A Linux distribution -- often shortened to Linux distro-- is a complete operating system based on Linux. It is packaged with other components and software to make it fully usable out of the box.

Jack Wallen examines MX Linux to find out what makes it one of the more popular Linux distributions at the moment. We may earn from vendors via affiliate links or sponsorships. This might affect ...

Tiny Core Linux is as lightweight as a GUI-based Linux distribution can be. Jack Wallen walks you through the installation that makes this operating system unique. The Tiny Core desktop is as minimal ...

The main reasons why users might not want to opt for Systemd are: the large codebase, scope creep, and tight integration with other systems. Devuan, on the other hand, retains the more Unix-like ...

Artix Linux 2026.11 distribution is now available for download with Linux kernel 7.2 and Wayland-only KDE Plasma 6.8 desktop ...

Linux Lite 8.2 distribution is now available for download based on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon) and powered by the ...

CachyOS adds official WSL support, allowing Windows users to run the Arch-based Linux distribution with optimized packages.

"We don't consider simply adding or removing a few upstream applications, modifying the language, wallpaper, or adjusting the application layout to be a genuine version update of an operating system.

A lightweight Linux distribution can revive old hardware. Puppy Linux and Linux Lite achieve this in very different ways. Both of these distributions can be used for free. Do you have an old computer ...