Project: deepin
Version: 15.11
Rating: 9
Date: 2019-10-15
Votes: 0
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Downloaded it and installed on
a) an older desktop that ran linux mint 17.3.
b) a laptop that also ran linux mint 17.3
I currently run latest Ubuntu on my newest desktop (kernel 5)
Best of what I like best on Deepin are:
* the user interface and the systems panel are excellent and best I've seen over a number of linux systems.
* stability excellent
* speed good on old hardware.
* software apps are all good so far. The only glitch is firefox defaulted to Chinese language - but managed to set it to English in a few minutes (even though I don't read Chinese) - some apps are not the latest, but that is generally ok as I trust that it takes time for the Deepin team to ensure new app versions are compatible and work well with Deepin.
* it would be better if Deepin incorporated linux kernel 5.x as I have some hardware on my new desktop that is dependent on having kernel 5.x to work.
* Strangely I noticed that under Ubuntu (my newest desktop) I have some difficulty with some Chinese sites (eg slower to display, or just plain discouraging to reach) yet using the same browsers on Deepin, I have experienced a much better access and displaying of several Chinese sites. What that is so I don't know.
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Project: OpenBSD
Version: 6.5
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-15
Votes: 0
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just werks
secure by default
easy to configure and powerful firewall
secure port of X11 (Xenocara)
easy to configure and secure http server (httpd)
acme-client replaces let's encrypt certbot
smtpd is so much easier to configure and run than postfix
friendly with thinkpads
clean and correct source code
best documentation out of all the *nixs
pledge(2) syscall
unveil(2)
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Project: Void
Version: current
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-15
Votes: 0
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Void is the most hassle free rolling release linux operating system I have used thus far.
System management is extremely easy and straight forward. The "init" software is very small and light weight. The package management "XBPS" is very capable and fast in installing software and can handle dependencies and cache clean up with ease. It supports installing from the Source as well but I have not tried it yet.
Void is what I find myself the most comfortable with to use. It's awesome.
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Project: SliTaz GNU/Linux
Version: 5.0-rolling
Rating: 8
Date: 2019-10-15
Votes: 0
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I installed it on a EePC 1Gb RAM 64b , CPU 1.6 GHz and it start ( 25s) and run very fast ; very good for such computers .
No problem for Wifi or ethernet detection .
No problem wih soundcard ( I tested others distros with sound on"mute" at each start !!Grrr ).
I don't use any printers .....
Install could be easier : always message " check your inputs" but never indicate which to be corrected !
CONS :
-Midori works good & fast except for some website ...I installed also firefox
- In multiboot use ,Slitaz don't detect others distros and others don't detect it (except AntiX which detected it as " unknown Linux " and generated a grub menu suitable for Slitaz and also all others distros ( great after several months using only distro ) .
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Project: deepin
Version: 15.11
Rating: 9
Date: 2019-10-15
Votes: 0
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The best Linux distro I have used so far. Light and fast. I have not given 10/10 because the repository does not have latest software updates like python3 version, php7 version, WPS and others.
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Project: NuTyX
Version: 11.1
Rating: 5
Date: 2019-10-15
Votes: 0
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os-prober isn't shipped with the iso, so if you choose to install grub, you end up with having a grub menu that has only NuTyX entries,You will need to be booting your other distros via the grub shell, which is cumbersome.
Emacs 25 installs correctly but doesn't run (it crashes right after it starts)
The support id done via the forum and a discrod server. The discord server has approximately 4 to 8 people connected (or rather accounts, since some accounts are just bots). Support via forum is preferred, and if you talk french that's even better (the distro head is french speaking swiss).
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Project: Xubuntu
Version: 18.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-15
Votes: 0
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This was one of the most polished Xfce desktops I've seen out-of-the-box from any distro. Xubuntu can really resurrect an old (or modern but extremely weak) machine and make it usable again, all while looking pretty darn nice. Xfce is not my favorite DE but it is undeniably fast and is popular for good reason. Also, being Debian- and Ubuntu-based, you of course have access to all the software you could need and it's easy to find help online.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 19-beta3
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-15
Votes: 5
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Xfce is beautifully implemented, everything is blisteringly fast. No significant problems; any issues have been resolved in minutes by searching the excellent forum.
