Linux is one of the most widely and constantly used operating system nowadays due to its various features that constitute in its merit points. Even if one doesn’t agree with them but truly it features a lot of points that make it much beneficial from professional point of view. Large corporates as well as start-ups now started upgrading their systems with various Linux platform according to their needs. If one carries out the same thought regarding the old days where there was very less one could find in it. But gone are those days now, even with the use of various software, now you can easily manage a list of applications to be used in these open source platforms. Taking these points, this article provides you with the list of top Linux Distros of 2016.
Open SUSE
Suse is termed as one of the most professional and mature Linux distros due to its capability to do stuffs like video encoding, image editing and regular writing. Apart from these points, one of the most essential features it embedded in itself is to simply use third party software easily such that all of the custom works apart from regular one can be easily carried out in it. Consist of a centralized system known to be “Yast” which is basically a command centre. Thus you can control each and every phase from a single point using it.
Debian
Considered mostly for personal server that is for those users who prefer to use their own server. Its functionality was maintained such that is very prone to error handling. If it comes to handling or managing this operating system one can simply handle it and its forums consist of almost every information one wants to know. Largely known for its Debian-savvy consultants.
Arch Linux
Arch Linux is mainly considered as one of the most customizable Linux server platforms which enable one to totally control each and everything. It can be explained much simpler by knowing the fact that ones you install it, you are actually creating your own OS by choosing only those features that meet your requirement. Thus keeping it sleek and optimized for the job it was targeted to. Just like other operating systems such as Windows or many more which require updates regularly. Here on Arch you can sit freely because once you made up your requirement, there is no updates required for the next 6 months.
Ubuntu MATE
Just like the Debian which is popular for its personal server use, Ubuntu Mate is given popularly the name to be used in Laptops. It looked extremely polished on their displays. When it comes to hardware configuration, it was considered to be the best that is making it extremely easy to deal with almost every proprietary hardware. Its installation process is very simple compared to other platforms thus used mostly.
ClearOS
Formerly knows as Clarkconnect, ClearOS is an open-source Linux operating system that works on the principle of Red Hat Enterprise Linux and CentOS. It was mostly popular in small business market due to its easily handling characteristics. It was served to be the ideal option for less-experienced admins or for anyone looking to get up and running on a Linux server OS quickly and without a lot of fuss. It was mainly known for its elegant user interface that is completely web-based. Its community support forum let you to get all linux related issues. Apart from it the Presence of Dynamic VPN app allows one to form a router net Structure that helps in connecting several into one form.
Sugar
Mainly aimed for kid’s usage as the team of Sugar developers focuses only to create their platform according to education purpose. There might be various platforms which consist of these collections but still Sugar maintains its own value on filtering. That is on education purpose. Their collection of tools let learners to explore, discover, create, and reflect. They strive to create software that work well for teachers and students thus making a whole bunch of learner community.
Steam OS
If you are a true hard core gamer, then Steam OS is the true result you are searching for. Considered as the best distro for gaming. Bases on Debian platform this OS let you to optimize your GPU for optimal game performance. Its framework is designed as a Valve software. It uses Advance packaging tool system (APTS) to manage software on the machine.
The only demerit that encountered in installing Steam is that it will format your entire drive, so there is no option left to choose the partition on which you want to install Steam OS.
Tails
If you are one from those whose complete life is managed in your system, that means security or privacy is your prime concern, then Tails can be your best option. In the age of companies where competition is gaining strength day by day thus mining of data and tracking any online activities is becoming common. Thus to maintain a perfect privacy and protecting data from being flattered become a game of chess thus one has to stay one step ahead.
Tails consist of the best Linux Firewall you can use to maintain privacy and anonymity. The OS works such as to forces all connection to be routed via Tor and all direct connections are blocked. Since the OS is designed to run as a Live CD there are no ‘traces’ left on the hard drive.
