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Ubuntu

Ubuntu is a Debian Linux-based open source operating system for desktop computers.
- A few years on Ubuntu/Lubuntu/Xubuntu: it is good, usually no problems, even my grandfather can use it when I install it. vitalyzdanevich • Dec 2019 • 1 agrees and 0 disagrees
- As cakedy said, Gentoo is geared toward experienced Linux users. Also, Ubuntu includes a lot of software from the start, whereas with Gentoo, you would install everything manually and customize it to your liking. crazypens30 • Jan 2019 • 2 agrees and 0 disagrees
- Gentoo is mainly for experienced Linux users and is source based while Ubuntu is aimed towards newer users and uses binary packages. cakedy • Aug 2018 • 3 agrees and 1 disagrees
Free Open Source Windows Linux Windows S
Customizable Linux-based Based on Debian APT package manager ... OTA Updates Package Manager Security & Privacy Support for Unicode Based on Debian Linux-based Operating system Support for .deb files Add a feature

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Debian

WHAT is Debian? The Debian Project is an association of individuals who have made common cause to create a free operating system. This operating system that we have...
- It works. But old software != stable software. On the website of Audacity audio editor in the news I see that they have dark theme - I need dark theme - but in official Debian repository of Debian it will be after a few years. vitalyzdanevich • Dec 2019 • 1 agrees and 0 disagrees
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Stability Rolling release Customizable Package Manager ... Based on Debian Scientific Calculator Security & Privacy Transmission bitTorrent client Configurable installation process Low memory usage Operating system Package Control UI customization Add a feature

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Linux Mint

Linux Mint is one of the most popular desktop Linux distributions and used by millions of people. The purpose of Linux Mint is to produce a modern, elegant and...

Free Open Source Linux
Customizable Based on Ubuntu Windows-like Ad-free ... Support for Nvidia drivers Out Of The Box Cinnamon Desktop Debian package compatible User friendly Built-in File Manager Community based Based on Debian Extensive settings menu Night mode/Dark Theme Operating system Package Manager Security & Privacy Unix-like X11/Xorg Program Launchers Based on Debian Extensible window manager Multiple languages No Tracking Privacy focused XFCE support Add a feature

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Arch Linux

Arch Linux is an independently developed, i686- and x86_64-optimised GNU/Linux distribution targeted at competent Linux users. It uses pacman, its home-grown package...
- Also targets advanced users, but its excellent documentation, and slightly less low-level methods make it more approachable to newcomers as well. Buster_Blue • Dec 2017 • 2 agrees and 0 disagrees
Free Open Source Linux
Customizable Rolling release Lightweight Arch User Repository ... Community based Minimalistic Wiki documentation Bleeding edge Linux-based Package Manager ARM support For geek Operating system Package Control UI customization Add a feature

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Manjaro Linux

Manjaro is a user-friendly Linux distribution based on the independently developed Arch operating system.

Free Open Source Linux Arch Linux
Rolling release Based on Arch Linux Lightweight Community based ... Customizable Arch User Repository ARM support Clean design Live booting from usb Simple installation Stability User friendly Configurable Linux-based Support for Nvidia drivers Operating system Out Of The Box Plasma based Rolling release Security focused X86/x64 Compatibility Add a feature

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Fedora

The Fedora Project is an openly-developed project designed by Red Hat Enterprise Linux , open for general participation, led by a meritocracy, following a set of project objectives.

Free Open Source Linux
Linux-based Out Of The Box An in-built GUI Customizable ... Desktop Environment Operating system Unix-like Wayland support Key rebinding Multiple languages Separated workspaces Add a feature

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Windows 7

Windows 7 is the successor to Windows Vista . The new OS introduces a compelling combination of welcome innovations and much-needed...
- Discontinued
  Mainstream support for Windows 7 ended on January 13, 2015. Extended support with security updates ended on January 14, 2020.
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elementary OS

elementary OS is a free, fast and aesthetically pleasing operating system based on Ubuntu .

Free Open Source Linux
macOS-like App center Flatpak Lightweight ... Out Of The Box Unix kernel Configurable Debian package compatible Distraction-free UI Operating system Based on Ubuntu Add a feature

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macOS

macOS is a Unix-based operating system, developed and marketed by Apple Inc. It is designed to run on Macintosh computers, having been pre-installed on all Macs since...

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Consistent UI Compatible with Microsoft Office Operating system Spotlight ... Unix-like Apps with Chromecast Support Privacy focused QuickLook File Preview Unlock with fingerprint Voice Commands Add a feature

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ReactOS

ReactOS™ is an Open Source effort to develop a quality operating system that is compatible with applications and drivers written for the Microsoft® Windows™ NT...

Free Open Source Windows FreeDOS
Windows XP Compatibility Run Windows software Lightweight Nt kernel ... Community based Operating system Package Manager Support for BTRFS Windows-like Add a feature

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it is like a rolling plan, it update's instead of new installation

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