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Project: AcademiX GNU/Linux
Version: 2.3
Rating: 9
Date: 2019-10-15
Votes: 0
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AcademiX 2.3 is working okay on my computer, I don't see any problems. I don't need the extra drivers on my desktop computer, my onboard Ethernet is always configured correctly. But I know I will need the non-free firmware on my Dell Latitude E6400 laptop, for the Broadcom WiFi.
The desktop computer is nothing special, just an old machine I built myself from various parts. Has an Antec case holding an Intel Xeon X3450 processor installed on a SuperMicro X8SIA motherboard, 32 GB ECC DDR3 RAM, nVidia 9600 GT PCI-E video card, Sound Blaster PCI card, and a KINGSTON 240 GB SSD drive. And three conventional SATA spinning hard drives for storage. Most of the components are 8 to 12 years old, except for the SSD drive. No problems at all.
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Project: Arch Linux
Version: current
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-15
Votes: 0
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Best distro ever!
If you want to learn about linux and use a real distribution, this is the one.
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Project: AcademiX GNU/Linux
Version: 2.3
Rating: 9
Date: 2019-10-15
Votes: 1
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Installed on an old computer equipped with Intel T 5800. We have changed menus and icons to reduce consumption. The result was a memory consumption of approximately 350 MB (4 GB RAM). It moves fast and efficiently for old hardware. In live it moves a little harder, however iso is equipped with many drivers for wifi and printers. Stable as Debian Buster
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Project: Debian
Version: 10
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-15
Votes: 2
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Debian is a really excellent GNU/Linux distro: lightweight, fast, stable and secure. Our company started using the Debian distro since 2009.
We use this distro for servers, workstations, laptops and embedded devices. No serious problem was found in more than 10 years.
Give Debian project a big hand!
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Project: Clonezilla Live
Version: 2.6.3-7
Rating: 9
Date: 2019-10-15
Votes: 0
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This works great. My go to for cloning partitions and Hard Drives. I have used the Server version to clone multiple laptops at the same time. Works great! The only feature that is missing is the ability to shrink a partition to a smaller one. This would make it a 10/10
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 18.3
Rating: 9
Date: 2019-10-14
Votes: 1
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I love that the latest and greatest linux distro is using Xfce as its desktop environment. Xfce has always been the underdog. It may not have all the spinning rims and bouncing icons, but Xfce is, in my opinion, the easiest and best desktop available. This disto employs it perfectly.
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Project: Devuan GNU+Linux
Version: unstable
Rating: 6
Date: 2019-10-14
Votes: 2
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This is a direct comparison to Artix (Arch based systemd free Linux), There is no direct way to install ceres w/o using another medium (debootstrap with another distro or version) The ascii to ceres upgrade failed to be complete, I had to manually install some packages that were "held back" and somehow xorg was removed completely during the dist-upgrade. After everything was done, I was left with a system that was bloated with all kinds of unnecessary installs, and the base system openbox+lxqt was using approx. 100 more MB of ram than Artix after a reboot. The "workaround" that Devuan is using seems to be incomplete. I experienced problems within the first hour of using. Apps hanging, etc. Artix lxqt+openbox used about 420-430mb of ram on fresh boot. The packages I have access to are more up to date and in over a year of running Artix I had only one problem that was resolved within an hour. Devuan has been getting more and more behind Debian with each release. Beowulf (Devuan Testing) has no disclosed release date and it's basically obsolete already. I ran Ascii for about a year before switching to Artix and everyone talks about debian/devuan stability on the stable branches. I left Devuan ASCII due to stability problems with an update that left 3 systems unusable. Artix(Arch) has been rock-solid even as a rolling-release. I would strongly suggest reviewing Artix before deciding on Devuan Ceres.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 19-beta3
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-14
Votes: 11
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The best os.
Is light,fast and very configurable.
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Project: AcademiX GNU/Linux
Version: 2.3
Rating: 9
Date: 2019-10-14
Votes: 2
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I tested XFCE instead of Mate, it moves just as fast. Instead Cinnamon moves harder on Academix. The computer I tested has an i7 of the first generations with 4gb ram. It is important that there is a desire to introduce Linux in the education of young people. Maybe developers are also thinking of a version with XFCE preinstalled
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Project: Linux Mint
Version: 19.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-14
Votes: 4
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outstanding OS in every aspects.
Far better than ubuntu.
Good it uses flatpak by default, as snap packages have no good structure and stablity.
