Project: Network Security Toolkit
Version: 30-11210
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-07-20
Votes: 0
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I believe it has the right combination of tools, remember its a network security "Probe" distro, not hacking pentesting distro. I was amazed to use rpm again, my first distro back in 1995 was red hat 5.1, then mandrake until version 8.1 afer that for most than I can remenber I have been using Debian based distros. Its a whole new adventure going back to rpm based distros, (fedora) Its easy to install, runs without problems and has what I need.
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Project: Puppy Linux
Version: 7.5
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-07-20
Votes: 0
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Brien Krebs recommended Live Puppy as a more secure OS than MS Windows.
That got me started with Slacko on a DVD almost 4 years ago.
Today I boot XenialPup from a USB drive with a write switch on a 9 year old computer with the hard drive disconnected.
It boots very quickly.
I use Puppy exclusively for all my Internet activity.
Every time I reboot, the system is the same as when I installed it. Clean.
Using Firefox, everything on the Internet looks the same as when I used Windows, except it doesn't freeze or act like a malware magnet.
Puppy...it just works.
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Project: Mageia
Version: 7.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-07-20
Votes: 0
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The descendant of Mandrake/Mandriva, and it has come a long way.
Mageia still needs more volunteers to help out though, I can tell it's understaffed.
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Project: KDE neon
Version: 20190719
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-07-20
Votes: 0
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The most beautiful , stable and robust distro than I have tried before . Package management is same as of Ubuntu. KDE plasma works like a charm.
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Project: PCLinuxOS
Version: 2018.06
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-07-20
Votes: 0
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I've gone crazy between different distributions and now it's time to ponder why I kept coming back to PCLOS and why I installed this OS on all machines finally. In a nutshell: The installation is understandable, although not as excellent as with the Calamares installer. But once the system is installed, it just works, it's stable. The whole concept for me (I work in the education sector in Europe) is simple, traditional (I like it that way) and very functional. For many years PCLinuxOS has been pursuing an end-to-end concept. The configuration center is effective, the system seems secure and trustworthy, and the ability to tune in to local servers through Synaptic increases speed immensely. The community is helpful. In summary: It is worth thinking through some idiosyncratic decisions and learning to understand this system. You will be rewarded with a traditional, outspoken familiar Linux experience.
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Project: Slackel
Version: 7.1
Rating: 9
Date: 2019-07-20
Votes: 0
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I have Slackel installed on 32 bit and 64 bit computers and love it.
The developer is very helpful on the forum with problems.
Pay attention to instructions for upgrading and enjoy a wonderful distribution
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Project: Point Linux
Version: 3.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-07-20
Votes: 0
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Best distro ever: nice and fast and fully functional!
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Project: KDE neon
Version: 20190719
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-07-20
Votes: 0
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This is the first OS with the KDE desktop that I have ever been able to get to work properly. I don't know why I had so much problems with some of the other distros using KDE but I sure am glad I tried this one. I really like the KDE desktop, it just feels so comfortable. I like most of the Gnu/Linux distros I have tried (lots and lots) and always returned to the Ubuntu based ones. They seem to be the most trouble free ones. I recently tried the Debian distro with KDE and had a nightmare of a time trying to get everything to work. As much as I like the various LInux distros I just don't have the time to learn to be a software engineer to make something work.
KDE Neon took almost no effort at all other than to download, install on flash drive, and put into the system. I spent my day off yesterday mostly playing with it and making it look how I like. This is why I really wanted a KDE distro, so very customizable "out of the box". I didn't have to install and tweak every little thing to make it look like I wanted like I just had to with Ubuntu Gnome. I like Gnome too but you have to do so many things to try to make it your own and you generally end up with a hodge-podge of sort of looks ok stuff that generally just disgusts you in the end when you start your computer. And all the hoops to jump through to get to that point.
Don't get me wrong, All the folks who put the various Gnu/linux distros and programs together deserve much praise for their efforts and their contributions to the freedom concept behind Gnu/Linux, but in the end, not all of us can sit down and create our own distros like some of them can.
Great job to the KDE Neon folks, this distro is just the greatest distro so far in 13 or so years of using Gnu/Linux.
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Project: ReactOS
Version: 0.4.11
Rating: 8
Date: 2019-07-20
Votes: 0
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ReactOS is getting better and better, and more soon than late it will be a perfect replace for (the now spyware OS) Windows 10. Ignore those who say 'it doesn't work' (they must be from Microsoft). I've tested v0.4.11 is you can run a lot of programs without problems (check the ReactOS forum, and search for the thread #10972, named with the title 'Epic win', to read the successful history of programs that are able to run in ReactOS, either partially or completely). That said, it still need development to a stable operating system (it's NOT recommended to non-technical persons).
