The 6 Linux distros I expect to rule 2026 - and why

Which Linux distributions will rise above the competition in 2026 to dethrone the old guard? These are my picks.

This lightweight distro loaded with apps is not your father's GNU/Linux - here's why

Lightweight Linux distributions get a bad rap for shipping with minimal reinstalled software. Besgnulinux, loaded with old-school charm, is the exception.
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The state of Enterprise Linux for networking

Discover the state of Enterprise Linux for networking in 2026. Compare RHEL 10, SLES 16, and Ubuntu alongside NOS leaders like SONiC and Nvidia Cumulus.

I replaced Windows with Linux and everything’s going great

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Linux distros are now competing on design, and I love it

So, building distros that are easy to install, set up, and use is also a priority now. Linux is not a second-choice operating ...
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Fresh Adds an Easy-to-use and Powerful Text Editor to the Linux Terminal

Fresh is an easy-to-use and poweful text editor for the terminal. It takes many things we love about modern graphical editors ...
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These 5 Linux distros already implement Wayland instead of X11

Wayland is no longer experimental. These five Linux distros already ship with Wayland as the default instead of X11.