I installed dual boot Academix and Kali Linux. With some changes in sources.list I managed to install most of the Kali tools directly on Academix. All on an i7-8565U, ddr4 8gb, ssd 256gb. It recognizes external Alpha rtl8187 very well. Metasploit works just as well on Academix. It moves as well as Kali, Mate stability helps the system a lot.
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Project: LXLE
Version: 18.04.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-17
Votes: 0
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I have used LXLE since 14.04; it is absolutely my favorite gnu/linux distro, bar none. Solid features, and my favorite laptop run sharp and clean when using LXLE. I have used multiple different newer and better laptops over the years, but my venerable t400 is still my go-to machine as a network engineer, and this is the distro to run on that Thinkpad. I have also run LXLE on an HP ProBook and an Asus Aspire S7, as well as my children's desktop PC, and it never disappoints. LXLE just works.
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Project: AcademiX GNU/Linux
Version: 2.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-17
Votes: 1
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I have used it as primary on my home/work laptop for two years now. Very slick and fast on old laptops, notably faster than Windows, Mint, other Linux distributions--only Puppy linux is faster, and Puppy requires a lot more hand-holding. I've given AcademiX away as a gift on used laptops to Linux-naive relatives, and installed it on an elderly parent's laptop as an alternative to Windows, with very happy customers in all cases.Very smart selection of software
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 18.3
Rating: 3
Date: 2019-10-17
Votes: 0
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Could not make the keyboard layout selection to work.properly
Did the wrong boot installation due to unclear instructions.
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Project: EndeavourOS
Version: 2019.09.15
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-16
Votes: 1
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Great discover this fast EndeavourOS. The first little windows (EndeavourOS Greeter) that appears in the middle of the screen after install, is the identity of this Distro : GENIUS ! It gave you all information you need to start with Arch. Already 73th position after 1 month here ! You deserve it, Thank You.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 18.3
Rating: 9
Date: 2019-10-16
Votes: 2
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PROS
It starts fast on my SSD. It uses the simple and smooth XFCE. It's rock stable if you don't uninstall stuff(lesson learned :).
CONS
I don't like how the audio mixer is confusing. I also couldn't change the default music player to VLC on my machine.
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Project: antiX
Version: 19-beta3
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-16
Votes: 10
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I Install atiX 19.B3 on my Intel Compute Stick STK1AW32SC!!Much better than Windows 10 originall was installed on stick.
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Project: DietPi
Version: 6.0
Rating: 9
Date: 2019-10-16
Votes: 0
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An excellent solution for DIY/home headless servers for tasks such as NAS/Pi-Hole/media server.
The creators build a bunch of useful tools that help remove the complexity of managing a headless linux setup for non-pros.
The devs regularly releases new versions and are very responsive on github/forums/twitter.
I am surprised this distro is not more well known.
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Project: Haiku
Version: R1-beta1
Rating: 9
Date: 2019-10-16
Votes: 1
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A great desktop OS. It has Libreoffice, Python, development environments, gcc, a package manager, decent web browser (still needs work for a lot of Web 2.0+ apps). It boots quickly, apps are quick to launch. It's Unix-like heritage means porting apps isn't too hard. With Python, gcc, Java, and now NodeJS, porting more applications should be easier. Still has some issues with hardware, especially wireless.
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Project: Debian
Version: 10
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-16
Votes: 6
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After installing Debian 10 is Rock Solid stable keep up the good work guys
Cheers Rob
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Project: FreeBSD
Version: 12.0
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-16
Votes: 2
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FreeBSD has come a long way from what it earlier was.
To me its a great system for server and laptop.
Using FreeBSD 12 on my Thinkpad atm. Everything worked out of the box (except suspend/resume, which needs a tweak) . Low on resources and it just works.
To me BSD has always been more logical than Linux in the way its built up.
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Project: Linux Lite
Version: 4.6
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-16
Votes: 0
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Linux Lite is my distro of choice because I can share it with friends and family (who know nothing about Linux) without getting a lot of follow-up questions about how to do this or that.
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: 18.1.0
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-16
Votes: 0
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You just about can’t find a better option than Manjaro if you want an OS that stays up-to-date, yet remains refreshingly stable.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 18.3
Rating: 8
Date: 2019-10-16
Votes: 0
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Not a bad Xfce Debian-based distro. I like Xfce and there are a lot of options for that desktop. Historically, I have favored Linux Lite or Manjaro or even Peppermint...but MX is good too. I rated it an 8 because I had troubling with my first couple of attempts at installation. Plus, I’m not crazy about the default side panel layout.
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 16.04
Rating: 9
Date: 2019-10-16
Votes: 1
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I am a very happy 16.04 (16.04.6) user. Everything about it is so smooth and stable, and i am also in love with the Unity desktop environment, for me it's super quick and the best desktop environment I've used. Together with the great distro that is ubuntu it makes up for the best PC for both person and work use.
Overall i will give ubuntu 9/10, mostly because they have choosen not to continue with Unity as a DE. I will continue to use Ubuntu in the years to come! Great work Ubuntu developers!
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Project: PureOS
Version: 9.0
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-16
Votes: 2
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One of the best GNU/Linux distro out there, the latest version is stable and has decent upto date softwares.
