Alternative Linux distros that deserve the limelight | Linux Today

Alternative Linux distros that deserve the limelight

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Nov 10, 2010

“Ubuntu might be the most popular Linux, but there are two other
desktop distributions which have a lot to offer but aren’t getting
the publicity they deserve, says Ashton Mills.

“Despite Ubuntu’s mainstream popularity, it’s not the only
desktop distribution out there. Other luminaries include Fedora,
OpenSUSE, Debian and Mandriva and they are all, certainly,
excellent. But what about the lesser known alternatives? While
there are many distributions tailored for specific tasks – such as
security, web serving, education and so on – there are also quite a
few desktop-orientated distributions that so far haven’t reached
the limelight. There are at least two distributions that are worth
your time. And, who knows, you may even choose one to be your new
default desktop.”

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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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