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[[wikipedia:Linux distribution|'''Linux Distributions''']] have existed since 1992. | [[wikipedia:Linux distribution|'''Linux Distributions''']] have existed since 1992. | ||
;This is a list of the current recommended Linux distros in their respective categories. | ;This is a list of the current recommended Linux distros in their respective categories. | ||
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|Gnome, KDE (Kubuntu) | |Gnome, KDE (Kubuntu) | ||
− | | | + | |24.04 LTS<br/>[https://ubuntu.com/download/desktop Ubuntu Desktop]<br>[https://ubuntu.com/download/raspberry-pi Ubuntu for Raspberry Pi]<br/>[https://kubuntu.org/getkubuntu/ Kubuntu] |
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|[https://www.linuxmint.com/download.php 21.3] | |[https://www.linuxmint.com/download.php 21.3] | ||
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+ | |[https://manjaro.org/ Manjaro] | ||
+ | |x86, ARM | ||
+ | |Arch Linux | ||
+ | |Xfce, KDE Plasma, Gnome | ||
+ | |[https://manjaro.org/download/ 23.1.3] | ||
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|[https://www.raspberrypi.com/ Raspberry Pi OS] | |[https://www.raspberrypi.com/ Raspberry Pi OS] | ||
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|[https://www.raspberrypi.com/software/ 2023-12-05] | |[https://www.raspberrypi.com/software/ 2023-12-05] | ||
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|[https://pop.system76.com/ Pop!_OS] | |[https://pop.system76.com/ Pop!_OS] | ||
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|Gnome (and others) | |Gnome (and others) | ||
− | | | + | |40<br/>[https://fedoraproject.org/workstation/ Fedora Workstation]<br/>[https://fedoraproject.org/atomic-desktops/ Fedora Atomic] |
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+ | |[https://ubuntu.com/download/server Ubuntu Server] | ||
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|[https://t2sde.org/ T2 SDE] | |[https://t2sde.org/ T2 SDE] | ||
− | |Alpha<br/>ARM<br/>HPPA (incl. HPPA64)<br/>IA64<br/>MIPS<br/>PowerPC (incl. PowerPC-64)<br/>SPARC (incl. SPARC64)<br/>SuperH<br/>x86 (incl. x86-64)<br/>and theoretically any GCC/Linux supported one. | + | |[[POS_(Pong_Consoles)_CPUs_and_Other_Chips|Alpha<br/>Arc<br/>ARM (incl. ARM64)<br/>Avr32<br/>HPPA (incl. HPPA64)<br/>IA64<br/>M68k<br/>MIPS (incl. MIPS64)<br/>Nios2<br/>PowerPC (incl. PowerPC-64 and le)<br/>RISCV (incl. RISCV64)<br/>s390x<br/>SPARC (incl. SPARC64)<br/>SuperH<br/>x86 (incl. x86-64)]]<br/>and theoretically any GCC/Linux supported one. |
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+ | ==External links== | ||
+ | * [https://distrowatch.com/ DistroWatch] | ||
[[Category:Operating systems|*]] | [[Category:Operating systems|*]] |
Latest revision as of 09:03, 3 May 2024
- For Ports of the Linux kernel for consoles, see Homebrew and hack Roms#Operating_systems.
Linux Distributions have existed since 1992.
- This is a list of the current recommended Linux distros in their respective categories.
Contents
General use-focused[edit]
- These Linux distributions offer a complete Desktop experience with a large user base.
- Linux Hardware.org is a good resource if you are having trouble finding Linux distributions that work on your computer.
- See guide to setup/download emulators for instructions for these distros.
