Linux distros

Ubuntu-based distros are a dime a dozen. Shashank Sharma wonders if Zorin is yet another newbie-centric derivative, or something more... Read our Zorin OS 12.4 Core Review. An easy-to-use distribution based on Ubuntu and designed to appeal ...

Shashank Sharma will only use a firewall distribution if it's easy to set up and manage. Does IPFire pass the test with flaming colours...? Read our IPFire 2.21 Review. Firewall distribution One of the several firewall distributions that ...

It’s based on Arch and is barely a year old, but don’t dismiss it as just another Arch-based distribution. Read our ArcoLinux 6.9.2 Review. Above Once you’re comfortable with the distribution, begin your learning by first ...

Small and nimble is not how Shashank Sharma describes himself, but in Austrumi he’s found a distribution that is exactly that...Read our Austrumi 3.8.3 Review. In brief A Slackware derivative that’s capable of being run entirely from memory. ...

A pseudo-rolling release distro based on Linux Mint and Ubuntu, you say? Shashank Sharma pulls up a chair and adopts a ‘tell me more’ expression... In brief Feren OS 2018.07 Review - The distribution features the Cinnamon desktop and ships with a ...

AryaLinux 1.0 Gnome Review Featuring custom tools as well as the ability to put together your own spins, Shashank Sharma is intrigued by the aspirations of this LFS-inspired distro In Brief This is the first release since the distribution ...

Mint 19 “Tara Jonni Bidwell has blended a tasty selection of Minty wit and knowledge, to help you get the most from this powerful distribution. Finally the wait is over. The latest version of one of the most popular Linux distros has landed, ...

Les Pounder has many Raspberry Pis and this means he needs to write a lot of cards. Can this application help him save time? IN BRIEF A GUI tool to create SD cards for Raspberry Pi, and bootable USB drives for distro hoppers. Etcher has built-in ...

The world of desktop Android has numerous competitors, but with Phoenix OS, John Knight may have finally met the king. In Brief Phoenix OS is a Chinese Android distribution that provides a familiar PC-style interface. Based on Android 7.1.1, it ...

Flint OS 3.2 After a recent buy-out of the company, John Knight explores the final release of Flint OS before it all changes to something new. In brief Based on Chromium 62, this is Flint OS's final build and was released at the end of 2017. ...

CRUX 3.4 Review - A barebones DIY distribution that helps seasoned veterans build their desktop from the grounds up CRUX 3.4 Review: Specs CPU x86-64 or newer processor Graphics Dependent on the desktop you install RAM 192MB ...

Bliss OS 7.2 Review - Still mourning 2017's demise of Remix OS, John Knight explores what else the world of desktop Android might have to offer... Based on Android Nougat, Bliss OS is designed to run across all your tablets, phones, and ...