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Ubuntu
Latest Update: 22.04 LTS
One of the most popular distros, known for ease of use, extensive support, and ideal for beginners.
Based on: Debian
Default Desktop: GNOME
Arch Linux
Update Style: Rolling Release
A lightweight and flexible distro for advanced users. Follows the KISS principle and grants complete control.
Based on: Independent
Default Desktop: (User Choice)
Linux Mint
Latest Update: 21.3
Famous for its familiar Cinnamon interface and high popularity among Windows converts.
Based on: Ubuntu
Default Desktop: Cinnamon, MATE
Fedora
Latest Update: 43
Famous for its (Red Hat) lineage and high popularity among those transitioning from Windows.
Based on: Ubuntu
Default Desktop: Cinnamon, MATE
Debian
Latest Update: 13.4.0
Known for its stability as an (Independent) system and favored by newcomers from Windows.
Based on: Ubuntu
Default Desktop: Cinnamon, MATE
CentOS
Latest Update: 10
Well-known for its familiar interface and popularity among Windows system administrators.
Based on: Fedora, Red Hat
Default Desktop: GNOME
Slackware
Latest Update: 15.0
Famed for its traditional interface and appeal to those transitioning from Windows environments.
Based on: Independent
Default Desktop: KDE, Xfce, etc.
PureOS
Latest Update: 10.3
Known for a smooth interface and privacy focus, popular among former Windows users.
Based on: Debian
Default Desktop: KDE Plasma
Slackel
Latest Update: 8.0
Slackel is a Linux distribution based on Slackware and Salix, fully compatible with both.
Based on: Slackware, Salix
Default Desktop: MATE, Openbox
Kali Linux
Focus: Security & Pentesting
The most powerful distro for penetration testing and digital auditing with hundreds of specialized tools.
Based on: Debian
Default Desktop: Xfce
RedHat
Latest Version: 9
One of the most powerful and robust systems in the Linux world for enterprise use.
Based on: Fedora
Default Desktop: GNOME 40
openSUSE
Latest Version: 2025
A versatile distro offering both Leap (stable) and Tumbleweed (rolling) versions.
Based on: Independent
Desktop: GNOME, KDE, Xfce, etc.
Zorin
Latest Update: 18
Designed to be a familiar and beautiful alternative to Windows and macOS.
Based on: Debian, Ubuntu (LTS)
Default Desktop: GNOME, Xfce
Puppy
Latest Update: 21.3
Incredibly lightweight and fast, designed to run from RAM and revive older computers.
Based on: Independent
Default Desktop: JWM, Openbox
PCLinuxOS
Latest Update: 9
A user-friendly rolling release distro that makes Linux easy for everyone.
Based on: Independent
Default Desktop: KDE Plasma, MATE, Xfce
Mageia
Latest Update: 9
A community-driven distro focused on making stable, safe, and enjoyable software for all.
Based on: Independent
Desktop: GNOME, KDE, Xfce, etc.
Neptune
Latest Update: 9.1
Focuses on providing an elegant out-of-the-box experience with KDE Plasma.
Based on: Debian
Default Desktop: KDE Plasma
Manjaro
Latest Update: 26.0.4
A user-friendly, always up-to-date operating system based on Arch Linux.
Based on: Arch
Desktop: Xfce, KDE, GNOME, etc.
Kubuntu
Latest Update: 25.10
A flavor of Ubuntu that uses the KDE Plasma desktop instead of GNOME.
Based on: Debian, Ubuntu
Default Desktop: KDE Plasma
BunsenLabs
Latest Version: Carbon-1
A lightweight Debian-based distro featuring a customized Openbox desktop.
Based on: Debian (Stable)
Default Desktop: Openbox
Lubuntu
Latest Update: 26.04
A fast and lightweight version of Ubuntu that uses the LXQt desktop environment.
Based on: Debian, Ubuntu
Default Desktop: LXQt
Netrunner
Latest Update: 26
A complete Linux OS for desktops, laptops, and netbooks based on Debian.
Based on: Debian (Stable)
Default Desktop: KDE Plasma
Bodhi
Latest Update: 7.0.0
Known for its minimalist approach and the unique Moksha desktop environment.
Based on: Debian, Ubuntu
Default Desktop: Moksha (Enlightenment)
Parrot
Latest Update: 7.1
A security-focused OS designed for penetration testing, privacy, and development.
Based on: Debian (Stable)
Default Desktop: MATE, KDE, etc.