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A '''[[wikipedia:Linux distribution|Linux distribution]]''' (commonly called a '''distro''') is a complete operating system built around the Linux kernel. It typically includes system software, libraries, a package manager, and various applications. Distributions vary in purpose, design, and target users, offering different default desktop environments, package formats, and system tools.

Linux distributions have existed since the early days of Linux, with early examples including '''[[wikipedia:MCC Interim Linux|MCC Interim Linux]]''' and '''[[wikipedia:H.J Lu|H.J. Lu's]]''' bootable "Boot/Root" floppy disks. Most modern Linux distros are derived from one of four major families: '''[[wikipedia:Debian|Debian]]''', '''[[wikipedia:Ubuntu|Ubuntu]]''' (which is based on Debian), '''[[wikipedia:Red Hat Enterprise Linux|Red Hat Enterprise Linux]]''', and '''[[wikipedia:Arch Linux|Arch Linux]]'''.

'~~''[[wikipedia:Linux distribution|Linux Distribution]]s''' ('''Distros''') have existed since the early history of Linux,~~ with distros like [[wikipedia:MCC Interim Linux|MCC Interim Linux]] and boot-able floppy disks like [[Wikipedia:H.J Lu|H.J. Lu's]] Boot/Root. Many distributions are based on one of four distros; [[wikipedia:Ubuntu|Ubuntu]], [[wikipedia:Debian|Debian]], [[wikipedia:Red Hat Enterprise Linux|Red Hat Enterprise Linux]] and [[wikipedia:Arch Linux|Arch Linux]]. If some distros aren't working on your hardware, ~~see~~ [https://linux-hardware.org Linux Hardware.org]. [https://linux-hardware.org/?view=computers Computers] page for specific ~~devices~~, or ~~with specific parts, see~~ the [https://linux-hardware.org/?view=search search] ~~page~~. This is a list of the current recommended Linux ~~distros in their respective categories~~.

If you're experiencing compatibility issues with a particular distro on your hardware, visit [https://linux-hardware.org Linux-Hardware.org] for detailed compatibility reports. Use the [https://linux-hardware.org/?view=computers Computers] page to check support for specific systems, or try the [https://linux-hardware.org/?view=search search tool] to look up individual components.

This is a list of the current recommended Linux distributions, organized by category.

==General use-focused==

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+A '''[[wikipedia:Linux distribution|Linux distribution]]''' (commonly called a '''distro''') is a complete operating system built around the Linux kernel. It typically includes system software, libraries, a package manager, and various applications. Distributions vary in purpose, design, and target users, offering different default desktop environments, package formats, and system tools.
+Linux distributions have existed since the early days of Linux, with early examples including '''[[wikipedia:MCC Interim Linux|MCC Interim Linux]]''' and '''[[wikipedia:H.J Lu|H.J. Lu's]]''' bootable "Boot/Root" floppy disks. Most modern Linux distros are derived from one of four major families: '''[[wikipedia:Debian|Debian]]''', '''[[wikipedia:Ubuntu|Ubuntu]]''' (which is based on Debian), '''[[wikipedia:Red Hat Enterprise Linux|Red Hat Enterprise Linux]]''', and '''[[wikipedia:Arch Linux|Arch Linux]]'''.
-'''[[wikipedia:Linux distribution|Linux Distribution]]s''' ('''Distros''') have existed since the early history of Linux, with distros like [[wikipedia:MCC Interim Linux|MCC Interim Linux]] and boot-able floppy disks like [[Wikipedia:H.J Lu|H.J. Lu's]] Boot/Root. Many distributions are based on one of four distros; [[wikipedia:Ubuntu|Ubuntu]], [[wikipedia:Debian|Debian]], [[wikipedia:Red Hat Enterprise Linux|Red Hat Enterprise Linux]] and [[wikipedia:Arch Linux|Arch Linux]]. If some distros aren't working on your hardware, see [https://linux-hardware.org Linux Hardware.org]. [https://linux-hardware.org/?view=computers Computers] page for specific devices, or with specific parts, see the [https://linux-hardware.org/?view=search search] page. This is a list of the current recommended Linux distros in their respective categories.
+If you're experiencing compatibility issues with a particular distro on your hardware, visit [https://linux-hardware.org Linux-Hardware.org] for detailed compatibility reports. Use the [https://linux-hardware.org/?view=computers Computers] page to check support for specific systems, or try the [https://linux-hardware.org/?view=search search tool] to look up individual components.
+This is a list of the current recommended Linux distributions, organized by category.
 ==General use-focused==