I like mintupdate , which provide auto update feature . you have to enable it by one click.
x-apps are far better than gnome apps in customization and usability. :)
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Project: Debian
Version: 10
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-14
Votes: 4
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I used to try many Linux distros, but Debian started to be my choice more than 5 years.
I love it, because:
+ Minimal: The network installer of Debian comes without boated software, unnecessary packages. It helps me customize my desktop easily.
+ Drivers installation are optional: You can install free drivers or non-free drivers.
+ Multi-architecture support: I can install and use Debian with my x86_64 laptop, my PowerPC server and my R-Pi board without any problem. Because, these architectures are officially supported by Debian developers.
+ Many packages: there are 59000 well-tested packages the official APT repository of Debian, so I can install what software I need without worries.
I want to give a special thank to Debian developers, who are making excellent distro for life!
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Project: Debian
Version: 10
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-14
Votes: 6
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Whatever I do, wherever I wander, I always come back to Debian. Even MX Linux where I stayed one year was not as reliable as Debian.
Stability, security, huge community, mind peace. What else to say ?
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Project: Zorin OS
Version: 15-r1
Rating: 9
Date: 2019-10-14
Votes: 0
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I like Zorin OS distro. User friendly and useful. Thanks for developer.
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Project: OpenBSD
Version: 6.4
Rating: 1
Date: 2019-10-14
Votes: 0
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Surprisingly slow performance, low hardware compatibility, abnormal 'secure' restrictions for software choices, incompatible virtualization standards. Useless to me as Desktop.
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Project: AcademiX GNU/Linux
Version: 2.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-14
Votes: 2
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Triple boot, Windows 10, Ubuntu 18.04 and the latest Academix installed. There were no problems with the installation but it is difficult for me to get used to Mate. To appreciate the large number of programs for education in the repository, an issue forgotten by other distributions. Maybe it's time for Linux to start offensive on the education segment
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Project: Solus
Version: 4.0
Rating: 9
Date: 2019-10-14
Votes: 0
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Excellent distribution. Very stable, it has fast and efficient package management. However, a lot of documentation is lacking on the manufacturer's website to assist beginners.
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Project: Pop!_OS
Version: 19.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-14
Votes: 0
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I've been using this for a month now. Elegant and modern. It's the best Linux distro.
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Project: Clear Linux
Version: 27900
Rating: 4
Date: 2019-10-13
Votes: 1
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I like the distro I'd like it could be compatible with deb packages, it wuold be great.
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Project: Obarun
Version: 2019.10.01
Rating: 5
Date: 2019-10-13
Votes: 0
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The install process is not aligned with arch. The installer always fails for me to install any bootloader. The live environment is functional and has a nice theme. I found it much easier to install a Gentoo source or a pure Arch using the command line for installation. There are much better install methods that have progressed quite nicely over the years, but Obarun chooses not to use them.
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Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 8.0
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-13
Votes: 1
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brought all 3 of my old thinkpad r51e's back to life not just working but actually functional and snappy and useable love it love it love it :)
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Project: Mageia
Version: 7.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-13
Votes: 10
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I've been using Mageia 7 with Mate for more than six months now. Multi-purpose: Libreoffice, Firefox, Apache SSL server, Samba server, etc. What can I say? Nothing, it just works.
I had to change the motherboard. Mageia adapted; I didn't have to reinstall anything. I only had to recreate a web connection.
Mageia, it's magical.
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 19.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-13
Votes: 0
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La mejor distribucion con Kde Plasma que he usado, una vez que comenzas a usar Kubuntu dificil que quieras otras distribuciones.
Felicitaciones a los desarrolladores
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Project: FreeBSD
Version: 12-STABLE
Rating: 1
Date: 2019-10-13
Votes: 0
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did everything in my power in the i386 version and the 64 bit to get it up and running just a no go for me
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Project: Linux Mint
Version: 19.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-13
Votes: 12
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Mintupdate is powerfull update manager. It offers many features and preferences to users. You can easily manage Linux kernel's with Mintupdate. Automatic update and automatic maintenance options are very useful. Best Linux distro has best update manager.
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Project: openSUSE
Version: 15.1
Rating: 8
Date: 2019-10-13
Votes: 3
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Just installed it, works ok... Comparing to Fedora, it is more easier to install virtualbox. However, still problems. e.g. hddtemp installed, but somehow it is not shown when using which, and not runnable... no idea why... it works perfectly on Fedora 30. because of hddtemp, it break my conkyrc. but at least runnable. Tumbleweed cannot even run my conkyrc, creating floating point error ....
