Considering Linux for the first time? These four distributions are well-suited for newcomers seeking a simple, proven, and reliable starting point.

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Want to keep your Arch Linux system update running fast and smooth? Try updating or keeping your mirrorlist fresh.

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Mageia 10 enters testing with its first Alpha ISO, offering early access builds for users ahead of the April 2026 release.

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Synced with the upstream Arch Linux repositories, the new ArchBang Linux release (v1001) introduces wmenu, a dynamic menu for Wayland and wlroots-based Wayland compositors like Labwc, as a drop-in replacement for the dmenu application launcher.

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CuerdOS 2.0 Skycatcher’s Xfce edition leans on Debian Trixie, custom tuning, and some unconventional app choices like Vivaldi and Harmony Music.

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Powered by the latest and greatest Linux 6.18 LTS kernel series with CachyOS patches, Nitrux 5.1 features the Hyprland 0.52.2 desktop with new key bindings, support for window blur, revamped Waybar with a modern floating “island” design, and an updated lock screen with a battery indicator and media player information.

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These two Linux distributions have not yet reached stability, but I have high hopes for them in 2026.

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Not every great distro makes a splash on the front page of DistroWatch or in mainstream coverage. These are the five Linux distros from 2025 that we think merit a closer look.

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The Arch Linux 2026.01.01 release is the first Arch Linux ISO snapshot powered by the latest and greatest Linux 6.18 LTS kernel series, which landed in Arch Linux’s stable repositories last month for existing users, for improved hardware support and newer machines.

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Ubuntu-based Winux joins the Linux ecosystem by mimicking the Windows experience, but is imitation the best path?

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Arch-based CachyOS is working on a new Server Edition aimed at NAS, workstations, and hosting providers, featuring hardened defaults and optimized packages.

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Forget arguing about Ubuntu vs. Debian. This roundup sticks to the distros that actually crossed our test bench in this year’s Distro of the Week column, and the five that rose above the rest.

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