Which Linux distributions will rise above the competition in 2026 to dethrone the old guard? These are my picks.
Lightweight Linux distributions get a bad rap for shipping with minimal reinstalled software. Besgnulinux, loaded with old-school charm, is the exception.
How-To Geek on MSN
5 Windows-like Linux distros you should try out
The transition from Windows to Linux can be pretty intimidating. That's why some Linux distros aim to offer a Windows-like ...
XDA Developers on MSN
Linux distros are now competing on design, and I love it
So, building distros that are easy to install, set up, and use is also a priority now. Linux is not a second-choice operating ...
Linux has long been known as the operating system of developers and power users, but today it’s far more accessible than ever before. Thanks to user-friendly distributions that prioritize simplicity, ...
Pop!_OS is a new Ubuntu-based Linux distribution from System76, flaunting the COSMIC Desktop Environment and available on either a PC of your choice or one of many US-made laptops or desktops. While ...
Windows 10 is on its last legs: The predecessor to Windows 11 has already reached its official end of support in October 2025, and will continue to limp along with free Extended Security Updates (ESU) ...
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Looks like the EU is getting serious about open source, which could eventually spell good news for Linux and hopefully gaming distros
The European Commission (EC) has opened a ' call for evidence ' (via LWN.net) to inform the "European Open Digital Ecosystem ...
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