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Project: Debian
Version: 10
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-07-19
Votes: 6
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I'm tired of distro hopping, so two years ago I decided to install distro that offers stability over new features. So I installed Debian 9.0 and stick with it until gradually updated to version 9.9. When Buster came, I did full-upgrade and flawlessly my Debian upgraded to 10.0. The only thing I have to do is "update my gnome-shell extension on my Firefox" so all my gnome-shell extensions being upgraded and restore my customization. All my settings, apps, and files remain. No more reinstall needed apps, codecs, drivers, reconfigure your desktop, etc.
For other user that never try Debian and want to try it, I recommend you to download "nonfree" ISO since it contains required drivers for your PC/laptop. Official ISO doesn't ship those required drivers since it "nonfree" (or closed source). Once you configure your desktop, install necessary apps and codecs, uninstall "unused" default apps, you are done.. No need to do the same workflow again and again when new version released.
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Project: ChaletOS
Version: 16.04.2
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-07-19
Votes: 0
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Have installed about 10 Linux distros just for fun. ChaletOS is a quick install, fast booting, productive workspace OS which is fun to use and not complicated at all. Best Linux distro I've seen so far and really easy to leave MS behind.
Very speedy on my Core i7 system and works well on older AMD and Celeron systems. Running it on 3 systems now. Dual install with XP and Win7 works well with professional boot startup page. Thank you, it just works.
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Project: Ubuntu Budgie
Version: 18.04
Rating: 9
Date: 2019-07-19
Votes: 0
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Clean, minimalist without lacking in features. Stable out of the box.
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Project: deepin
Version: 15.11
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-07-19
Votes: 3
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more stable,secure,faster. super beautiful, very easy to use for everyone with deepin store can find anything, any app you need with just pressing it just like that ;) super perfect distro!!!
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Project: Linux Kodachi
Version: 6.1
Rating: 8
Date: 2019-07-19
Votes: 0
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a good security os for those who are journalist or working at a government to stay secure and not lost your emails etc...
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Project: deepin
Version: 15.11
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-07-19
Votes: 3
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Hi, y'all!
I have been testing many, many distros here, and have kept using some of them across the years. Nevertheless, I'm no experienced nerd and therefore I consider myself just a common user, not an IT genius.
Apart from the most common uses a computer is made for, I am a musician and therefore I need to use various softwares for music creation and editing.
For instance, I record all my band's rehearsals and I need to split the huge wav files into the various tracks played and convert them into mp3 or ogg, to share them with my band members.
For the creative side, I have tried to work with the various softwares available on Linux but I must admit I find myself better with Magix, which is unfortunately not available for Linux, nor does it work under wine.
Having said that, I think I have definitely found my dream OS in deepin. It's beautiful, it works fine, it's comfortable. So far, it hasn't given any problem, and I'm fine with it.
Ciao ciao!
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 18.3
Rating: 1
Date: 2019-07-19
Votes: 0
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I did fresh install and attempted to install nvidia graphics using mx linux tool. Installation went smooth with no errors. After the reboot my eyes saw shell screen so something went wrong. How is this even possible with official tool?
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Project: Parrot
Version: 4.6
Rating: 5
Date: 2019-07-19
Votes: 0
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It uses the their dns server..It is somehow hardcoded.Very difficult to change even via nmcli or resolv.conf.
I had to disable and mask systemd-networkd, resolvconf and maybe also dnsmasq--if I remember correctly-- to be able to set my dns of choice via nmcli.
Everything you do will be visible by Parrot.
Do you want that?
Also it doesnt poweroff but it HIBERNATES.
Even if I remove "quiet" from /etc/default/grub and update-grub, it keeps booting graphically.
Generally I get a "windowsy" feeling of things and configs being forced upon you.
I dont trust it.
I just deleted it.
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Project: Ubuntu MATE
Version: 18.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-07-19
Votes: 2
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I've just installed Ubuntu Mate 18.04 LTS on a six-year old Lenovo Desktop Windows 7 machine, purely to free myself once and for all from the Windows operating system. I was truly surprised at how easy it was to install and that everything, including my hardware, worked from the get-go. Installing programs was also super-easy. I've now been using Mate daily for the past month and so far, no regrets at all about switching to Linux.
THANK YOU Ubuntu Mate team for your great, solid, work.
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Project: elementary OS
Version: 5.0
Rating: 5
Date: 2019-07-19
Votes: 1
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There is no denying its ease of use for the most part.
