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Worst Linux Distros for Beginners [ And What To Choose ]
LateWeb.Info ^ | 17 May 2021 | Staff ?

Posted on 05/17/2021 11:49:04 AM PDT by ShadowAce

In this article we are going to show you the worst Linux distributions you can start with as a beginner. Now lets say from the beginning of the article that this distributions are not bad, they are bad for beginners. And you who are reading this, if you are new to Linux it will be better to avoid them for now and maybe check them later.

But wait, what’s the difference? Aren’t all Linux distributions alike? Well the simple answer is – no. Some are more user friendly, others are more specific like for servers or corporate and other stuff. So lets start with the first on our list:

What are the worst Linux Distros for Beginners?

1 – Kali Linux

Kali Linux | Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking Linux Distribution | lateweb.info

Kali Linux is an open-source, Debian-based Linux distribution geared towards various information security tasks, such as Penetration Testing, Security Research, Computer Forensics and Reverse Engineering. So if you want to use it as a every day distribution it will most likely be harder for you to get comfortable with Linux.

2 – Gentoo Linux

Gentoo Linux, A Powerful Distro For Advanced Users | lateweb.info

Gentoo Linux is a Linux distribution built using the Portage package management system. Unlike a binary software distribution, the source code is compiled locally according to the user’s preferences and is often optimized for the specific type of computer. Precompiled binaries are available for some larger packages or those with no available source code.

3 – CentOS Linux

community enterprise operating system | lateweb.info

The CentOS Linux distribution is a stable, predictable, manageable and reproducible platform derived from the sources of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). However we don’t recommend it for new users.

4 – Red Hat Linux

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) | lateweb.info

Red Hat® Enterprise Linux® is the world’s leading enterprise Linux platform.* It’s an open source operating system (OS). It’s the foundation from which you can scale existing apps—and roll out emerging technologies—across bare-metal, virtual, container, and all types of cloud environments. However when you see enterprise in a sentence that means not easy to use and many paid stuff too so again not cool if we want to start our Linux experience from here.

5 – openSUSE Linux

open suse | lateweb.info

The openSUSE project has three main goals: make openSUSE the easiest Linux for anyone to obtain and the most widely used Linux distribution; leverage open source collaboration to make openSUSE the world’s most usable Linux distribution and desktop environment for new and experienced Linux users; dramatically simplify and open the development and packaging processes to make openSUSE the platform of choice for Linux developers and software vendors. And all that sound pretty good but Suse has a long way in front of them before reaching this goals and so we do not recommend it for new users.

6 – Slax Linux

Slax Linux - A Modern, Portable and Fast Linux Operating System | lateweb.info

Slax is a modern, portable, small and fast Linux operating system with modular approach and outstanding design. It runs directly from your USB flash drive without installing, so you can carry it everywhere you go in your pocket. Despite its small size, Slax provides nice graphical user interface and wise selection of pre-installed programs, such as a Web browser, Terminal, and more. And we love Slax it’s a cool and small Linux distribution, but in reality it’s one of the worst choices for a new Linux user.

8 – Manjaro Linux

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Manjaro Linux is a fast, desktop-oriented operating system based on Arch Linux. The distro provides all the benefits of cutting-edge software to get started quickly and automated tools to minimize manual intervention. It is completely free and is available for 64 Bit architectures. Again for new users this one is just a no, no.

9 – Tails Linux

Tails, the security-focused OS, adds support for Secure Boot | lateweb.info

Tails is a portable operating system resistant to surveillance and censorship. The OS uses the Tor network to protect privacy online. Also, Tails includes a selection of applications to work on sensitive documents and communicate securely. Features include: resilience against surveillance, advertising and viruses; leaves no trace on the computer when shut down; based on Debian GNU/Linux etc. A very, very nice Linux distro but stay away if you don’t have at least a year with Linux.

10 – Kodachi Linux

Linux Kodachi - Secure Anti Forensic Anonymous Operating System - Cybarrior | lateweb.info

Kodachi is designed for anyone who cares about their privacy and needs a secure, anti-forensic, and anonymous distro. The latest edition of the distro is based on Xubuntu 18.04.5 and uses a customized Xfce desktop.

Kodachi equips with all kinds of security-centric and privacy-enhancing apps along with a whole lot of regular apps to enable you to use the distro as your daily driver. Its custom desktop is designed so as to not overwhelm first time users and gives you access to all the apps while still being intuitive.

That sad Kodachi is the worst choice a new user can make….

What do we recommend ?

Файл:Ubuntu 21 10 | lateweb.info

In our opinion the best distros for starting in Linux are Ubuntu and Debian they are the most secure bet, they are reliable, stable, easy to use, there are tons of articles, tutorials, guides and how to in the network so it’s pretty hard for a new user to get stuck.


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1 posted on 05/17/2021 11:49:04 AM PDT by ShadowAce
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2 posted on 05/17/2021 11:49:17 AM PDT by ShadowAce (Linux - The Ultimate Windows Service Pack )
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To: ShadowAce

I recommend Linux Mint Cinnamon.


3 posted on 05/17/2021 11:56:14 AM PDT by Dalberg-Acton
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To: ShadowAce

What about ReactOS as in ReactOS v0.4.13 rel 18? I’ve been thinking of changing...


