Top Linux distribution depends on your needs. Which one are you looking for?
Top Linux distribution depends on your needs. Which one are you looking for?
I enjoy wearing fedoras. Mint is another well-liked option. Check out opensuse and Mageia.
Based on my experience, Ubuntu tends to be one of the least stable distributions. Still, I think opting for a Debian-based system would be a solid choice. If you're comfortable with Linux, switching to an Arch-based distribution could offer more customization options.
I'm using Manjaro Deepin now. It offers a solid start with a blend of OSX and Windows features. Setting it up is straightforward—download the community build from the Manjaro site, store it on your USB drive, and use Rufus or similar to install. The built-in package manager helps keep things updated and lets you install software via AUR for cutting-edge options, since Manjaro runs on Arch Linux.
Antegros (Arch Linux) offers continuous updates with top gaming and app compatibility. Running Overwatch at 70fps without any interruptions.
ubuntu is buggy and slow but pretty and everything is provided out of the box mint is the same as ubuntu but much faster thanks to cinnamon. One drawback is customizing cinnamon often results in bugs. I remember the transparent panel plugin error every time when the desktop starts. manjaro is just meh. it is one of the most bug free distro and everything is pretty provided and worked out of the box. however, the xfce desktop is a bit lacking and split screen doesnt function very well. I need to often retry several times to position split screen correctly i will try out debian, arch, and finally fedora before quitting distro hopping. Other more obscure distros ive tried include deepin. For those who think it is spyware, why dont you read its source code and point me the spying lines of code if you so smart https://www.openhub.net/p/linuxdeepin It is aweome at first but after a while, i simply got tired of its pretty mac like desktop. Cub linux is another one which is an utterly broken distro, dont tried this garbage.
These distributions offer solid performance. Mint, Ubuntu, Arch, Fedora, and Debian are all strong options. Manjaro works well too, though it may have some issues.
You probably won’t like CentOS. The kernel is stuck at version 3.10 with patches applied, so a fresh install might be better. Trying Linux from scratch is a solid way to learn and sharpen your bash skills. Still, I suggest using Mint or Fedora instead. Consider getting a budget 120GB SSD and installing Linux there—avoid dual-booting unless you really need it. Others have managed it without trouble, but I’ve skipped the whole setup process. I have a T420 running Windows 10 and Linux Mint on separate drives. Updated October 20, 2018 by SansVarnic