But the absence of a window minimize button and ability to place icons on the desktop is puzzling and off putting.
Pantheon is great!
Unfortunately, Elementary is based on Ubuntu.
So I experience the same bloaty, buggy and sluggish experience as I do with other Ubuntu based distros.
These days I tend to stick with Independent rolling release distributions. Solus OS is my daily and has been for quite some time.
Elementary was fun to play with but not something I'd use or recommend full-time…at least not as it is today.
Feels more like a novelty OS rather something to take seriously.
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Project: Linux Mint
Version: 19.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-07-19
Votes: 3
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Cinnamon 4.2 faster and uses less resources than before. Linux Mint best Linux distro and Cinnamon best desktop for anyone user.
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Project: Fedora
Version: 30
Rating: 9
Date: 2019-07-19
Votes: 1
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Everything worked out of the box. I was able to install the dnf repository information for extra software, including new repositories for "tainted" or non-free stuff. Tainted has nvidia and I presume AMD closed source video drivers, and some additional codecs.
All my gnome extensions worked and I use about a half dozen of them. Ones included are for weather, friperty software, taskbar, freon, cpufreq, caffee etc.
There are no lockouts, nothing to get disappointed about. It just works and works well.
It is three months past the availability date and I can truly say, Fedora is great.
By the way, I tested with Deepin, KDE and Pantheon, all from the one installation and each works as expected. I was a die-hard Gnome user, but Pantheon appeals to me as a more friendly interface.
I alternate between Gnome, KDE and one of Deepin, or Pantheon, depending upon my mood.
My default is to settle on Gnome.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 18.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-07-19
Votes: 3
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After some problems with 18.1 and 18.2, they finally got 18.3 working. Unfortunately, they didn't get the upgrade process working and I lost all my files. Good thing I had most of them backed up. Hope this won't be a problem in the future as this is the best overall distro I've found so far. Does everything I need it to do.
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Project: Linux Mint
Version: 19.1
Rating: 9
Date: 2019-07-19
Votes: 0
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Mint is an almost perfect distro, I liked since 2013.
There is only one problem: with my ASUS zenbook I can't have any sound output!
I think that problem should be solved as soon is possible.
Even I tried hardly I did'nt find yet the solution.
So good distro but onlyfor work.
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Project: Pop!_OS
Version: 19.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-07-19
Votes: 0
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Stable as hell. I love this system. I suggest using Material-Shell with Gnome, it complements pop so well.
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Project: Linux Mint
Version: 19.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-07-19
Votes: 5
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Simple, stable and efficient. Linux Mint is not designed for people who enjoy flashy things even if it's still possible to make it flashy. The application catalog and the update system just work fine. This distribution is regularly udpated and it works very good on my 10 years old laptop. It deservers and 10 out of 10.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 18.3
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-07-19
Votes: 21
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After almost one year of personal usage and many installations I am very impressed. No installation failures although hardware has been very diverse and included computers on which installation of some other popular distributions failed dismally. I have experienced no update failures, none have been reported by users, amazing.
MX has been and I hope will continue to be Linux the way I have always wished for. Easy installation, easy maintenance and semi rolling, above all I have none of the amazing system D irritations of slow shutdown and non compatibility with some applications I need.
MX is a rejuvenation cure for old computers but works well even on some very recent hardware. Maybe there are systems where installation might fail, I have not experienced that to date.
I DO always check my download and installation media as well as the hardware before installation which may explain the lack of issues. In the last months I sorted out 2 USB sticks 3 Hard drives and one main board.
Peripherals, I guess that means Printer, scanner, monitor, TV, smartphones, game controllers, webcams, VR headset for gamer, all seem to work just as well as under win 7 or 10.
Mounting smartphones does, in my experience mean setting up a dedicated mount point to get consistency, as it is possibly more secure, quick and easy to do no quibble with that.
The first distribution I have made a support payment to, For the fantastic usability and stability the MX Anti X team have delivered many many thanks, goes to all the devs involved including at upstream Debian.
Wishlist: One click open DNS setup for immediate improved privacy. Marriage with Devuan the second most respected distro on my list running a sane init. A couple of commenters suggested that, i agree with them.
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Project: Pop!_OS
Version: 19.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-07-18
Votes: 6
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I'm very impressed with Pop!_OS and works well on my PC. Got frustrated with Windows. System76 have done a great job on tweaking Ubuntu to their own preference which I like very much.
Everything was detected and installed instantly and it "just works". I am getting used to GNOME very quickly and don't need to tinker with anything.
In the past I have used XFCE and KDE Plasma but found them lacking and a little buggy but glad I found Pop!_OS. No more distro hopping now.
