Best linux distro with LXDE - Lubuntu

The best linux distribution with LXDE - Lubuntu 12.04

--> Lubuntu is ubuntu base build upon lxde.Lxde is very fast compared with much heavier interfaces like gnome and kde.Since lxde is under development you may not stick onto it if you are migrating from the popular gnome 3 or kde.But lxde is really faster than heavy interfaces like gnome 3 or kde.Lubuntu ships with chromium as its default web browser and pidgin as the default chat app.Sylpheed is the email client instead of mozilla's thunderbird.Lubuntu has office tools like abiword and gnumeric which are lighter tools that fits the lxde environment.
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lubuntu 12.04

lubuntu 12.04

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Best linux distro with KDE - Opensuse

 
The best linux distribution with KDE - Opensuse 12.1

--> Opensuse is the best KDE distribution for years.Even though opensuse team now gives more importance to gnome 3 version,still the kde version is the best in the market.
New features of opensuse 12.1
· Linux kernel 3.1.0;
· KDE Software Compilation 4.7.2;
· GNOME 3.2.1 desktop environment;
· Xfce 4.8;
· X.Org Server 7.6;
· Mozilla Firefox 7.0.1;
· Amarok 2.4.3;
· KTorrent 4.1.2;
· K3b 2.0.2;
· virt-manager and open-vm-tools to easily manage VirtualBox and KVM;
· Eucalyptus;
· OpenNebula;

· OpenStack;
· Apper software management tool;
· Oyranos color management tool;
· ownCloud2 integration;
· Google Go programming language;
· systemd init system;
· Snapper integration into zypper;
· GCC 4.6.2.
 
Screenshots of opensuse 12.1

opensuse 12.1

opensuse 12.1

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Best linux distro for live cd - CTKArch

The best linux distribution for live cd - CTKArch

--> or The best live cd linux distribution
A live cd should be fast and simple and CTKArch meets these two criterias,It is based on arch and uses openbox.The CTKArch team claims a 10-15 seconds boot time on netbooks. 
CTKArch is a minial arch setup which is not a distribution which comes with  selected applications and provides maximum hardware support, exclusively using free open-source software.It is amazingly fast and simple.

Screenshots CTKArch 0.7

CTKArch 0.7

CTKArch 0.7

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Best linux distro for security - Backtrack linux

The best linux distribution for security - Backtrack linux - The best security linux distro

--> Backtrack linux 5 R2 is the current version of the distro with most advanced security features.It comes with tools for securing your wifi as well with hacking tools.Backtrack also comes with a live cd.It focuses on system and network penetration testing, featuring analysis and diagnostic applications that can be run right from the CD.
Screenshots Backtrack 5R2 

Backtrack 5R2

Backtrack 5R2

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Best linux distro for multimedia - Ubuntu studio

The best linux distribution for multimedia - Ubuntu studio 12.04 - The most beautiful linux

--> Ubuntu studio based on the popular os ubuntu.It is just ubuntu with additional multimedia and graphics tools.The latest version is studio 11.10.Even though it is made for multimedia,you can install any software from the ubuntu repository.Ubuntu studio gives greater support for your audio and video drivers.

New features of Ubuntu studio 12.04

· Based on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS
· Long Term Support release
· Live DVD image
· GUI-based installation
· Linux kernel 3.2.14;
· Xfce 4.8
· JACK by default
· New icons, theme, wallpapers, and default font
· LightDM
· Restructured menu for improved work flow support
· Better multi-monitor functionality via ARandR
· mudita24 replaced envycontrol24, for audio interfaces with ice1712 chip.

Screenshots ubuntu studio 12.04

Ubuntu studio 12.04

 

Ubuntu studio 12.04

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Best linux distro for beginners - Ubuntu

The best linux distribution for beginners - Ubuntu 12.04

--> The most popular linux distro in the world,Ubuntu is a simple,fast os and it is easy to manage the system even by the new users coming from windows,mac osx etc.

