From the Dark Side
by Tiny Ruisch
Whenever geeks start talking about Linux, at some time the conversation turns to “Which Linux Distribution is the best?” Sometimes I find that to be a little amusing. Does anyone ever discuss which Window OS is the best? As I write this, Microsoft is in some fashion still supporting these different Operating Systems.
• Windows 10 Home
• Windows 10 Pro
• Windows 10 Pro Education
• Windows 10 Enterprise
• Windows 10 Enterprise LTSB
• Windows 10 Education
• Windows 10 Mobile
• Windows 10 Mobile Enterprise
• Windows 10 IoT Core
• Windows 10 IoT Enterprise
• Windows 10 IoT Mobile Enterprise
• Windows 8.1
• Windows 8.1 Pro
• Windows 8.1 Enterprise
• Windows 8
• Windows 8 Pro
• Windows 8 Enterprise
• Windows 8 OEM
• Windows 7 Starter
• Windows 7 Home Basic
• Windows 7 Home Premium
• Windows 7 Professional
• Windows 7 Enterprise
• Windows 7 Ultimate
• Window 7 Thin PC
This is just a partial list. There are also several Microsoft OSs for servers, foreign countries, specialized businesses, etc. You can also still use Microsoft non-supported systems.
Linux distributions are similar to all of those Windows OSs. They all operate the same, but have different interfaces. These “shells” can change the appearance and feel of the different distros, but underneath, it is still a Linux kernel running the show. Linux distros are easy to download and test. Many of them can even be run from a USB flash drive.
My answer to the “best Linux” question is the same as my answer to the best automobile, the best phone, the best breed of dog, or the best anything. Whichever works for you is the best.
Thanks for reading.