The biggest problem is it takes long time to download the DVD.iso, but it tooks over 2 hrs to install as it still go goes to opensuse repo to download the latest version. so why bother creating DVD.iso? i tried the small live version, but not so smooth, you need to enter the repo yourself.... it is disappointing., why not enable opensuse repo by default.... I am not even talking about packman repo... I can enter it manually later.... the installation process is extremely slow and inefficient when comparing to Fedora...
But once installed, things are ok. not too bad...
Conclusion: ok, can be improved...
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Project: ArcoLinux
Version: 19.10.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-13
Votes: 8
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I've been a proud user of this distro for 18 months - release-by-release, it's improving on any possible dimension. It runs so smoothly both on my old Thinkpad and the fancy workstation I use at the office.
Over the last six years, I gave also a chance at a couple of Debian- and Arch-based distros. I've got to say there's nothing that is minimally close to ArcoLinux.
Yup, E. Dubois is the man, definitely!
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Project: Zorin OS
Version: 15-r1
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-13
Votes: 0
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Zorin os is the ideal distribution for different users: for newcomers from the world of Windows or Mac, for those who want to play, for those who want to have a fast operating system, stable and very functional for work and leisure.
Their web page brings the necessary instructions to get started in this wonderful operating system.
If it's not enough you can purchase the Ultimate version that incorporates developer support.
Finally, I was surprised by its versatility as I was able to install it on a computer with a touch screen.
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Project: KDE neon
Version: 20190919
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-13
Votes: 0
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Running this on an old HP laptop (G61?)
Anyway after trying some other Debian/ubuntu based distros this is the only one that knows about this laptops scroll bit on the touchpad! A small detail you might think, no turns out it is everything!
As with other KDE based distros the wallet/wifi thing is a judgment call, get rid of it so I don't have to turn it off would be nice
KDE? How can I run Firefox you say? Well there the KDE love is replaced by pragmatism, my (GTK) browser of choice the default .
Plug you phone in and MTP is there waiting to slurp files this way and that, take note Ubuntu.
But KDE man, KDE you feel me?
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Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 8.0
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-12
Votes: 4
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Puppy's running on all of my machines and is always with me on USB.
After learning WOOF-CE build system, I made some changes to it and built a puplet for my own special developer and graphics needs without increasing memory consumption much.
I'm using it as a "whole system in a pocket" on USB to
- make web development with php, javascript and Firefox-Developer-Edition
- develop gimp plugins with C, Python
- compile Java apps for Android with commandline tools and editors (yes, without Android-Studio!)
- do some graphics work with Gimp and graphics tablets (Digimend compiled for Puppy)
- compose some music tracks with schism tracker
- use it as a rescue system
- play retro games with dosbox
I've tried to build 2 almost identical versions for 32 and 64 Bit so this puplet is tested running from Atom N270 netbook to newest i7 machines. It really puts fun back to computing, the flexibility of this 'simple' build system is outstanding and performance of the built OS is slick.
You'll learn a lot if doing with Puppy, get a deep knowledge of how these systems work and how to make most of them.
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Project: Debian
Version: testing
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-12
Votes: 8
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Debian Testing with the new Gnome 3.34 and just a couple of frippery extensions and cpu management... fast as a light, stable, beautiful, and supports 32 and 64 bits. This is the standard, this is the Linux should be. 10 stars!
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Project: AcademiX GNU/Linux
Version: 2.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-12
Votes: 4
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Ryzen 2500, 8 gb ram, ssd 256 Mint + Academix. Phet installed from Edu, occupies 5 gb on hdd, a real gem for my students, applet for math, chemistry, physics, biology. Pyromaths and Carmetal work very well. Otherwise I did not have time to test other programs but I will make time to study in detail the list of installable programs
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Project: Debian
Version: 10
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-12
Votes: 14
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The Kernel:
Includes all major to mid prominent mandatory access control implementations.
includes plenty of interfaces and hooks which in many cases are being removed by other distros.
this allows you to migrate any possible security solution you've been using on a different system without any complications.
Packages:
wow, you can find almost everything in there, and even if you don't, the upstream provides appimage version so you're covered either way.
