Comparison of 5 Linux distributions

Ubuntu

Whether You is a new user planning to get your first computer, or someone migrating from Windows or Mac OS X, Ubuntu Shou LD be your first choice. It ' s extremely easy to install and manage; Everything just works out of the box. There is hundreds and thousands of applications available for Ubuntu users, which makes it even more appealing. And the Ubuntu community is extremely friendly so if you need any to help you to find it online.

Pros:

The most user-friendly Linux distribution.
Availability of hundreds and thousands of applications.
GUI for almost every administrative tasks, no need to deal with the command line.
Very easy-to-upgrade from one version to another.

Cons:
Unity takes some getting used to, as it departs from the traditional wimp (Windows, icons, mouse, pointer) interface.
Installation of 3rd party software via PPA is cumbersome.
Lacks customization.
The file manager lacks a lot of basic features.

Linux Mint

Linux Mint is based on Ubuntu and uses Cinnamon as the default desktop environment. There is almost no learning curve because it uses the familiar WIMP interface.  Linux Mint has taken the great Ubuntu base and created a desktop environment that borrowed the best features from Gnome 2. It's as easy to install and maintain as Ubuntu.

Pros:
Every application that's available for Ubuntu would technically work on Linux Mint.
They had forked the file manager so it had more features that the file manager of Ubuntu.
Unlike Ubuntu ' s Unity, Cinnamon does offer a lot of customization options to personalize your PC.

Cons:
Upgrade to the newer version was not possible. You have to reinstall everything, though they is working on improving it.
Cinnamon is still a work in progress; There is bugs.
Similar to Ubuntu, installing 3rd party software via PPA was not very straightforward.
Mixing Ubuntu repositories may cause problems.

Kubuntu

Kubuntu is a official flavor of Ubuntu that uses KDE ' s Plasma desktop instead of Unity. It is a great distro for those who want the ease of Ubuntu bundled with unlimited customization and features that Plasma D Esktop offers. If There is one desktop environment that gives the ' Linux ' experience, meaning a user can control and tweak every nook and Corner of their system, it ' s Plasma.

Pros:
Plasma ' s File Manager Dolphin is one of the most advanced and powerful file managers.
Extremely customizable. Extremely feature rich.
Availability of all the applications is available for Ubuntu.
Easily upgradable from one version to another, just like Ubuntu.

Cons:
Too Many customization options makes it a bit challenging for new users.

OpenSUSE

OpenSUSE is a perfect OS for those who want great integration of Gnome or KDE with their system. The OpenSUSE team patches everything to make it work well with the operating system.

OpenSUSE have a gem called YaST (yet another setup tool) that works like a mission control center for the entire operating System. It allows a user to control the entire OS from one place. It ' s extremely easy to install and manage. A rolling release version of OpenSUSE eliminates the need to upgrade your system every six months. OpenSUSE is certainly to a bit more advanced users looking for more control than Ubuntu offers.

Pros:
Contrary to ubuntu-based systems It's extremely easy-to-install 3rd party applications with ' One-click ' Install from SOFTW Are.opensuse.org.
Uses major desktop environments like Gnome and KDE instead of creating their own.
offers more customization than Ubuntu.

Cons:
Upgrading from one version to another are not smooth; Fresh re-install is recommended.
has fewer applications than Ubuntu.

Arch Linux

Arch Linux is my favorite operating system. It is fully customized from the time of installation. A user installs only the components that they need which creates a very lean and optimized OS. Arch is a rolling release distribution so it always runs the latest Software-from kernel to apps.

Virtually all Linux apps is available for Arch Linux-either via the official repos or through AUR (Arch user Repositori ES). Unlike Ubuntu or OpenSUSE, you don ' t has the use of the browser to find or install third party applications, everything can B e do from the terminal using tools like Yaourt or Packer.

Arch Linux is the best OS-those who want-learn how Linux based systems work, as you configure everything M Anually. It has one of the most comprehensive Wikis, which can is useful even for non Arch users.

Pros:
A huge repository of software.
Always have the latest packages.
No need to reinstall for upgrades.
Extremely customizable.
doesn ' t patch anything so get the vanilla experience of the software you install.

Cons:
Hard to install; Not suitable for a new Linux user.
Needs more maintenance due to rolling release nature.
Packages from AUR is compiled locally, which can take a lot of time.
Everything have to is configured manually so it needs a bit more work than just installing Kubuntu.
So these is my top 5 Linux distributions, which one do I use?

Comparison of 5 Linux distributions