I just have to convince others now.
A great alternative to Windows for me. I would recommend this Distro to new users switching from Windows.
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Project: Mageia
Version: 7.1
Rating: 9
Date: 2019-07-18
Votes: 4
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Very pleased with this version. Installed relatively easily. any glitches i had were really my fault for not taking care. Runs well and easy to set up desktop to meet my requirements.
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Project: Sabayon
Version: 18.05
Rating: 9
Date: 2019-07-18
Votes: 0
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IMHO, Sabayon is the best binary not source distribution (I use a two PCs which are about 2008, one is a laptop). But it's possible using Portage too, though it needs having a not basic knowledges.
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 19.04
Rating: 1
Date: 2019-07-18
Votes: 3
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Every Ubuntu based distro I've tried has been relatively the same... buggy, bloaty and just gets slower over time/use.
Independent based Solus has been excellent! Very solid rolling OS.
And Debian based distros have been very decent for me.
So I’m not certain what it is about Ubuntu that just feels like a step backwards as far as performance and overall feel (regardless of desktop environment).
It's too bad. I want to like it but I just don't enjoy the experience.
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Project: Gentoo Linux
Version: unstable
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-07-18
Votes: 2
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The time is takes to compile is very much balanced by the ability to manage the system as if many pieces are replaceable modules (openrc vs init, networking tools, different capabilities enabled by USE flags).
Its not for the folks wanting easy immediate setup, but its a keeper once someone gets the basics down (or learns to read documents).
Your friends will "hate" you out of either jealousy or admiration and your cpu cores could potentially never be idle again, but learning by building gentoo is a very good way to get a better grasp of how Linux packages stack and how to poke around Linux overall.
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Project: Zorin OS
Version: 15-r1
Rating: 9
Date: 2019-07-18
Votes: 9
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I have been using Zorin OS 9 for some years and since I found out that Zorin 9 only had updates until 2019, I searched for other versions of Zorin OS and it did not fulfill my expectations.
But I've been a few days and I'm testing Zorin OS 15.
This distribution 15 is very versatile as version 9 of zorin. It is stable and I can use programs that I use a lot in Zorin 9.
It is excellent Zorin OS 15 had doubts but that has already happened.
I can work as always with Zorin OS, it will always be my favorite.
I thank the developers of this Zorin OS distribution.
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Project: Ubuntu
Version: 19.04
Rating: 1
Date: 2019-07-18
Votes: 6
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I've been using Ubuntu since v12.04, and have seen a steady decline in that time. It is getting very bloated and slow, on multiple systems.
With the move towards snap, which I will not use, and the decision to eliminate 32bit support, it is time to move on to another distro that cares about the end-user.
It's been a fun ride, but it's now time for a change.
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Project: Q4OS
Version: 3.8
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-07-17
Votes: 0
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love it on an old vista laptop 2gb ram good enough
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Project: Sabayon
Version: 18.05
Rating: 9
Date: 2019-07-17
Votes: 0
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IMHO, Sabayon is the best binary not source distribution (I use a two PCs which are about 2008, one is a laptop). But it's possible using Portage too, though it needs having a not basic knowledges.
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Project: KDE neon
Version: 20190711
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-07-17
Votes: 3
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Thats the best Linux distro ever!
Thank You KDE!
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Project: elementary OS
Version: 5.0
Rating: 8
Date: 2019-07-17
Votes: 0
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top!
every day is better:
+ stable
+ good for beginners
+ graphical user interface
- slowly update app
- have bug
- use old kernel
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Project: Linux Mint
Version: 19.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-07-17
Votes: 8
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These comments are in respect to Mint 19.2 beta, not 19.1 which I also run and which I've commented on favorably in the past. Unfortunately there's no 'button' to designate comments for Mint 19.2 yet, so this 'heads up' advisory will do for now.
Whether you're a Linux Mint user or not, Mint 19.2 (beta) is once again a polished improvement on what has arguably been the most refined and user friendly Linux desktop distro of the past few years. Little wonder that it enjoys a massive world wide following, and even less wonder that Clem and the Linux Mint team continue to surprise and delight with their careful attention to detail and thoughtful improvements release to release.
Having done more than my share of distro testing over the years, installing and running every currently popular latest and greatest desktop Linux release in both hardware and virtualbox instances, the one distro which consistently meets or exceeds my needs and expectations has been Linux Mint. This new Mint 19.2 beta release, from my two day exposure to it, continues in this proud tradition that Linux Mint has established and continues to refine.
