Zorin OS 16 DesktopPosted on 03/18/2022 8:04:31 AM PDT by ShadowAce
We give you the top 10 beautiful Linux Distributions of 2022. They are a visual treat to your eyes while being a robust operating system.
The most fantastic thing about Linux Distributions is you can customize them to any extent to satisfy your visual needs. Whether based on Ubuntu or Fedora, you have all the tools you need to customize a Linux desktop.
But, there are many Linux Distributions that looks stunning without any customization. The developers have made them so that you can experience the visual treat right after installation without any additional effort on customization.
Hence, we compiled a list of the most beautiful Linux distributions you can try right now and give your PC a visual makeover.
The first Linux Distribution which we would like to feature is Zorin OS. The Zorin OS is a beautiful Linux distribution that uses Zorin Desktop based on GNOME. It is perfect for newcomers who wants a nice desktop but are also productive at the same time.
One of the unique features that Zorin OS brings is its ability to transform its look to make it like any other operating system. That means the taskbar, application menu, and the Dock can change with just one click option from its Layout settings, and this gives you the utmost flexibility and out of the box experience while using ZorinOS.
Zorin OS 16 DesktopThe elementaryOS is one of the most beautiful Linux distributions today based on Ubuntu Long Term Support (LTS) release. This Linux Distribution uses the stunning Pantheon Desktop environment whose look and feel is inspired by macOS.
The elementary OS is perfect for those coming from macOS to the Linux world as they would find many things familiar, such as gestures and window decorations.
However, you may not find many customization options available in elementary OS settings. You may need to depend on external script commands to make further customization. However, the default looks are beautiful and serve their purpose for the majority of the users.
The most significant advantage of elementary OS is its curated app store. The App Store provides you with all categories of applications specially designed for the elementary OS, which looks and works great.
elementary OS 6 ODIN DesktopThe third distribution which we would like to highlight is Deepin OS. The Deepin OS is based on Debian and was created by Deepin Technology Co from China. It uses its own Deepin Desktop Environment based on Qt. The Deepin desktop looks incredible with its widgets, colour schemes, window decorations, wallpapers that give you an out of the box visual treat.
With its well-polished visual components, you may think that it looks almost similar to macOS. And thanks to the Debian “stable” branch, Deepin OS is the perfect choice if you want an excellent looking Linux distribution with stability.
Why is Deepin OS beautiful?
Deepin 20 DesktopThe fourth Linux Distribution which we feature here is CutefishOS. This Debian and Ubuntu-based Linux distribution feature a natively developed Cutefish desktop. This Linux Distribution is currently under development. But due to its looks, its already making waves across the user’s base.
Under the hood, CutefishOS is built upon Qt and KDE Framework. This efficient Linux Distribution with Cutefish desktop features the global menu feature at the top bar out of the box.
The customization options are still being worked on as its currently under development. But with the latest release, you get the native dark mode, accent colour, animation effects, dock position (left, right, bottom), among other options.
If you want to experiment with a nice desktop that looks completely different, you may go ahead. Also, you may go over the complete review and tutorials of this desktop presented below.
Cutefish OSThe Manjaro Linux KDE Edition is one of the best looking Linux distributions today. Based on Arch Linux, Manjaro KDE Edition features the stock KDE Plasma desktop environment with some additional tweaks and widgets. The green colour palette of Manjaro gives you a fresh look and feel. You can customize further with built-in KDE tools and settings and change icons and themes from KDE Stores.
The Manjar KDE Edition is a perfect combination of performance and beauty with the power of Arch Linux. And it is an ideal starting point for the new Arch Linux users.
Manjaro KDE PlasmaThe famous Garduda Linux is the 6th OS on this list. Garuda Linux is based on Arch Linux and brings a beautiful desktop for you. It features all major desktop environments with custom-designed icon themes and colour palettes. This operating system uses Zen Kernel, optimized for performance in your hardware.
The look and feel are stunning in Garuda Linux. The macOS style looks that you get out of the box. The combination of neon icon theme, lovely colour palette, blur and Transparency with the global menu is perfect for its own.
One of the primary advantages of Garuda is it provides you with the choice of all desktop environments – KDE Plasma, GNOME, Xfce, LXQt, MATE and others.
Garuda LinuxWe all love Linux Mint because of its simplicity, elegance and stability. It is one of the widely used and famous Linux distributions today. And perhaps the most used Linux distribution after Ubuntu. However, it is not that fancy looking if you compare this with other Linux Distributions here in this list.
But the default Cinnamon desktop looks clean and perfect if you like the legacy user interface, which looks fantastic.
The Linux Mint Cinnamon edition is perfect for all users, especially new users of Linux or even you are migrating from Windows. The default looks and feels with Mint’s green colour pallette look refreshing.
If you are unable to decide an eye candy Linux distribution with stability, choose the Linux Mint Cinnamon edition without a doubt.
Linux Mint 20 – Cinnamon Edition DesktopNitrux Linux is based on Debian, which features a modified version of KDE Plasma desktop called NX Desktop. This unique Linux distribution brings its own set of Nitrux applications built upon Maui kit and Qt. Nitrux is systemd-free and uses OpenRC as an init system. With all these unique features and stunning looks, it is one of the best Linux distributions today.
Nitrux OS default look is perfectly designed with modified KDE Plasma desktop with Kvantum theme engine, icon theme, colour palette and cursor theme. The team behind Nitrux OS also brings a separate desktop called Maui Shell, a beautiful convergent desktop that adapts itself based on screen size.
If you need a KDE Plasma desktop with out of the box modification with stability, then go for Nitrux OS. You won’t be disappointed.
Nitrux 2.0 + DesktopThe Ubuntu Kylin is an official Ubuntu flavour designed explicitly for the Chinese people who use a simplified Chinese script. However, it supports another language as well.
