6.Arch Linux
The best linux distro for programmers in my view and gets the 6th number in the best 10 Linux distos list.
Arch
linux is the best 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
Download arch linux Current Release: 2011.08.19
7.PCLinuxOS
PCLinuxOS comes around the middle in the list of top Linux distributions due to its simplicity,advanced options and speed.
PCLinuxOS is a nice, user-friendly Linux distribution, though, and it offers support for many popular graphics and sound cards and
peripheral devices.It is a very simple and very fast OS and is suitable for advanced users as well as newbies. A bootable live CD provides an easy-to-use graphical
installer, and the default desktop is the lovely KDE.
8.CentOS
What is
Cent os?
It is an Enterprise Linux distribution based on the
freely available sources from Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
It is also a best choice for server Linux distributions,.Every CentOS version has long term support for 10 years. A new CentOS
version is released every 2 years approximately. Each versions gets
security and other updates every 6 months to support the new hardwares
coming in the market
Current major versions are 6.2 and 5.8.
Cent os Features
- easy maintenance
- long term support for 10 years
- friendly environment for users and package maintainers
- active development
- open business model
- community infrastructure
- good commercial support
- open management
Puppy linux
works in most of the old machines which are not supported by many
distros.I included this OS because eventhough it is a small and simple OS it is a great OS providing the power with limited resources. 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.
Download puppy os
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
Download Slacko 5.3.3