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What is the best Linux operating system for desktop?

You must have heard about Ubuntu — no matter what. It is the most popular Linux distribution overall. Not just limited to servers, but also the most popular choice for Linux desktops. It is easy to use, offers a good user experience, and comes pre-installed with essential tools to get a head start.

Is Linux Desktop Dying?

Linux isn’t dying anytime soon, programmers are the main consumers of Linux. It will never be as big as Windows but it will never die either. Linux on desktop never really worked because most computers don’t come with Linux preinstalled, and most people will never bother installing another OS.

Is Linux worth it 2020?

If you want the best UI, best desktop apps, then Linux probably isn’t for you, but it’s still a good learning experience if you’ve never used a UNIX or UNIX-alike before. Personally, I don’t bother with it on the desktop any more, but that isn’t to say you shouldn’t.

The main reason why Linux is not popular on the desktop is that it doesn’t have “the one” OS for the desktop as does Microsoft with its Windows and Apple with its macOS. If Linux had only one operating system, then the scenario would be totally different today. … Linux kernel has some 27.8 million lines of code.

Why did Linux fail?

Desktop Linux was criticized in late 2010 for having missed its opportunity to become a significant force in desktop computing. … Both critics indicated that Linux did not fail on the desktop due to being “too geeky,” “too hard to use,” or “too obscure”.

What are the problems with Linux?

Below are what I view as the top five problems with Linux.

  1. Linus Torvalds is mortal.
  2. Hardware compatibility. …
  3. Lack of software. …
  4. Too many package managers makes Linux hard to learn and master. …
  5. Different desktop managers lead to a fragmented experience. …

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Does Linux have a future?

It’s hard to say, but I have a feeling Linux isn’t going anywhere, at least not in the foreseeable future: The server industry is evolving, but it’s been doing so forever. … Linux still has a relatively low market share in consumer markets, dwarfed by Windows and OS X. This will not change anytime soon.

Is it worth learning Linux?

Linux is definitely worth learning because it isn’t solely operating system, but also inherited philosophy and design ideas. It depends on the individual. For some people, like myself, it’s worth it. Linux is more solid and reliable than either Windows or macOS.

Why is Linux better for developers?

Linux tends to contain the best suite of low-level tools like sed, grep, awk piping, and so on. Tools like these are used by programmers to create things like command-line tools, etc. Many programmers who prefer Linux over other operating systems love its versatility, power, security, and speed.

Which is fastest Linux distro?

Best Lightweight Linux distros for old laptops and desktops

  1. Tiny Core. Probably, technically, the most lightweight distro there is.
  2. Puppy Linux. Support for 32-bit systems: Yes (older versions) …
  3. SparkyLinux. …
  4. antiX Linux. …
  5. Bodhi Linux. …
  6. CrunchBang++ …
  7. LXLE. …
  8. Linux Lite. …

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Is Linux Losing Popularity?

No. Linux has never lost popularity. Instead, it has only been growing exponentially in its outreach in both desktop, servers and handheld devices.

Is Linux growing in popularity?

For example, Net Applications shows Windows on top of the desktop operating system mountain with 88.14% of the market. … That’s not surprising, but Linux — yes Linux — seems to have jumped from 1.36% share in March to 2.87% share in April.

Why is Linux faster than Windows?

There are many reasons for Linux being generally faster than windows. Firstly, Linux is very lightweight while Windows is fatty. In windows, a lot of programs run in the background and they eat up the RAM. Secondly, in Linux, the file system is very much organized.

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