Change the look, feel and functionality

Linux is not a single, unified operating system. Instead, you can get different distributions or "distros" that are tailored for different purposes.

Every version of Linux uses the same core. That is, the Linux “kernel.” But these Linux versions can differ in every other way. That includes how they look, what features are included, and what software packages are pre-installed.

Below are the best Linux distributions that we think most people should try.