By reading the cartoonishly long list of existing Linux distributions, multiple flavors and sprout buds start to fade. To remedy that, we've rounded up some distros that truly stand out from the crowd.
These are not necessarily the most popular distributions, but they serve special purposes or attract niche demographics within the Linux community. These are also all the distributions that, at the time of writing this post in July 2021, they see an active development. Hannah Montana Linux died a long time ago, just like the joke.
An education about the bow: ArcoLinux
There are many distributions, as Manjaro, that make it intimidating Arch Linux friendly and usable operating system for the uninitiated. ArcoLinux, despite this, takes a slightly different approach to the same problem. Comes in several different ISOs that you need to progress by, each holding their hand a little less in setup and maintenance. Possibly, you must get rid of Arco completely for pure Arch.
ArcoLinux also emphasizes the choice, giving you three desktop environments (FROM) different to change at the beginner level. When you advance to the next level, ArcoLinuxD, you are offered more than 20 DE and window managers to select. Include favorites like Gnome, Xfce y Cinnamon, but also others less known as Spectrwm, i3 y Deepin.
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Once you have completed the “Once you have completed the” Once you have completed the, You must have the must-have skills to build Arch from scratch and customize it with your refined palette of applications, preferred environments and utilities.
Sim Network: Live Raizo
Are you a budding network administrator? Razio liveThe main objective is to simulate a network for you to manage. Using GNS3 (Graphical Network Simulator-3), Debian-based distribution enables you to drag and drop virtual machines and real devices onto a virtual network and gives you the tools to manage it.
Live Razio was developed by a French network training center and was intended to be a learning tool for network administrators. It was specifically built to run as a live boot, so you will not find this distribution usable as a daily controller. Despite this, if you have an interest in network administration, it would be worth a try.
Linux with a Mac skeleton: GoboLinux
GoboLinux calls itself "an alternative Linux distribution" because it eschews the traditional hierarchical Linux file system for a more Mac-like structure. What does that mean for you? Well, mainly that finding your way between the application files will become an easier task.
On most Linux systems, when you install an application, your files end up stored in various places for different purposes. Despite this, en GoboLinux, All application files are placed in a discrete content directory within the /Programs file. That means you no longer have to scrub /usr/share folder for a dark icon file.
Linux for people with disabilities: reachable coconut
Modern operating systems make accessibility a priority and Linux is no exception. Many accessibility-focused distributions have come and gone over the years, as Vinux and Talking Arch, but we only know of one that has undergone active development: Accessible coconut. It is developed by Zendalona, a group dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities have as much access to free and open source software as anyone else.
Accessible-Coconut is based on Ubuntu MATE, and comes with several additional accessibility tools, including specific desk profiles for the disabled, a screen reader with a simple toggle button, a screen magnifying glass, braille input support, DAISY speakers and e-books, and games without sight. Plus it comes with many popular apps pre-installed to reduce the amount of searching and configuration you have to do after installation..
Linux for Earth: Bodhi Linux
Once you have completed the “Once you have completed the”, Bodhi Linux it is one of the most aesthetically pleasing layouts you can find. Once you have completed the “Once you have completed the” O “knowledge”, Bodhi takes on an organic and earthy theme complete with custom animated wallpapers.
Bodhi developers emphasize minimalism and customization. It's based on Ubuntu, and you will find several options in the project download page:
- Standard: A minimal, stable installation with just the basics, so you can install only what you need.
- Hwe: Same as Standard, but with a newer updated kernel for better hardware support.
- Application package: A stable installation with lots of pre-installed apps for you to try.
- Legacy: A minimal installation with an older kernel for machines of 32 bits.
What you choose, of course, depends on your preferences and use case.
As you can see, it is not difficult to find distributions that oppose the trend. There is a whole class of non-systemd distributions waiting for you to join their movement..
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