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==Arch==
 
==Arch==
 
*Difficulty: Intermediate
 
*Difficulty: Intermediate
*Desktop: [[#Xfce|Xfce]]
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*Desktop: [[Glossary#Xfce|Xfce]]
*Package Manager: [[#Pacman|Pacman]]
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*Package Manager: [[Glossary#Pacman|Pacman]]
 
*Description: Arch Linux keeps it simple by being a lightweight and flexible distribution.  It employs [[#BSD|BSD]]-like techniques and is on a rolling release.
 
*Description: Arch Linux keeps it simple by being a lightweight and flexible distribution.  It employs [[#BSD|BSD]]-like techniques and is on a rolling release.
 
*Screenshot: [http://distrowatch.com/images/slinks/arch.png]
 
*Screenshot: [http://distrowatch.com/images/slinks/arch.png]
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==CentOS==
 
==CentOS==
 
*Difficulty: Advanced
 
*Difficulty: Advanced
*Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]]
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*Desktop: [[Glossary#Gnome|Gnome]]
*Package Manager: [[#RPM|RPM]]
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*Package Manager: [[Glossary#RPM|RPM]]
 
*Description: Cent OS is “a free enterprise class computing platform” and is 100% compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
 
*Description: Cent OS is “a free enterprise class computing platform” and is 100% compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
 
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=CentOS%205.3%20Live]
 
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=CentOS%205.3%20Live]
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==Crunchbang==
 
==Crunchbang==
 
*Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate
 
*Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate
*Desktop: [[#Openbox|Openbox]]
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*Desktop: [[Glossary#Openbox|Openbox]]
*Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]]
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*Package Manager: [[Glossary#DEB|DEB]]
 
*Description: Crunchbang is Ubuntu but with the lightweight Openbox desktop and GTK+ applications.  It is designed for speed and functionality.
 
*Description: Crunchbang is Ubuntu but with the lightweight Openbox desktop and GTK+ applications.  It is designed for speed and functionality.
 
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=CrunchBang%208.10.02]
 
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=CrunchBang%208.10.02]
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==Dreamlinux==
 
==Dreamlinux==
 
*Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate
 
*Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate
*Desktop: [[#Xfce|Xfce]]
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*Desktop: [[Glossary#Xfce|Xfce]]
*Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]]
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*Package Manager: [[Glossary#DEB|DEB]]
 
*Description: Dreamlinux is a Debian based distribution that mimics the look of Mac OS X.
 
*Description: Dreamlinux is a Debian based distribution that mimics the look of Mac OS X.
 
*Screenshot:
 
*Screenshot:
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==Easy Peasy==
 
==Easy Peasy==
 
*Difficulty: Beginner
 
*Difficulty: Beginner
*Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]]
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*Desktop: [[Glossary#Gnome|Gnome]]
*Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]]
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*Package Manager: [[Glossary#DEB|DEB]]
 
*Description: Easy Peasy is an Ubuntu based distribution designed for netbooks.  It has a mixture of open source and proprietary software installed.
 
*Description: Easy Peasy is an Ubuntu based distribution designed for netbooks.  It has a mixture of open source and proprietary software installed.
 
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Easy%20Peasy%201.1]
 
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Easy%20Peasy%201.1]
 
*Website: [http://www.geteasypeasy.com/]
 
*Website: [http://www.geteasypeasy.com/]
 
==Edubuntu==
 
*Difficulty: Beginner
 
*Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]]
 
*Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]]
 
*Description: Edubuntu is Ubuntu but with a tightly integrated suite of education programs.
 
*Screenshot: [http://www.edubuntu.org/images/tour/desktop.png]
 
*Website: [http://edubuntu.org/]
 
  
 
==Gentoo==
 
==Gentoo==
 
*Difficulty: Advanced
 
*Difficulty: Advanced
*Desktop: [[#Xfce|Xfce]]
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*Desktop: [[Glossary#Xfce|Xfce]]
*Package Manager: [[#Portage|Portage]]
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*Package Manager: [[Glossary#Portage|Portage]]
 
*Description: Gentoo is a versatile distribution, with characteristics from BSD, that is designed for advanced Linux users.  It has no pre-compiled software.
 