3rd Party support:
Every major Software provider (Microsoft, Oracle, etc.) has got a dedicated debian repository (like VirtualBox, Wine or MonoDevelop to name a few) this allows you to get the most recent versions of the applications built against debians's stable libraries using one unified system update command.
Desktop:
KDE Plasma, fast, low memory footprint, QT, Feature-rich, productivity centered.
The Plasma desktop on debian(Buster) is very stable, everything works as expected plus i can manage my system with a GUI including stuff like systemdD, CPU temperature, Grub, SDDM, and so on since everything is already precompiled in debian's official repository to be used with kde system config.
Security:
Stable versions are frozen and constantly supplied with security patches by a dedicated debian security team.
This approach is reasonable to avoid broken software especially within a server environment.
I was an Arch user for a very long time, tired of compiling AUR packages just to keep my system functional i switched to debian over a year ago and as long as it stays the way it is, i won't look back.
Thanks Debian Team, keep it up.
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Project: Manjaro Linux
Version: stable
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-12
Votes: 2
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Manjaro Kde is a good operating system, I am pleased because it accepts the latest version of Kdenlive and the gpu acceleration works on it both on nvidia and amd boards.
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Project: Gentoo Linux
Version: stable
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-12
Votes: 3
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Gentoo Linux is, by far, the best Linux distro ever created. One hundred percent customizable, you install the base system and then choose the desktop that best suits you. No junk, a clean, lean and fast system. A note: For advanced users or developers only. If you are not familiar with other Linux distros, do not use it.
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Project: Slackware Linux
Version: 14.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-12
Votes: 7
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Always stable and best performance in many job's laptop
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Project: deepin
Version: 15.11
Rating: 9
Date: 2019-10-12
Votes: 15
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The ideal free OS to switch from Windows to Linux.
Very fluid and rapid. Speedy boot process. Graphics are well polished.
This is a good alternative for Windows 10 and for IOS.
Installation is super easy and all configuration you need is available. It is intuitive and much better organised then in Windows and other Linux flavours. All adjustments you need are easy to find. It is much more simple than configuring and using an Apple iPad, iMac or a Windows machine.
Deepin OS is well suited for people that just want to use the computer, without fiddling around with many hard to find customisation's and who don't like the command prompt.
The command prompt can however perfectly be used if you like really want that.
New software and updates are easy to apply with a few clicks of the mouse and don't take for ever.
If you want more customisation, e.g. use your own background pictures, and at the same time accept complexer configuration tools, then try Linux Mint, MX Linux or Manjaro linux.
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 19.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-12
Votes: 1
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I have used many KDE distro. From SimplyMepis when it was, to Gentoo, Debian, Slackware, and Arch builds; but 19.04 Disco Dingo is by far the best that has been in my observance. Functions and works well with my old OptiPlex 980 tower. Thank you Kubuntu dev;s. It's awesome.
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Project: Solus
Version: 4.0
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-11
Votes: 2
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I installed Solus/Plasma in my older computer.
It's stable and fast.
Here, Plasma is more fast than Mate;
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Project: deepin
Version: 15.11
Rating: 8
Date: 2019-10-11
Votes: 1
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Deepin shows a degree of polish that is lacking in some other distros but still needs work to make it comfortable for use by Windows refugees. With US sanctions on China regarding licensing Windows, the developers of Deepin will probably motivated to achieve that goal. A commendable good effort to date and one to watch.
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Project: Kubuntu
Version: 19.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-11
Votes: 10
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This is the best distribustion for me, well done Kubuntu team, stable, polished, fast, KDE Plasma also stable and fast. Did some tuning and now it uses even less RAM (similar to the Xfce desktop in my case). Tons of software, all the software of the Linux world is available in this distro. Touch screen friendly.
TOTALLY RECOMENDED!!!
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Project: elementary OS
Version: 5.0
Rating: 1
Date: 2019-10-11
Votes: 0
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Very slow on older QuadCore systems even with SSD and DDRAM3. Waste of time!
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 19-beta3
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-10-11
Votes: 23
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Beta? works like lt for me here. Nvidia 418.74 installed fine ( and rebooted.. no issues, no drama) laptop on wifi connects just fine... can't find anything to break on it.. and i try :) Dev's stay right on top of things as well.. have troubles? post on the forum. answers are quick and taken care of inn a timely fashion. best distro for a reason..
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