If you are looking for a great deal on an operating system, then maybe one of these will be your new favourite!
Ubuntu
Ubuntu is a free operating system that you can use on your computer or laptop. It’s a Debian-based Linux distribution and uses the Unity desktop environment by default.
Ubuntu has various versions, including Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (long-term support), Ubuntu 18.10 (for PCs and laptops), as well as Ubuntu Budgie, Kubuntu, Lubuntu, Xubuntu, Ubuntu MATE and more variations of the core product itself—but all are part of the same community and branding initiative from Canonical Ltd., who created this open source operating system back in 2004.
Chrome OS
Chrome OS is a Linux-based operating system designed by Google. It is based on the Linux kernel and uses the Google Chrome web browser as its principal user interface.
As opposed to traditional computing platforms, Chrome OS primarily supports web applications. Applications are written using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and Google’s Dart programming language. They can be downloaded from the Chrome Web Store or created using an online IDE named Crostini which allows developers to run native GNU/Linux command line tools in a sandboxed environment on any Chromebook device with an Intel processor (including those made by Samsung).
Debian
Debian is a free operating system and has been around for a long time. It was created by Ian Murdock in 1993, and it has been maintained by a community of volunteers ever since. Because there are so many people working on Debian, it’s very stable and reliable.
There are many different versions of Debian (called “flavors”). Each flavor uses the same core operating system but includes its own unique features such as graphics interfaces or program instals from various repositories (a repository is just like an app store).
If you’re new to computers or want something that’s easy to use but still flexible enough for advanced users—Debian might be your best option!
Linux Mint
Linux Mint is a Debian-based distribution that is compatible with Ubuntu software repositories. It uses the MATE desktop environment, which is a fork of GNOME 2 and therefore has a focus on ease of use and out of the box functionality.
Fedora
Fedora is a community project sponsored by Red Hat. It is a great operating system for developers and people who want to learn about Linux. Fedora comes with many programs that you can use to create software, such as the programming language Ruby and the database MySQL. Fedora also teaches users about open source technology, including Git version control system and OpenStack cloud computing framework.
Arch Linux and derivative Antergos
Arch is a lightweight operating system that uses the Linux kernel. It’s easy to install and use, but it isn’t as user-friendly as some of the other options on this list. That said, it has a wide range of software available for it and is great if you want complete control over your system.
Antergos is based on Arch and offers many of the same benefits with less difficulty in installing and using it.