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The Simple, Fast, And Lightweight Linux Distro for Beginners

Posted by Rianne Schestowitz on Jan 27, 2023

Dipping your toes in the world of Linux? The Linux community has had an ongoing debate about which distro should be a Linux newbie’s first.

The discussion dates back to 1995 – the early years of Linux – with DistroWatch estimating that 80% of the Linux market had Slackware installed.

To this day, there is no definitive conclusion to the debate. And that’s a good thing since continual evolution is the spirit of Linux.

That being said, there are many good first choices to pick from. And Linux Lite (abbreviated to LL) is an underrated contender for the top spot. Like most distros, LL is free to use, but what makes it stand out is its absolute simplicity.

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