Step Two - Choose your GNU/Linux Distribution

2011 Best Linux Distributions for Laptops

Listed below are the top seven Linux operating systems for 2012. 

Each program was ranked based on ease of installation, user friendliness, and availability of help/support

• Ubuntu -  http://www.ubuntu.com

·         Ubuntu introduced  in 2004, becoming one of the most popular Linux distributions for desktops. 

·         This program is easy to install and use. 

·         The ample support comes from both technical professionals as well and end users. 

• PCLinuxOS - http://www.pclinuxos.com/

·         PCLinuxOS  introduced in 2003. 

·         It provides fast boot times and desktop software that is current. 

• Gentoo - http://www.gentoo.org/

·         Gentoo  introduced in 2000.

·         This program was designed for power users. 

·         It has exceptional security and extensive customization. 

• Mandriva - http://www2.mandriva.com/en/

·         Mandriva  introduced in 1998.

·         Mandriva also utilizes a KDE desktop and has great support which makes it a good program for beginners.

• openSUSE - www.opensuse.org/

·         OpenSUSE  introduced  in 1996.

·         Providing both a GNOME and KDE desktop environment has made it a crowd pleaser. It also gets high marks for help/support. 

• Debian GNU/Linux - http://www.debian.org/

·         Debian GNU/Linux introduced  in 1993. 

·         This program includes more than 20,000 software packages and supports more processor architectures.

·         It is known for its stability and quality control. 

• FreeBSD - http://www.freebsd.org/

·         FreeBSD  introduced  in 1993. 

·         The program is known for being fast and stable, and there are more than 15,000 software applications available.

·         Installation of FreeBSD not only lacks a graphical installer, but also lacks the convenient features of hardware detection and system configuration. 

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