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Omarchy is an Arch-based distribution that uses Hyprland. You'll need skill and patience to get the most out of this OS. Hyprland is getting tons of coverage within the Linux community. If you've ...

In 2025, rescue distros are more powerful, more hardware-aware, and easier to use than ever before. Whether you’re a system ...

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ZDNET's key takeaways VailuxOS is a Linux distribution that looks like Windows.With a Debian base and KDE Plasma GUI, this ...

The best Linux gaming distribution? Linux has much to offer gamers these days, but the sheer range of distribution choices can also be confusing. A writer at Softpedia recently shared some of his ...

One year on Linux, two distros, a few tears, four desktop environments, and zero regrets about leaving Windows.

Loss32 is more than just another Linux distribution — it’s a focused attempt to unlock the potential of underpowered ...

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

Basically it’s an operating system that uses a Linux kernel, the WINE compatibility layer for Windows applications, and the ...