*Description: Gentoo is a versatile distribution, with characteristics from BSD, that is designed for advanced Linux users.  It has no pre-compiled software.
 
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Gentoo%202008.0]
 
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Gentoo%202008.0]
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==gNewSense==
 
==gNewSense==
 
*Difficulty: Beginner
 
*Difficulty: Beginner
*Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]]
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*Desktop: [[Glossary#Gnome|Gnome]]
*Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]]
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*Package Manager: [[Glossary#DEB|DEB]]
 
*Description: gNewSense is a [[#FSF|FSF]] sponsored distribution that is entirely free ([[#Libre|libre]]) and includes [[#GNU|GNU]] programs.
 
*Description: gNewSense is a [[#FSF|FSF]] sponsored distribution that is entirely free ([[#Libre|libre]]) and includes [[#GNU|GNU]] programs.
 
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=gNewSense%202.2]
 
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=gNewSense%202.2]
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==Kubuntu 9.04==
 
==Kubuntu 9.04==
 
*Difficulty: Beginner
 
*Difficulty: Beginner
*Desktop: [[#KDE|KDE]]
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*Desktop: [[Glossary#KDE|KDE]]
*Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]]
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*Package Manager: [[Glossary#DEB|DEB]]
 
*Description: Kubuntu is Ubuntu but with the KDE desktop.  It is 100% compatible with Ubuntu.
 
*Description: Kubuntu is Ubuntu but with the KDE desktop.  It is 100% compatible with Ubuntu.
 
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Kubuntu%209.04]
 
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Kubuntu%209.04]
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==Mandriva==
 
==Mandriva==
 
*Difficulty: Beginner
 
*Difficulty: Beginner
*Desktop: [[#KDE|KDE]]
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*Desktop: [[Glossary#KDE|KDE]]
*Package Manager: [[#URPMI|RPM (urpmi)]]
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*Package Manager: [[Glossary#URPMI|RPM (urpmi)]]
 
*Description: Mandriva, formerly known as Mandrake, is a well established distribution that is suitable for general purpose use.
 
*Description: Mandriva, formerly known as Mandrake, is a well established distribution that is suitable for general purpose use.
 
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Mandriva%202009.1%20Beta]
 
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Mandriva%202009.1%20Beta]
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==Mint 7==
 
==Mint 7==
 
*Difficulty: Beginner
 
*Difficulty: Beginner
*Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]]
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*Desktop: [[Glossary#Gnome|Gnome]]
*Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]]
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*Package Manager: [[Glossary#DEB|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.
 
*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: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Linux%20Mint%207]
 
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Linux%20Mint%207]
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==Mythbuntu==
 
==Mythbuntu==
 
*Difficulty: Intermediate/Advanced
 
*Difficulty: Intermediate/Advanced
*Desktop: [[#Xfce|Xfce]]
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*Desktop: [[Glossary#Xfce|Xfce]]
*Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]]
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*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 [[#MythTV|MythTV]].
 
*Screenshot: [http://linux.softpedia.com/screenshots/MythBuntu-Jaunty-Jackalope_3.jpg]
 
*Screenshot: [http://linux.softpedia.com/screenshots/MythBuntu-Jaunty-Jackalope_3.jpg]
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==PCLinuxOS==
 
==PCLinuxOS==
 
*Difficulty: Beginner
 
*Difficulty: Beginner
*Desktop: [[#KDE|KDE]]
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*Desktop: [[Glossary#KDE|KDE]]
*Package Manager: [[#APT|RPM (APT)]]
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*Package Manager: [[Glossary#APT|RPM (APT)]]
 
*Description: PCLinuxOS is a distribution designed for ease of use for homes and small businesses.
 
*Description: PCLinuxOS is a distribution designed for ease of use for homes and small businesses.
 
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=PCLinuxOS%202009%20Beta%203]
 
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=PCLinuxOS%202009%20Beta%203]
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==Sabayon==
 
==Sabayon==
 
*Difficulty: Advanced
 
*Difficulty: Advanced
*Desktop: [[#KDE|KDE]]
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*Desktop: [[Glossary#KDE|KDE]]
*Package Manager: [[#Entropy|Entropy]]
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*Package Manager: [[Glossary#Entropy|Entropy]]
 
*Description: Sabayon is a Gentoo based distribution that offers pre-compiled software.
 
