Tux Machines

Different Linux Distributions

Posted by Rianne Schestowitz on Apr 18, 2024,

updated Apr 18, 2024

Q4OS – lightweight Linux distribution

It provides a set of dedicated utilities and specific optimizations, combined with a focus on getting a productive system easily. The distro is designed for newcomers and experienced users.

Q4OS makes it possible to setup multiple desktop environments, typically Plasma and Trinity, side by side without interfering with each other.

Regata OS – Brazilian Linux distro

The Regata OS Store is one of the main differentiators of the Regata OS (when compared to other Linux distributions), a place where installation new applications is natural and intuitive. App pages in the store include feature descriptions and insight into how the apps actually work. The distro also offers Game Access, an application that serves as a one-stop-shop for setting up non-Steam games. It offers support for Vulkan, gaming mode, and FSR.

Rocky Linux – bug-for-bug compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux

It is available for a variety of processor architectures including x86_64 and AArch64.

antiX – fast and lightweight systemd-free Linux live CD distribution

antiX can also be used as a fast-booting rescue cd and works extremely well running ‘live’ with or without ‘persistence’ on a usb stick or ‘frugal’ on a hard drive.

While antiX is based on Debian, it doesn’t use systemd. Instead you can choose between SysVinit or Runit.

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Peppermint OS – bare-bones Linux distro

The distro features the Peppermint Hub, a location that is used to be the launching point for, common XFCE settings as well as other system related utilities.

It aims to provide a familiar environment for beginners to Linux, which requires relatively low hardware resources to run

It’s based on Debian and Devuan.