My take on various Linux distributions
So many choices There are many Linux distributions (distros) out there, and I am often asked: “I have a ‘xxx’ computer, and I am just starting out (or I know something about Linux), what Linux distro is best for me?” Making that decision is very difficult for the person and for me making the […]
Distribution Evaluation – Knoppix 9.1 – One of the best live Linux CDs is still at the top of their game with this latest distribution. Knoppix was one of the first live CDs and one of the first Debian derivatives. It is meant to be a live CD and does not come with the option […]
Distribution Evaluation – Fedora 33 Distribution Evaluation – Fedora 33 – There are several improvements in this distribution. One of which is Gnome 3.38, but there are many package improvements also. The most noticeable change is a default to Btrfs filesystem. This gives you system snapshots, and support for multiple snapshots. It also brings enhanced […]
Distribution Evaluation – Ubuntu 20.10 Distribution Evaluation – Ubuntu 20.10 is the latest release of Ubuntu (Code named Groovy Gorilla). This is a short term release which means it will be supported for nine months, but there is an easy upgrade path to the next release. Ubuntu has many of the Debian releases. There is […]
Distribution Evaluation – Kali Linux 20.4. Kali is a toolkit for pentesting and forensics. Kali Linux is perfect for administrators. […]
Distribution Evaluation – Linux Mint 20. Comes with the Cinnamon Desktop Linux Mint is a great general purpose distribution. […]
Distribution Evaluation Bodhi 5.1 Distribution Evaluation Bodhi 5.1. Bodhi is a light-weight distribution featuring the Moksha desktop. Moksha, the desktop, is a fork of the Enlightenment DR17 desktop maintained by the Bodhi Linux team. Moksha focuses on staying light weight, while still offering a high level of customization options. The distribution is based on Ubuntu […]
Distribution Evaluation Debian 10.5 Distribution Evaluation Debian 10.5, Gnome desktop. Debian “Buster” 10.5. Debian is one of the largest distributions and one of the oldest active distributions founded in 1993. It is the basis for dozens of other distributions, including Ubuntu and Linux Mint. The strength is its installer which offers the option of step-by-step […]
Distribution Evaluation Elementary 5.2 A distribution evaluation of Elementary 5.2, a Linux distribution that has been around since 2011, is generally favorable. The desktop is called “Pantheon” and is built on top of the Gnome desk top and Ubuntu’s Long Term releases. The innovative desk top is nicely done and aesthetically pleasing. It looks a […]