Name | Architecture | Based on | Desktop | Latest Version | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ubuntu Kubuntu |
x86, ARM | Debian | Gnome, KDE (Kubuntu) | 24.04 LTS Ubuntu Desktop Ubuntu for Raspberry Pi Kubuntu |
✓ | ✓ |
Linux Mint | x86 | Ubuntu | Cinnamon, MATE, Xfce | 21.3 | ✓ | ✓ |
Manjaro | x86, ARM | Arch Linux | Xfce, KDE Plasma, Gnome | 23.1.3 | ✓ | ~ |
Raspberry Pi OS | ARM, x86 | Debian | PIXEL | 2023-12-05 | ✓ | ~ |
Pop!_OS | x86 ARM (preview) |
Ubuntu | Gnome (Cosmic) | 22.04 LTS | ~ | ✗ |
Experienced users[edit]
Name | Architecture | Based on | Desktop | Latest Version | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Arch Linux | x86 ARM and others unofficially |
Independent | Any | Latest | ✓ | ✓ |
Debian | x86, ARM and many others |
Independent | Gnome (and others) | 12.5 | ✓ | ✓ |
Fedora Fedora Atomic |
x86, ARM and many others |
Independent | Gnome (and others) | 40 Fedora Workstation Fedora Atomic |
✓ | ✓ |
Ubuntu Server | x86, ARM | Debian | Any | 24.04 LTS | ✓ | ✓ |
Gaming-focused[edit]
- These Linux distributions target to be a complete gaming package. Emulators might not pre-installed on these systems but are easily installed.
- You can use EmuDeck which is an installation script that helps you get started with emulation.
Name | Architecture | Based on | Desktop | Latest Version | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bazzite | x86 | Fedora Atomic | KDE Plasma, Gnome | 2.3.0 | ✓ | ✓ |
ChimeraOS | x86 | Arch Linux | Gnome | 45 | ✓ | ✓ |
SteamOS 3 HoloISO |
x86 | Arch Linux | KDE Plasma | SteamOS N/A HoloISO |
✓ | ~ |
Nobara Project | x86 | Fedora Linux | KDE Plasma | 39 | ✓ | ~ |
winesapOS | x86 | Arch Linux | KDE Plasma | 4.0.0 | ✓ | TBD |
Garuda Linux (KDE Dragonized Gaming edition) |
x86 | Arch Linux | KDE Plasma | “Spizaetus” (231029) | ✓ | TBD |
Drauger OS | x86 | Ubuntu | KDE Plasma | 7.6 | ✓ | TBD |
Regata OS | x86 | openSUSE | KDE Plasma | 23 "Honeycomb" | ✓ | TBD |
Comparison: https://github.com/ChimeraOS/chimeraos/wiki/OS-Comparison
Emulation-focused[edit]
- These Linux distributions offer complete emulation packages for PCs, single board computers, consoles and other systems.
Name | Architecture | Frontend | Latest Version | Active | Recommended |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Batocera.linux | ARM, x86 | EmulationStation fork | 38 | ✓ | ✓ |
Lakka | ARM, x86 | RetroArch | 5.0 | ✓ | ✓ |
Recalbox | ARM, x86 | EmulationStation | 9.1-Pulstar | ✓ | ✓ |
RetroPie | ARM | EmulationStation fork | 4.8 | ✓ | ✓ |
Elemenity OS | ARM64 | Custom, supports RetroArch | 1.1 | ✓ | ✓ |
Retro Home | ARM, x86 | Ludo | 22.189-alpha1 | ✗ | TBD |
Android[edit]
AOSP What does “AOSP Android” really mean? | |||||
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Name | Architecture | Frontend | Latest Version | Active | Recommended |
LineageOS | ARM | Trebuchet | 15.1 (Switch) Raspberry Pi 3 builds Raspberry Pi 4 builds Raspberry Pi 5 builds |
✓ | ~ |
- See the Hardware features and Enhancements of sections of Android emulators for Android-x86 and it's forks.
Android on x86 | |||||
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Name | Architecture | Frontend | Latest Version | Active | Recommended |
BlissOS | x86 | Android-x86 fork includes 3 launchers: Taskbar, Quickstep and Smart Dock. |
16.9.x | ✓* | ✓ |
Berry OS | x86 | Based on Android-x86 and Bliss OS Mini Desktop launcher is pre-installed. |
2023-02-22 | ✓ | ✓ |
Android-x86 | x86 | Trebuchet (KitKat version) | 2022-03-25 | ~* | ~ |
Multiplatform-focused[edit]
These Linux distributions provide system development environment experiences on a wide range of platforms, including different hardware architectures.
Name | Architecture | Latest Version | Active | Recommended |
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T2 SDE | Alpha Arc ARM (incl. ARM64) Avr32 HPPA (incl. HPPA64) IA64 M68k MIPS (incl. MIPS64) Nios2 PowerPC (incl. PowerPC-64 and le) RISCV (incl. RISCV64) s390x SPARC (incl. SPARC64) SuperH x86 (incl. x86-64) and theoretically any GCC/Linux supported one. |
24.5 | ✓ | ✓ |