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Project: Arch Linux
Version: current
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-16
Votes: 0
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I am really impressed by the Arch Linux distro, both for the learning we are required to experience when installing it and for the stability and speed it offers.
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Project: BunsenLabs Linux
Version: helium-5
Rating: 6
Date: 2019-10-16
Votes: 2
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BunsenLabs is very much like an Ubuntu distribution, root file system similar and also way there are numerous scripts supporting one bl-application. I have found that it is much different than cb-applications with just a single bash script.
Could be trimmed back to about 600-700mb, unpopulated the bl-welcome and make it simpler. Less would go a lot further without a complex network of scripts, getting more confusing why they are there in the first place.
Have been a member for about 2 years but will leave after the next release, BunsenLabs simply isn't like CrunchBang any longer and they are heading completely off the grid.
I wish BunsenLabs success but not for me now!
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: 18.1.0
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-16
Votes: 2
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I am using KDE version (over two months in) at the moment and it has been fast and reliable so far so I am very pleased.
Pamac and AUR is so nice to have and so far there has been everything I have needed. What a great distro indeed.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 19-beta3
Rating: 6
Date: 2019-10-16
Votes: 0
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No support for RTL8821CE yet so for me this is not going to work.
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Project: KDE neon
Version: 20190919
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-16
Votes: 7
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It's really amazing. I have always been a bit skeptic of the KDE Plasma environment but this is perfect! Much faster than Gnome and seems much more stable. This is probably the best distro.
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Project: AcademiX GNU/Linux
Version: 2.3
Rating: 9
Date: 2019-10-16
Votes: 2
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So far I have not had any problems with Academix, I have been testing it for two months, I have installed over 50 programs for education and it works quite well for a new distribution. I installed in the high school computer lab on 10 dual boot computers with Windows. The students were pleased with him especially because they do not crash like Windows. However, I would like a solution to block adult sites
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Project: AcademiX GNU/Linux
Version: 2.3
Rating: 8
Date: 2019-10-16
Votes: 1
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Works great, no glitches.
Faster than another educational distro.
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Project: LXLE
Version: 18.04.3
Rating: 9
Date: 2019-10-16
Votes: 0
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this the fastest distro for my old notebook
appreciate
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Project: Fedora
Version: 31-beta
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-15
Votes: 18
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10/10. Anaconda might confuse a new user because its process is different vs. the usual suspects. However, Fedora doesn't seem like it's geared towards those particular users the way Ubuntu and Mint flavors are.
System is fast, stable, and Gnome 3.34 is a big improvement over previous versions. Packages are as up to date as any distribution with a normal release cycle could be. Kernel stays rolling through the life of the release as well as major desktop environments, certain essential desktop applications, and more.
DNF is easy to use and feature packed, although a little slower than some of the other dependency resolvers such as apt or pacman.
No problems with hardware on a Dell Inspiron 7370 with touch. Everything worked out of the box.
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Project: elementary OS
Version: 5.0
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-15
Votes: 0
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elementary OS is the best Linux distribution I've ever used. The desktop environment is very polished and feels as if it was pieced together thoughtfully. Many of the default applications are nice and the unique features of elementary OS are great. I've used many Linux distributions and most of them felt as if they were hacked together somewhat amateurishly. elementary os, on the other hand, feels like a complete operating system which is ready to go immediately.
I have a few complaints but they are pretty minor.
- Not too found of paid software in the GUI package manager
- Weird default shortcuts in terminal
- Having to install the tweaking program from a third party.
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Project: elementary OS
Version: 5.0
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-15
Votes: 3
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This is hands-down the sleekest, most polished GNU/Linux distribution I've used. This will be my sole distro from now on and the 1st distro I feel comfortable recommending to Linux newbies. FYI, I was a long-time user of openSUSE Tumbleweed (with KDE) and, more recently, Solus (with Budgie). I have also used, for extended periods of time: Fedora (with GNOME), openSUSE Leap 15.1 (with KDE), KDE Neon, and Linux Mint (with Cinnamon).
elementary OS is also the 1st distro that made me, just by its quality, pull out my wallet and donate money to the project.
As my cons: (1) ufw does not seem to harmonize with the GUI "Firewall" application in the system settings (I enabled ufw on the command line but Firewall is still shown as disabled), (2) I had issues getting "youtube-dl" working (apt doesn't install the current version, which is the only one that worked and I still haven't gotten "mps-youtube" working at all (not sure what's going haywire with those command-line python applications but they've worked without issue for me on other distros), and (3) the elementary Mail and Calendar applications could not actually log into my Google account, so I had to switch over to Thunderbird (2FA might be part of the reason, but current applications should be able to assume and handle Google accounts). However, I'm sold on this distro and would like to support its in-house applications (I dropped VS Code in favor of eOS's "Code" (in dark mode)).
Also, I know there's a third-party repo that can be added to install "Tweaks" for elementary, but I haven't wanted to add that repo just to get "Dark Mode" for the OS and think t should be a native option.
Overall, the entire distro is performant and consistent aesthetically and software-wise. There's just no Linux distro that shows this much care and attention to details. I liked Solus 4 with Budgie DE, but the apparent "loose ends" and inconsistencies made it just obvious where development couldn't close the gaps.
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