A Perfect Linux or BSD desktop distribution

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Feb 14, 2010

[ Thanks to Fini
Decima
for this link. ]

“The main objective of this blog is to help narrow down
the list of Linux- and BSD-based distributions that a new user will
feel comfortable using. Distributions that provide the same or
better level of user-friendliness than the malware-infested and
DRM-riddled operating system that they currently use. With more
than 600 distributions listed at Distrowatch (only about 300 of
which are active), finding the perfect distribution, or finding the
one that fits your particular usage requirements can be daunting.

“But what are the features that define a perfect desktop
distribution? When I review any desktop distribution, here are the
list of features I’m looking for:

“1. A graphical installer with the following
characteristics:
* simple, intuitive interface – I do not want to read a
manual in order to install any operating system”


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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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