The Best Linux Distributions For Every User

After weeks of research and preparation, we’re proud to present yet another member to our Best Of family! Our latest addition is definitely one of the most sought after lists among users searching for alternative operating systems — the Best Linux Distros.

On this page, we feature 20 of the best Linux distributions, with a short but extremely detailed description, a link (so you know where to download it from) and our review of the distribution. The distributions are categorised according to their purpose. We hope that our Best Linux Distros will help you decide which flavour of Linux you’d like to run on your computer.

If your favourite Linux flavour is missing from our list, feel free to voice out in the comments section and we’ll consider adding it to the page. Don’t forget to bookmark our Best Linux Distributions page and visit it frequently!

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Jackson Chung

Jackson Chung, M.D. is the Associate Editor for MakeUseOf. You may get in touch with him via email. He also runs TheDailyBuggle where he's giving away 10 copies of Arcsoft Perfect365 for free!

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Waltdog72080

Even with Unity in the picture, You still can’t leave out Ubuntu. I might not like Unity a lot, but Ubuntu is still the best.

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The best at what exactly? Is it the most stable? No. The most bleeding edge? Nope. The more user-friendly? Not anymore by my accounts.

A guest!

How is Ubuntu not user-friendly? I started with Linux a few months ago, and have been using Ubuntu exclusively with no issues. I even installed it on my grandmother’s computer and it was easier for her to understand than Windows 7.

I did however, try Mint, and was left feeling “on my own” by the relatively limited community support when compared to Ubuntu; they have forums, “Ask Ubuntu” and much more support in general than when I would try to get solutions to my issues on Linux Mint.

The perspective of the traditional Linux user that is antagonistic to change, that hates Unity is not the perspective of the tech illiterate end-user.

prashanth

can any one guide me in installing redhat linux

http://www.makeuseof.com/answers Tina

Prashanth,

this is a question best asked at MakeUseOf Answers. You will receive suggestions for great tutorials and maybe direct advice. Good luck!

Mitch Newlin

Hey no problem. It’s not much to look at yet and MakeUseOf beat me to what I was really wanting to do lol but it still may be worth checking out. Good stuff MakeUseOf!
Mitch Newlin

Hey no problem. It’s not much to look at yet and MakeUseOf beat me to what I was really wanting to do lol but it still may be worth checking out. Good stuff MakeUseOf!