New features of Ubuntu 12.04 aka Precise Pangolin

· Unity 3D interface 5.10;
· Unity 2D interface 5.10;
· GNOME 3.4.1;
· Linux kernel 3.2.12;
· X.Org 7.6;
· Xorg Server 1.11.4;
· Upstart 1.5;
· GCC 4.6.3 toolchain;
· Python 2.7.3 and Python 3.2.3;
· Compiz Fusion 0.9.7.6.
 
Screenshots of ubuntu 12.04 ( Precise Pangolin)

ubuntu 12.04 Precise Pangolin unity

ubuntu 12.04 Precise Pangolin unity

ubuntu 12.04 Precise Pangolin gnome 3

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Best linux distro with gnome 3 - Fedora 17

The best linux distribution with gnome 3 - Fedora 17 aka Beefy Miracle

--> Fedora 17 comes with gnome 3.4.As far as my experience fedora provides better gnome 3 experience than opensuse default.Fedora now acts like a flagship of gnome 3.
New features of fedora 17(Beefy Miracle)


· Linux kernel 3.3.4;
· GNOME 3.4.1 desktop environment (with GNOME Shell);
· KDE Software Compilation 4.8.3;
· Simplified filesystem by moving everything to /usr (see here more details);
· EXT4 as the default filesystem;
· JBoss Application Server 7;
· OpenJDK 7 as the default Java Runtime Environment;
. Multitouch support;
· Software rendering for GNOME Shell;
· Mozilla Firefox 12;
· GIMP 2.8;
· Boost 1.48;
· Improved NetworkManager

Screenshots of fedora 17 

fedora 17  ("Beefy Miracle")

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Best linux distro for customization - Arch linux - Best linux distro for programmers

Best linux distribution for customization - Arch linux 

The best linux distro for programmers/ developers

--> Arch linux wins the game for the most customizable linux distribution and it is an amazing linux distribution which gives full power to the user.Arch is the best option for advanced linux users.

Arch linux gives the best way to customize your desktop.Arch Linux is an independently developed, i686- and x86_64-optimised Linux distribution .Although the arch installation process is a hard thing,you will get satisfied once you get through.Arch installation guide helps even the beginners to install their favourite linux distroibutionArch installation uses a text based installation,so most of the beginners get disappointed with the guide.But it is very simple if you read the installation guide thoroughly.Arch Linux uses a rolling release model


Screenshots Arch linux

arch linux xfce 4

arch linux kde 4.7

arch linux gnome 3.4

Download arch linux   Current Release: 2011.08.19

• Netinstall image  i686 CPU     x86-64 CPU    Dual Architecture
• Core image           i686 CPU     x86-64 CPU     Dual Architecture

Best linux distro for netbooks - Ubuntu Linux

The best linux distribution for netbooks - Ubuntu desktop 12.04


Ubuntu netbook remix wins in the competition with jolicloud.

--> By the 6 months release cycle,ubuntu has become no.1 in the netbook market defeating jolicloud.Ubuntu unity interface has improved a lot from the previous version.Because Ubuntu's desktop edition has moved to the same Unity interface as the netbook edition, starting with Ubuntu 11.04, the netbook edition has been merged into the desktop edition.
New features of Ubuntu 12.04 (Precise Pangolin):

· Unity 3D interface 5.10
· Unity 2D interface 5.10
· GNOME 3.4.1
· Linux kernel 3.2.12
· X.Org 7.6
· Xorg Server 1.11.4
· GCC 4.6.3 toolchain
· Python 2.7.3 and Python 3.2.3
· Compiz Fusion 0.9.7.6.
 
