Desktop Distribution of the Year

Myk267 · 01-10-2017, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by normanlinux

This is a category for Desktop distribution.

I am aware that the server distribution page refers to Linux - as people want Linux servers. That doesn't change the fact that for their desktop page they avoid all reference to Linux - pretending, instead, that this is something unique "the Ubuntu desktop operating system" and, yes, I do know that you can find some references to Linux on the wiki page but that doesn't alter the fact that nowhere on the Desktop page of the Ubuntu web site is their any mention of Linux

Of course, despite their pretence, uname will reveal that Linux is hidden inside.

The only thing which can be verified is that, so far, Canonical hasn't written the word "Linux" on the page https://www.ubuntu.com/desktop. There's no evidence of them avoiding, or pretending to do anything else that you claim.

I've demonstrated that Ubuntu is a Linux distribution, and therefore fine to discuss and include in polls here on LinuxQuestions.

Though, https://www.ubuntu.com/desktop conveniently looks like it's a desktop distribution, you know, for this thread's poll options.

weirdwolf · 01-11-2017, 08:49 PM

PCLinuxOS

onlyonemac · 01-12-2017, 01:31 AM

I voted Ubuntu, but seriously I mean Ubuntu MATE. Should really be a separate option.

hydrurga · 01-12-2017, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by onlyonemac

I voted Ubuntu, but seriously I mean Ubuntu MATE. Should really be a separate option.

If we had separate options for all the different distro/desktop environment combinations, I couldn't imagine how long the list would be. :-) I assume therefore that you're joking?

IndyGunFreak · 01-12-2017, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by hydrurga

If we had separate options for all the different distro/desktop environment combinations, I couldn't imagine how long the list would be. :-) I assume therefore that you're joking?

No kidding.. if you want to vote for MATE, there's a Desktop Environment of the year poll..

teresaejunior · 01-13-2017, 09:35 AM

Xubuntu has great defaults. Just install a few of my favorite apps on top of it.

nebutron · 01-17-2017, 04:15 PM

Tried elementary a couple of months ago and can't bring myself to let go. Works great on my laptop. Stupid easy to use.

revbish · 01-17-2017, 06:53 PM

Tahrpup64 is my fave. Does everything I need & want it to, & I'm wagering all the average joe or jane wants to do, too. I love it!

joshg253 · 01-18-2017, 03:05 PM

Arch, but installed via Architect, Arch Anywhere, or Archlinux Ultimate Install.

slacknoff · 01-18-2017, 04:28 PM

Slackware. I like the control it gives me and feel it is as secure as it gets
Plus, no systemD.

jackaccyou · 01-18-2017, 07:11 PM

Hi, i just recently few days ago and i have already activated my account, but i still can't vote

Xinef5 · 01-18-2017, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jackaccyou

Hi, i just recently few days ago and i have already activated my account, but i still can't vote

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Originally Posted by jeremy

* You must have at least one post to be able to vote.
--jeremy

So you should be able to vote now, since you just posted.

jackaccyou · 01-18-2017, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Xinef5

So you should be able to vote now, since you just posted.

o yes, didn't realize i have to post at least once to vote.. haha thx!

redcat15 · 01-19-2017, 08:38 AM

Gentoo is my favorite distribution.

aguador · 01-19-2017, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by nebutron

Tried elementary a couple of months ago and can't bring myself to let go. Works great on my laptop. Stupid easy to use.

I would honestly love to hear more as I have never seen the charm. Is it only ease of use? What about functionality? What do you use the laptop for? It is merely an Ubuntu remix, so what makes it a better distro?

Linux.com went so far as to predict that elmentryOS would rise to the top of the DistroWatch ratings, yet every review I have read suggests that it still has a lot of kinks (if not bugs) to be ironed out, so that it comes down to easy-to-use-but-not-quite-ready-for-prime-time eye candy. A highly critical review (in line with the nature of the reviewer): http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/e...-0-4-loki.html; a less negative but still critical review: https://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?i...031#elementary.

I know that I said good things about Solus which still needs a bit of work, but elementary has been floating out there longer and has not been built (mostly) from the ground up as has Solus.