*Description: Sabayon is a Gentoo based distribution that offers pre-compiled software.
 
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Sabayon%204]
 
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Sabayon%204]
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==Ubuntu 9.04==
 
==Ubuntu 9.04==
 
*Difficulty: Beginner
 
*Difficulty: Beginner
*Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]]
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*Desktop: [[Glossary#Gnome|Gnome]]
*Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]]
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*Package Manager: [[Glossary#DEB|DEB]]
 
*Description: Ubuntu is the most popular distribution.  It is easy to use yet extremely versatile.
 
*Description: Ubuntu is the most popular distribution.  It is easy to use yet extremely versatile.
 
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Ubuntu%209.04]
 
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Ubuntu%209.04]
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==Ubuntu Studio==
 
==Ubuntu Studio==
 
*Difficulty: Beginner
 
*Difficulty: Beginner
*Desktop: [[#Gnome|Gnome]]
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*Desktop: [[Glossary#Gnome|Gnome]]
*Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]]
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*Package Manager: [[Glossary#DEB|DEB]]
 
*Description: Ubuntu Studio is Ubuntu but integrated programs for multimedia creation.
 
*Description: Ubuntu Studio is Ubuntu but integrated programs for multimedia creation.
 
*Screenshot: [http://ubuntustudio.org/files/US1.png]
 
*Screenshot: [http://ubuntustudio.org/files/US1.png]
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==Vector==
 
==Vector==
 
*Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate
 
*Difficulty: Beginner/Intermediate
*Desktop: [[#Xfce|Xfce]]
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*Desktop: [[Glossary#Xfce|Xfce]]
*Package Manager: [[#TLZ|TLZ]]
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*Package Manager: [[Glossary#TLZ|TLZ]]
 
*Description: Vector Linux is a lightweight distribution that can be customized to meet nearly anyone's needs.
 
*Description: Vector Linux is a lightweight distribution that can be customized to meet nearly anyone's needs.
 
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=VectorLinux%206.0]
 
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=VectorLinux%206.0]
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==Xubuntu 9.04==
 
==Xubuntu 9.04==
 
*Difficulty: Beginner
 
*Difficulty: Beginner
*Desktop: [[#Xfce|Xfce]]
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*Desktop: [[Glossary#Xfce|Xfce]]
*Package Manager: [[#DEB|DEB]]
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*Package Manager: [[Glossary#DEB|DEB]]
 
*Description: Xubuntu is Ubuntu but with the Xfce desktop.  It is 100% compatible with Ubuntu.
 
*Description: Xubuntu is Ubuntu but with the Xfce desktop.  It is 100% compatible with Ubuntu.
 
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Xubuntu%209.04]
 
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Xubuntu%209.04]
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==Zenwalk==
 
==Zenwalk==
 
*Difficulty: Intermediate
 
*Difficulty: Intermediate
*Desktop: [[#Xfce|Xfce]]
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*Desktop: [[Glossary#Xfce|Xfce]]
*Package Manager: [[#TGZ|TGZ]]
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*Package Manager: [[Glossary#TGZ|TGZ]]
 
*Description: Zenwalk is a Slackware based distribution that is “fast and slim.” It has one program for one purpose.
 
*Description: Zenwalk is a Slackware based distribution that is “fast and slim.” It has one program for one purpose.
 
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Zenwalk%20Linux%206.0]
 
*Screenshot: [http://www.thecodingstudio.com/opensource/linux/screenshots/index.php?linux_distribution_sm=Zenwalk%20Linux%206.0]
 
*Website: [http://www.zenwalk.org/]
 
*Website: [http://www.zenwalk.org/]
  
 
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Revision as of 12:54, 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]

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]

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]

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]

Zenwalk

  • Difficulty: Intermediate
  • Desktop: Xfce
  • Package Manager: TGZ
  • Description: Zenwalk is a Slackware based distribution that is “fast and slim.” It has one program for one purpose.
  • Screenshot: [34]
  • Website: [35]

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