The 6 Linux distros I expect to rule 2026 - and why

Which Linux distributions will rise above the competition in 2026 to dethrone the old guard? These are my picks.

Vanilla OS vs. Bazzite: Which immutable Linux distro is right for you?

ZDNET's key takeaways Vanilla OS and Bazzite are both immutable distributions.One is geared for general use and the other for ...
ZDNet

Rhino Linux vs EndeavorOS: Which rolling release distro should you choose?

Both Rhino Linux and EndeavorOS are rolling release distros. Rhino Linux is based on Ubuntu, and EndeavorOS is based on Arch Linux. One of these distros has the edge for those who are newer to Linux.

I cracked Hyprland at last - thanks to this Arch-based Linux distro

ZDNET key takeaways Omarchy is an Arch-based distribution that uses Hyprland.This distribution is not for the faint of ...
OMG! Ubuntu

Linux Mint 22.3 Released, This is What’s New

Linux Mint 22.3 "Zena" is here. Built on Ubuntu 24.04.3 LTS, it brings a new-look app menu, Linux 6.14 kernel, and a pair of ...
Computerworld

And the best Linux desktop distro of all is…

When it comes to Linux, there is no one size fits all answer. But, unlike other desktop operating systems, Linux doesn’t try to squeeze you into a systems that’s too large or too small. Instead, Linux ...
Hackaday

The Distroless Linux Future May Be Coming

Over the decades the number of Linux distributions has effectively exploded, from a handful in the late ’90s to quite ...