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Arch Linux Arch Linux is one of the best rolling releases
that constantly provides the user with the latest achievements in the open-source world.
The fact that the system remains stable speaks for sophisticated package management.
Arch package sources always include the latest editions of the integrated programs as far
as possible – rolling release.
Exceptions are libraries or applications whose modification could massively impair the stability
of the system.
It uses a package manager – Arch, that offers many commercial applications such as Steam
as a gaming platform or AfterShot Pro for image editing.
Arch is suitable for almost every system and every task: Since the installation only imports
a basic system without a graphical environment, Arch can be completely customized without
having to free the system from unnecessary and unwanted packages.
Whether it’s the slimmest possible Linux for the Raspberry Pi or a complete desktop
with all the trimmings Arch Linux is a good choice to go for.
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openSUSE Tumbleweed OpenSUSE is a project that is often ignored
by users when it comes to choosing Linux for their Pc or laptop.
It is one of the well stable Linux distros, however, it offers two editions one is Leap
and the other is Tumbleweed, the Leap is a point to release distro, hence well stable
whereas the Tumbleweed is a rolling distro that is meant to receive the latest software
and updated kernel.
OpenSUSE has had the “Tumbleweed” variant since 2014, the biggest disadvantage of the
“Tumbleweed” edition is like any other rolling release distro that when new software
versions are released quickly, there is inevitably less time for error corrections before release:
The packages only go through automated tests using the (albeit very powerful) tool OpenQA.
However, with its YaST module snapper, openSUSE comes with a powerful tool for simply returning
to an earlier state in the event of problems.
It doesn’t matter whether you start the restore because you don’t like the new version
of an updated program or because there were serious malfunctions.
OpenSUSE delivers its distribution with Gnome in a vanilla state, i.e. without major adjustments
and based on the RPM package format.
SUSE Zypper is available for package management.
This opens up options for operating graphically and via the terminal.
The set of pre-installed software is well suited for the Linux desktop.
Everything you need to get started is included.
If you need more software, you can find it in the Community Repository or at Software.opensuse.org.
There you can find numerous other community package sources with good quality software.
Of course, you can also rely on Flatpak and, if you wish, on Snap.
3.
Void Linux – rolling release Void Linux is an independent distribution
developed from scratch by Juan RP, a former NetBSD maintainer, created in 2008.
It uses runit as the init system and service supervisor.
This is also a rolling release but stable in comparison to others, hence we can keep
always keep it up to date at all times.
The distribution packages are managed via GitHub and can also be compiled using a script.
Void Linux supports both the musl and GNU libc implementations; it comes with xbps as
the native system package manager, written from scratch with a 2-clause BSD license.
4.
Manjaro Manjaro is another popular rolling-release
Linux distribution based on Arch Linux but is much more beginner-friendly than its role
model with multiple desktop environment options.
The popular one is with a lightweight XFCE desktop environment.
While Arch Linux requires a self-guided installation, Manjaro will guide you through a graphically
designed and simple setup.
The XFCE desktop interface can be further customized using the included programs, icon
packs, and themes.
Popular and frequently used programs such as Libre Office, Firefox, Steam, and Thunderbird
are already pre-installed and thus offer the user a simple out-of-the-box experience – you
can start working immediately after installation without major optimization.
5.
Artix Linux
Artix Linux is the spiritual successor to Arch- openrc and Manjaro-openrc and is being
driven by the same team of developers who maintained the original product.
All Artix images can be installed with either traditional BIOS or UEFI and one of three
init systems OpenRC, Runit, and S6 are available for this.
The distribution itself follows the model of Arch, hence is being developed in the form
of a rolling release.
Depending on the image, in addition to the actual operating system, which does not require
systemd and related software, it is also available with GUI desktop environments such as Cinnamon,
XFCE, Mate, LXQT.
The Arch User Repository AUR is also accessible via Artix.
6.
Solus Linux Solus is an operating system that impresses
above all with its elegant design and the good design of the desktop.
Just like Void, it is also an independent distribution that is not built on top of any
other distro.
Solus is based on the latest Linux kernel and has a wide range of pre-installed software,
such as the Firefox browser, the Thunderbird mail client, or the VLC Media Player.
The focus of the Linux distribution is on usability.
Above all, the developers want to offer an easy-to-use operating system through a uniform
design and a focus on desktop users.
The desktop comes with a familiar concept: the start menu at the bottom left, next to
it the favorites with the bar for open windows.
It uses the Budgie desktop environment, which also comes from the same development team,
to help Linux newcomers quickly find their way around.
7.
EndeavourOS EndeavourOS is another rolling Linux distribution
based on Arch Linux.
It is also the successor to Antergos.
Both distributions share the goal: A user-friendly Linux system, based on Arch.
However, Endeavor does not want to be the Ubuntu among the Arch-based systems.
Rather, it addresses users who are familiar with Linux but do not want to endure the tedious
installation process of Arch.
Instead of too many customizations and defaults, EndeavorOS wants to ensure that users design
their Linux journey themselves.
It doesn’t matter whether you’re a “distro hopper” or a die-hard Arch Linux fan – the
possibilities are endless.
The system grows with you but focuses on the terminal.
The installation with Calamares is quick, but the system does not come with a package
manager with a graphical interface.
With the online installer, users can choose between the desktop environments Xfce, Mate,
LXQt, Cinnamon, Plasma, Gnome, Budgie, and the window managers i3-WM, BSPWM, and Sway.
8.
Calculate Linux Calculate Linux is Gentoo based on rolling-release
distribution and provides all the software you need for your daily work.
To ensure the users could easily adapt it, Calculate Linux is available to download with
the different desktop environments – you choose between KDE, Cinnamon, MATE, Xfce,
and LXQ.
It is optimized for fast deployment in an organizational environment.
Calculate Linux features rolling release model of binary updates, however, it remains compatible
with Gentoo source packages through Portage.
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