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*Desktop: [[Glossary#Xfce|Xfce]] | *Desktop: [[Glossary#Xfce|Xfce]] | ||
*Package Manager: [[Glossary#DEB|DEB]] | *Package Manager: [[Glossary#DEB|DEB]] | ||
| − | *Description: Mythbuntu is Ubuntu but with added support for [[#MythTV|MythTV]]. | + | *Description: Mythbuntu is Ubuntu but with added support for [[Glossary#MythTV|MythTV]]. |
*Screenshot: [http://linux.softpedia.com/screenshots/MythBuntu-Jaunty-Jackalope_3.jpg] | *Screenshot: [http://linux.softpedia.com/screenshots/MythBuntu-Jaunty-Jackalope_3.jpg] | ||
*Website: [http://www.mythbuntu.org/] | *Website: [http://www.mythbuntu.org/] | ||
Revision as of 12:03, 18 September 2009
Arch
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Desktop: Xfce
- Package Manager: Pacman
- Description: Arch Linux keeps it simple by being a lightweight and flexible distribution. It employs BSD-like techniques and is on a rolling release.
- Screenshot: [1]
- Website: [2]
![[1]](http://distrowatch.com/images/slinks/arch.png){kind=link}
CentOS
- Difficulty: Advanced
- Desktop: Gnome
- Package Manager: RPM
- Description: Cent OS is “a free enterprise class computing platform” and is 100% compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
- Screenshot: [3]
- Website: [4]
Crunchbang
- Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate
- Desktop: Openbox
- Package Manager: DEB
- Description: Crunchbang is Ubuntu but with the lightweight Openbox desktop and GTK+ applications. It is designed for speed and functionality.
- Screenshot: [5]
- Website: [6]
Dreamlinux
- Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate
- Desktop: Xfce
- Package Manager: DEB
- Description: Dreamlinux is a Debian based distribution that mimics the look of Mac OS X.
- Screenshot:
- Website: [7]
Easy Peasy
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Desktop: Gnome
- Package Manager: DEB
- Description: Easy Peasy is an Ubuntu based distribution designed for netbooks. It has a mixture of open source and proprietary software installed.
- Screenshot: [8]
- Website: [9]
Gentoo
- Difficulty: Advanced
- Desktop: Xfce
- Package Manager: Portage
- Description: Gentoo is a versatile distribution, with characteristics from BSD, that is designed for advanced Linux users. It has no pre-compiled software.
- Screenshot: [10]
- Website: [11]
gNewSense
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Desktop: Gnome
- Package Manager: DEB
- Description: gNewSense is a FSF sponsored distribution that is entirely free (libre) and includes GNU programs.
- Screenshot: [12]
- Website: [13]
Kubuntu 9.04
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Desktop: KDE
- Package Manager: DEB
- Description: Kubuntu is Ubuntu but with the KDE desktop. It is 100% compatible with Ubuntu.
- Screenshot: [14]
- Website: [15]
Mandriva
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Desktop: KDE
- Package Manager: RPM (urpmi)
- Description: Mandriva, formerly known as Mandrake, is a well established distribution that is suitable for general purpose use.
- Screenshot: [16]
- Website: [17]
Mint 7
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Desktop: Gnome
- Package Manager: DEB
- Description: Mint is an Ubuntu based distribution that provides extras, proprietary and open source alike, to create a better “out-of-the-box” feel. It is 100% compatible with Ubuntu.
- Screenshot: [18]
- Website: [19]
Mythbuntu
- Difficulty: Intermediate/Advanced
- Desktop: Xfce
- Package Manager: DEB
- Description: Mythbuntu is Ubuntu but with added support for MythTV.
- Screenshot: [20]
- Website: [21]
![[20]](http://linux.softpedia.com/screenshots/MythBuntu-Jaunty-Jackalope_3.jpg){kind=link}
PCLinuxOS
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Desktop: KDE
- Package Manager: RPM (APT)
- Description: PCLinuxOS is a distribution designed for ease of use for homes and small businesses.
- Screenshot: [22]
- Website: [23]
Sabayon
- Difficulty: Advanced
- Desktop: KDE
- Package Manager: Entropy
- Description: Sabayon is a Gentoo based distribution that offers pre-compiled software.
- Screenshot: [24]
- Website: [25]
Ubuntu 9.04
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Desktop: Gnome
- Package Manager: DEB
- Description: Ubuntu is the most popular distribution. It is easy to use yet extremely versatile.
- Screenshot: [26]
- Website: [27]
Ubuntu Studio
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Desktop: Gnome
- Package Manager: DEB
- Description: Ubuntu Studio is Ubuntu but integrated programs for multimedia creation.
- Screenshot: [28]
- Website: [29]
![[28]](http://ubuntustudio.org/files/US1.png){kind=link}
Vector
- Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate
- Desktop: Xfce
- Package Manager: TLZ
- Description: Vector Linux is a lightweight distribution that can be customized to meet nearly anyone's needs.
- Screenshot: [30]
- Website: [31]
Xubuntu 9.04
- Difficulty: Beginner
- Desktop: Xfce
- Package Manager: DEB
- Description: Xubuntu is Ubuntu but with the Xfce desktop. It is 100% compatible with Ubuntu.
- Screenshot: [32]
- Website: [33]