4 posted on 05/17/2021 11:57:23 AM PDT by egfowler3 (Trump Voter (Still a Deplorable, Clinger, Christian Infidel, American & vast right-wing conspirator))
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TBH, I have not heard anything about ReactOS for a couple of years now, other than I saw they have released a new version.

Give it a try, and see what you think. If you don't like it, you can always go with something else.

5 posted on 05/17/2021 11:58:52 AM PDT by ShadowAce (Linux - The Ultimate Windows Service Pack )
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when i went distro hopping trying to find ‘the right one’ for me- i tried manjaro- Wow- it was flaky- I ‘broke’ it a lot trying to customize it, not knowing what i was doing-

That was back when i had patience and a mind (somewhat)- now i have neither, so i have settled on, and stick with, linux mint cinnamon- Brain Fog doesn’t jive with more complicated linux distros well unfortunately


6 posted on 05/17/2021 12:06:16 PM PDT by Bob434
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To: Dalberg-Acton

I agree 100%. It is my daily driver and has been for a while.

Manjaro is junk as far as I am concerned. Never got a kernel panic in a Debian distribution. Seems to only happen in a Arch distribution.


7 posted on 05/17/2021 12:08:04 PM PDT by Linux Rules (Linux - Resistance Is Futile)
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what are you using now? I had read that awhile ago reactos was pretty unstable, but just a quick look in reviews of it, it looks like it’s making progress-


8 posted on 05/17/2021 12:08:50 PM PDT by Bob434
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To: ShadowAce
PCLinuxos here.
9 posted on 05/17/2021 12:10:26 PM PDT by Semper Vigilantis (Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.)
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To: ShadowAce

Ubuntu is the best. Great for newbies and advanced users alike.


10 posted on 05/17/2021 12:11:34 PM PDT by libh8er
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To: Dalberg-Acton
I recommend Linux Mint Cinnamon.

Same here, been using it off of a 250gb SSD for quite a while and its proven itself quite bulletproof so far.

11 posted on 05/17/2021 12:12:24 PM PDT by redcatcherb412
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i settled on PCLinuxOS in 2009 and have been using it ever sense. it just works for me, I have the 32 bit and a 64 bit versions


12 posted on 05/17/2021 12:14:28 PM PDT by markman46 (engage brain before using keyboard!!!)
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I am a recent convert to Ubuntu. I will never buy a new home computer and run Windows again. The install was super easy and it’s also easy to use. It also brings back old memories of PDP-11s when I use the Terminal. Computers are no longer boring for me. So many new things to learn and experiment with.


13 posted on 05/17/2021 12:22:40 PM PDT by Dutch Boy
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Last time I tried ReactOS, it wouldn’t boot on real hardware.
Better to use a real install of some version of Windows.


14 posted on 05/17/2021 12:27:06 PM PDT by Dalberg-Acton
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To: Dalberg-Acton

MX Linux is a little bit easier for a noob, but I agree with your recommendation. And they forget to mention that IBM destroyed CentOS (free Redhat with no phone support). I would recommend anyone looking for a job go with Redhat. If you want to run a desktop use Mint or MX. Here is a little nifty website for folks intrested in Linux.

distrowatch.com


15 posted on 05/17/2021 12:36:16 PM PDT by LuciusDomitiusAutelian (netstat -an | grep BS)
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To: ShadowAce

I had messed with Manjaro... it was crap and unstable;
I finally went back to Kubuntu. It has (very minor) flaws, but is MUCH more stable than Manjaro, and is much better than it used to be.


16 posted on 05/17/2021 12:44:59 PM PDT by Bikkuri (If you're conservative, you're an "extremist." If you're liberal, you're an "activist.")
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To: Dalberg-Acton

That’s the one I learned to use, v18.3 I think.


17 posted on 05/17/2021 12:50:13 PM PDT by Carriage Hill (A society grows great when old men plant trees, in whose shade they know they will never sit..)
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To: Bob434

Right now i’m using W7, came with the new machine I purchased some years ago.


18 posted on 05/17/2021 1:10:51 PM PDT by egfowler3 (Trump Voter (Still a Deplorable, Clinger, Christian Infidel, American & vast right-wing conspirator))
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To: ShadowAce

I cut my Linux teeth on Gentoo Linux. I was gonna run it on some old hardware, so I Wanted something I could customize and get the best speed from. It was quite an ordeal, but worth is as an education into linux.


19 posted on 05/17/2021 1:32:05 PM PDT by Paradox (Don't call them mainstream, there is nothing mainstream about the MSM.)
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To: ShadowAce

I started out with RedHat back when most stuff was only done with the terminal. Moved to Suse because of Yast, worked quite well.

Ubuntu is nice but I really like Mint Cinnamon and even my mother used Mint for a while until I got her a Windows 10 box because she even has a hard time working with Windows, Linux was a tad to far but she could browse and do Libreoffice on it. So Mint is a good choice for beginners.


20 posted on 05/17/2021 1:33:02 PM PDT by knighthawk (We will always remember We will always be proud We will always be prepared so we may always be free)
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