Short of some unforeseen issue popping up, what we find in the Mint 19.2 beta release will most likely be exactly what Mint offers in their upcoming full release once it's available. For those who install and run the 19.2 beta, once the release version hits any tweaks or changes that come with it will be made on their Mint beta installations as well. So no need to wait any longer - jump in now and enjoy Mint 19.2 for all the Minty goodness it offers!
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Project: Slackware Linux
Version: 14.2
Rating: 7
Date: 2019-07-17
Votes: 0
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Slackware is great, simple and rock stable linux distribution, but 14.2 release is showing its age. Many packages are outdated, specially KDE4. It's dead desktop enviroment and user can se huge difference in performance between KDE 5 and KDE 4. I know, AlienBob provides Plasma 5 for Slackware, but updates are provided only for -current.
I think, it's time to release 15.0 with Plasma 5.
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Project: Artix Linux
Version: 2018.10.04
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-07-17
Votes: 8
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Last week I got my new fitlet2 mini pc with an OEM Linux Mint preinstalled. As I didn't want to use a systemd based distro, I was looking for an alternative. I knew OpenRC already from GhostBSD so I was searching for an OpenRC based Linux. I knew very well how to handle an Arch based system from my old Manjaro installation, thus I decided to try Artix. After a couple of days with OpenRC and Artix I got very curious about the runit init system. Thus I made a second installation on an external media using the runit flavour of Artix. I am very impressed how fast runit actually is. OpenRC needed on my machine 15 seconds until the display manager was fully loaded and 10 seconds for the shutdown from a desktop. With runit it's only 8 seconds for the boot and 4 seconds for the shutdown. Wow! Also the handling of runit is even easier than OpenRC or systemd. E.g. I replaced the NetworkManager with Connman. I just installed the connman-runit package (containing the init script) with Octopi, deleted the /run/runit/service/NetworkManager link and created the replacement with 'sudo ln -s /etc/runit/sv/connmand /run/runit/service' and Connman was immediately running, completely without using any special init config tool.
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Project: Debian
Version: 10
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-07-17
Votes: 5
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I installed Debian10 on my Laptop.What can I say.Its stable,it works.Thanks for a perfekt OS
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Project: SliTaz GNU/Linux
Version: 5.0-rolling
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-07-17
Votes: 0
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still one of the best distros. fastest boot time, runs from ram, no hd, take out the usb, hard to believe, runs samba ftp and all services.... home feature from usb sdb1 to automate scripts etc
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Project: Debian
Version: 10
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-07-17
Votes: 7
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Though it takes about 30 minutes to install and configure the Debian as per taste (easy to do even for beginners), it is the most stable, reliable and usable Linux OS. It never comes in between use and his/her work with OS, just get it done by forgetting there is such an amazing OS you are using for everything you do on your PC/Laptop. Install and forget about OS, just keep using and let its security update keeps it secure. Thanks a ton to the whole Debian team !! I installed on my Dell Laptop and Desktop, very happy with Debian 10 XFCE.
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Project: Slackware Linux
Version: 14.2
Rating: 1
Date: 2019-07-17
Votes: 2
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network always cracking on and off no stable connecting, and dosent boot from iso on newer pc also its outdated.. dont know how people use this unless they are using a potato
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Project: SparkyLinux
Version: 5.8
Rating: 1
Date: 2019-07-17
Votes: 0
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working badly in embedded environment and using systemd init solution that is not KISS - keep it simple stupid, the way that apollo projekt was developed. in realtime environment systemd makes the system undeterministics behavior.
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Project: Alpine Linux
Version: 3.6.2
Rating: 1
Date: 2019-07-17
Votes: 0
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Bug-ridden and unusable. The APK system is a nightmare to work with.
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Project: Feren OS
Version: 2019.07
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-07-17
Votes: 3
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The best in desktop appearance linux I've seen in a long time, and all with a minimum of effort.
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Project: Proxmox
Version: 5.4
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-07-17
Votes: 0
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Great tool to make life more productive, thank you
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Project: Linux Lite
Version: 4.4
Rating: 10
Date: 2019-07-17
Votes: 2
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In my opinion Linux Lite best looking XFCE desktop by far.
Really sweet distro, rock solid, brilliant out of the box experience.
Also tested a few games via steam and lutris. not a single problem noticed.
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Project: MX Linux
Version: 18.3
Rating: 1
Date: 2019-07-17
Votes: 4
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Shaky, and incomplete installation. Botched internationalization. Slow boot, with lots of warnings/errors before one starts tinkering. Most peripherals not usable, or unreliable.
All in all, an extremely frustrating experience. Does not live up to its present popularity.
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