6 Best Ubuntu Derivatives To Check Out
For as good of an operating system that Ubuntu is, the OS isn’t for everyone. Despite being “Linux for human beings,” the OS can feel rough around the edges. As a result, many “derivatives” are showing up. These “derivatives” use the Ubuntu Linux operating system as a base, but try to make things easier for users, and overall improve on the experience. While not all Ubuntu derivatives are attempts to improve on Ubuntu, it is worth pointing out that the vast majority of them make this the primary objective in their open source mission.
Make no mistake: Ubuntu is king when it comes to Linux on the desktop. However, if you’re in need of something lighter, more straightforward, or more accessible, an Ubuntu derivative is a better choice.
There are many Ubuntu-like OSes out there. See 6 that are really worth checking out at https://www.addictivetips.com/ubuntu-linux-tips/best-ubuntu-derivatives/ with their notable features highlighted.
1. Linux Mint
2. Elementary OS
3. Zorin OS
4. Peppermint OS
5. KDE Neon
6. Ubuntu Studio
I know someone is going to ask "why?" so an example was my mom's old computer she uses has been incredibly slow. Turns out her machine is a 64-bit computer (lowish end machine) with 3GB of RAM. But it came with Windows 7 Starter Edition which says it only sees 2GB of RAM. So I took the plunge this last weekend and put 64-bit Manjaro KDE on it – that computer now sees 3GB of RAM and is flying. She's really happy and I don't think she really knows the difference in OS as she only uses Chrome browser to check her e-mail and LibreOffice to type documents (she had LibreOffice on her Windows machine before). This has saved her either buying a Windows uypgrade or a new computer.
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