This modified Ubuntu flavour uses Ubuntu Kaylin User Interface (aka UKUI). The UKUI desktop is created using Qt to support MATE Desktop components.
Ubuntu Kylin looks elegant, and it would remind you of a combination of GNOME and KDE Plasma in terms of looks and design.
It features a nicely designed icon set, bottom taskbar, nice application view, app switcher, rounded corner, and more These features are carefully crafted.
Ubuntu Kylin DesktopThe Pop OS is developed by System76, which manufactures computer hardware. This Ubuntu-based Linux Distribution comes pre-installed in all the System6 hardware. However, you can separately download and install it from its official repository in your system.
The Pop OS features the default GNOME desktop with additional tweaks and configurations. This desktop features the pre-GNOME 40 era desktop with several extensions and tweaks pre-configured. For example, you get a bottom dock that can be configured to move around in the desktop, a launcher to launch applications, rounded corners and many such features. This desktop also features auto tiling and optimized keyboard navigation to make you more productive.
The look and feel are clean and beautifully designed with a colour palette, built-in dark mode, rounded corners in the application window, and icon theme.
Pop OS 21.10 DesktopI hope this list of beautiful Linux distributions of 2022 helps you decide which one you want for your desktop or laptop. Because these are already configured to look beautiful, they are powerful.
Take your pick and start your Linux journey.
I’ve been using Linux Mint Cinnamon since 2015 I think. Absolutely love it. So stable.
Desktops images are nice but largely superfluous. Functionality is not, and this includes extensive GUI system info. Maybe CutefishOS will go in that direction. What Linux app (not terminal scripts) is the equivalent to HWinfo64? Linux Hwinfo is not.
- https://www.hwinfo.com/about-software/
On my desktop:
Started trying Mint recently and like it.
Not sure I would trust those 2 that are coming from China. (Even as Open Source).
I’m running Kubuntu with the Plasma desktop. Fast and fancy. Instead of the Mac copy cat docker at the bottom, I have a left panel with all my commonly used apps. My task bar is at the top rather than the bottom.
Also, I gave Manjaro a month for me to like it. It never happened.. Hated every pixel of it :P
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I’ve tried Zorin, but went back to my years-long favorite, Ubuntu. I’ve got 4 computers running it. My wife’s machine and my work laptop are the only Windows computers on my property.
I tried zorin too and found it laggy- that was awhile ago, maybe they have improved, but ,inux must is really all I need now. I had Ubuntu for awhile, but I prefer mint i guess.
While this article is how each flavor of linux presents, that is really just window (pardon that reference) dressing. The real beauty of Linux is that it is sleek, compact, and efficient. I have two Linux computers running with one meg memory and 500Mb disks. They perform very well. Compare that to the Dell All-in-One with Windoze 11 that I just sent back ... 12meg RAM and a one Tb hard drive and a 256Mb SSD. It was so slow that it could not even keep up with me when typing URLs into Edge. Everything took several seconds to wake up ... one program (PhotoShop) took almost 40 seconds to become ready. It seems that M$ Windoze from W8 on gets heavier and slower. Windoze well and truly suks these days.
They either copy windows or MAC.
Any originals?
I’m running Kubuntu with the Plasma desktop. Fast and fancy. Instead of the Mac copy cat docker at the bottom, I have a left panel with all my commonly used apps. My task bar is at the top rather than the bottom.
Sounds like each of those "Linux distributions" is a slick, highly customizable UI running on top of a Unix kernel variant. The customization possibilities make it seem like it's the Android of the PC world, I guess. Why would a satisfied macOS or Windows user even consider the onerous task of switching to a Linux distribution, given all the apps and software suites they use on their current OS platform? macOS and Windows users benefit from a single, very stable, reputable OS/UI vendor - Apple or Microsoft. Why take a chance on a Linux distribution (which I assume are all open source, I could be wrong about that)? I further assume you must buy the Linux kernel from one vendor, the UI from another vendor, and apps and software suites from a bunch of other vendors. Are they as dependable as macOS and Windows vendors? I also assume if one did the switch to Linux, they'd have to dump all their current apps and software suites and buy new versions (or entirely different apps and suites) for Linux. That doesn't seem worth the effort and cost, unless Linux totally blows away macOS and Windows. AFAIK, Windows has a huge dominant market share and macOS a decent market share, whereas Linux's market share is much smaller. That generally implies Linux OS, UI, app, and software suite vendors are much smaller and thus more likely to go out of business. So why are some people so excited about Linux distributions? What am I missing?
Linux bump for later....
You made a lot of incorrect assumptions.
Linux has a far larger footprint than you think it has.
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Yeah, I'm sure that in some segments of the corporate world, there are lots of Linux environments. I'm talking more about home PC users. Why would a satisfied macOS or Windows user even consider the effort and cost of switching over to a Linux distribution? And if one did so, would the best way to do it be to build your new PC from scratch, buy the tower h/w from one company, then buy the Linux OS, UI, apps, and suites from a bunch of different s/w vendors? Or can you get your Linux box (sans apps/suites) from a single vendor, like you buy one package of h/w, OS, UI, etc., from Apple? Apple and Microsoft get endless coverage from the tech press, whereas Linux seems a very obscure option. Just trying to understand why a satisfied macOS or Windows user would even consider making the switch.
Are there any satisfied Windows users? Mine made updates and changes without my giving the go ahead. My Windows inevitably got slower and slower (after clearing cache and doing the usual stuff). I was constantly worried that maybe malware was on there so I did endless scans. Over time Windows just gets slower. I switched to Zorin and it's just as fast now as when I installed it. it ain't perfect but it doesn't degrade either.
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