6 Best Linux Distributions That are Not Based on Ubuntu or Debian

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Ubuntu

For the reasons of simplicity to use and focus on brand management, I have termed it Ubuntu of Arch Linux world. And it indeed has the merit to become a good alternative to Ubuntu for beginners and experienced alike.

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Debian

So, you must be wondering — what about a list that talks about Linux distributions that are not based on Ubuntu or Debian?

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3

Linux Mint

I have been asked this question a number of times by our readers. I often answer to this question with Ubuntu, Linux Mint, elementary OS or something similar from the list of our best Linux distributions.

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elementary OS

I have been asked this question a number of times by our readers. I often answer to this question with Ubuntu, Linux Mint, elementary OS or something similar from the list of our best Linux distributions.

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5

Manjaro

Manjaro also provides an easy-to-use installer for easy installation. Default installation has most of the software already installed. If you want to install more software, you can follow our guide to install and remove software on Manjaro Linux.

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Fedora

Korora came into existence ten years back with the desire to “make Linux easier for new users, while still being useful for experts”. Initially based on Gentoo, in 2010 Korora was re-released as a Fedora Remix.

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openSUSE

With its own installer, openSUSE provides option to choose desktop environments among KDE, GNOME, XFCE and LXDE. openSUSE comes with a number of applications installed by default and is hardware compatible with most vendors.

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PCLinuxOS

PCLinuxOS is an independent Linux distribution that is a decent alternative to Ubuntu-based options. Even though it’s not a popular Linux distribution, it does provide a usable experience.

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Solus OS

Solus is yet another impressive non-Ubuntu distribution that has been tailored for desktop users. It’s easy to use and offers a pretty good user experience.

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Mageia started off as a fork of Mandriva Linux in 2010 and has made good progress as a secure operating system for desktop and server as well.

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Antergos

Antergos has partnered with Numix theme which further enhances its looks. Runs out of box with enough applications to keep you going. A lot has been thought about branding of the OS as well and it is quite visible in its website and a good looking forum. The community needs to grow more to provide more support. There are not many tutorials available specifically for Antergos, forget about blogs specifically focusing on Antergos.

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Korora Project

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