Top 9 Fastest Linux Distros in 2024

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Alpine Linux

There are several Linux distros that are known for their fast boot times. Such as Ubuntu 11.10 is known for the fastest booting time as it can boot within 10 seconds boot time. Moreover, Alpine Linux, Void Linux, antiX Linux, Puppy Linux, etc. are also known for their fastest boot time.

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Arch Linux

One of the defining features of Arch Linux is its package management system, ‘Pacman’, which is designed to be fast, and reliable as it uses a simple command-line interface and a binary package format. Moreover, it makes the OS easy to install and manage software on the system.

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Puppy Linux

Thank you for your kind words! Considering the limited resources on your Acer Aspire One AOD 256 with 1 GB RAM, you’re already on the right track with lightweight distros. If you’re looking for an alternative to Slitaz with more up-to-date software, I’d recommend trying out Puppy Linux or Tiny Core Linux. Both are lightweight and can be customized to your preferences. Moreover, go through 12 Best Lightweight Linux Distros to get an overview of other distros perfect for low hardware specifications. For watching TV on a system with limited resources like yours, you may want to consider lightweight browsers that still support modern streaming technologies. Among the lightweight options, Midori and Falkon (formerly QupZilla) are worth mentioning. Besides these, Palemon & Dillo are also good as lightweight browsers.

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Void Linux

Anyway, Void Linux uses the XBPS (X Binary Package System) package manager, and it doesn’t natively support Synaptic, which is a graphical package management tool commonly associated with Debian-based systems. However, if you prefer a graphical package manager on Void Linux, you can explore alternatives like Octoxbps (derived from OctoPkg), which is a graphical frontend for the xbps package manager. To install Octoxbps on Void Linux, use the command sudo xbps-install -S octoxbps. Once installed, you can run octoxbps to manage packages in a graphical interface.

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Bodhi Linux

If you need a lightweight Linux distro perfect for an old laptop, Bodhi Linux is an exact match. As it is specially designed to run on hardware with limited capabilities.

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Ubuntu

Ubuntu and Mint are both based on Debian and share many similarities. However, some differences may impact performances in certain use cases. For example, Ubuntu tends to be more resource-heavy than Mint, especially the GNOME desktop environment, on the other hand, is known for its lightweight Cinnamon desktop environment, which can be more responsive & faster.

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Lubuntu

Lubuntu has become your go-to choice, right? It’s not necessarily the best at everything, but it ticks all the right boxes. Quick boot times, responsiveness, and the freedom to install whatever you want. Lubuntu’s got your back! Now, about that anonymous web browsing for political activism, you’re on the right track. Consider the Tor Browser, a trusty VPN, and some privacy extensions. Keep fighting the good fight!

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MX Linux

MX Linux is a mid-weight distro that uses the Xfce desktop environment. It is known for its stability, ease of use, and performance.

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Xubuntu

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