Screenshots of Ubuntu 12.04 (Precise Pangolin):

ubuntu 12.04 LTS Precise Pangolin

Ubuntu 12.04 Precise pangolin

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Best linux distro for old computers - puppy linux

The best linux distribution for old computer - puppy linux

--> Puppy linux  works in most of the old machines which are not supported by many distros.It is very fast and simple.Puppy Linux is a special build of Linux meant to make computing easy and fast.You can boot your system with the puppy usb.
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New features of slacko 5.3.3 

• Linux kernel 3.1.10
• compatible with the binary packages of Slackware 13.37,
• Mozilla browser in the latest Seamonkey 2.9.1 suite
• first-boot wizard that takes care of your desktop settings and connections;
• support for many wired and wireless connections including 3G modems;
• Slickpet for adding popular programs to your setup;
• excellent multimedia support

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slacko 5.3.3

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Best linux distro for servers - Debian

The best linux distribution for servers - Debian 

--> With the great stability, Debian 6.0 wins the place for the best distro.Debian systems currently use the Linux kernel or the FreeBSD kernel.Debian comes with over 29000 packages (precompiled software that is bundled up in a nice format for easy installation on your machine) — all of it free. The great old debian now has an opponent- Cent OS.Ubuntu server edition is also becoming more popular now a days. 

Screenshots debian 6.0

debian 6.0

 System requirements debian 6.0

• 1 GHz processor or more
• RAM 128 mb(recommended 512 MB)
• Hard disk 5 GB

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Best linux distro for laptops - Opensuse 12.1

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The best Laptop linux distro - Opensuse 12.1
Opensuse12.1 comes with gnome 3.2 and latest color management tools.It is the best laptop linux distribution with great power management,easy to use wireless tools,docking tools etc.As laptop users are very much concerned about the battery life,opensuse delivers the best way to make use of your laptop.
New features of opensuse 12.1
Latest Free Desktops introduce color management,
GNOME Shell is improved and refined
KDE introduces Oyranos, Apper and Plasma Active

Screenshots opensuse 12.1 - The best linux distribution for laptops

Opensuse12.1 xfce

Opensuse12.1 gnome 3.2

Opensuse12.1 kde 4.7

System requirements opensuse 12.1- The best linux distribution for laptops
Pentium* III 500 MHz or higher processo
512 MB physical RAM (1 GB recommended)
Hard disk: 3 GB available disk space
Graphics cards:800 x 600 display resolution (1024 x 768 or higher recommended)
Boot from CD/DVD drive or USB-Stick for installation, or support for booting over network
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Best linux distro for desktops - Linux mint 13 " Maya"

Best linux distribution for desktop - Linux mint 13 "Maya"

--> Linux mint 13"Maya"  is the best linux distribution currently available.Linux mint 13 features gnome 3 with mint shell extensions.It is called as "Cinnamon".It is very easy to switch back to gnome 3 from cinnamon by just disabling some of the extensions.Cinnamon looks like gnome 2 with the bottom taskbar,but it also has the new shell features of gnome 3.So many people who love the look of old gnome will taste the nostalgia.Linux mint also comes with the traditional desktop environment named as MATE desktop environment.

Cinnamon 1.4 Desktop

MATE 1.2 Desktop

New features of Linux mint 13 "Maya" 

• MATE 1.2
• Cinnamon 1.4
• MDM
• Artwork improvements
• Search engines

System requirements:

• x86 processor
• 512 MB RAM (recommended 1GB)
• 5 GB of disk space
• Graphics card capable of 800×600 resolution
• CD/DVD drive or USB port

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• Mate edition 32 bit
• Mate edition 64 bit

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Fedora 17 officially released : Download Fedora 17 The Beefy Miracle

Fedora 17 officially released : Download Fedora 17 The Beefy Miracle

--> Fedora 17 code named as Beefy Miracle has been released on may 29th by the fedora project and is available for download now.Lets take a look at what are the new features in fedora 17 the Beefy Miracle

· Linux kernel 3.3.4;
· GNOME 3.4.1 desktop environment (with GNOME Shell);
· KDE Software Compilation 4.8.3;
· Simplified filesystem by moving everything to /usr (see here more details);
· EXT4 as the default filesystem;
· JBoss Application Server 7;
· OpenJDK 7 as the default Java Runtime Environment;
. Multitouch support;
· Software rendering for GNOME Shell;
· Mozilla Firefox 12;
· GIMP 2.8;
· Boost 1.48;
· Improved NetworkManager


This list goes on if we discuss about each and everything.Overall fedora 17 looks great and try it yourself


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