Nowadays, the computer and software sectors are developing rapidly, there is a lot of quality support, the concept of "competition" is noticeably coming to the fore. Quite a long time ago, a large private Linux company declared itself, which impressed users of the OS with its professionalism and individual approach, imposing strong competition on the popular Windows. However, Linux for beginners in terms of development is quite unusual and rather complicated, due to which it still has not won worldwide love. But the problem lies not in the complexity of the system, but in our habit of Windows - it is difficult for us to adapt from one axis to another. Nevertheless, many are already actively wondering which Linux to choose for their personal computer.
Among the huge number of versions and options, only four have come to the fore today, due to many positive aspects and a high level of technical support. These are Ubuntu, Mint, Fedora, and openSUSE. Which Linux is better? This question is no longer relevant, since they all have unique features and significant differences that are convenient for users of a particular field of activity (plus, preferences in design and interface).
Which Linux to choose if you are guided by the criterion "Desktop" and its convenience? The most popular among users is considered a system with a GNOME interface. Distributions of this interface are based on Activities Overview, which allows access from a single point to all windows and applications. The system is perfectly tuned, which allows any user to adapt their work as much as possible both offline and online. GNOME only at first glance will be something new for Windows users, but after a couple of hours everything becomes clear and accessible. Ubuntu, Mint, and Fedora are running on this distribution. It is worth noting that different versions of GNOME will require different costs - both time and even material.
For example, GNOME 2.X used to be the most popular for quite some time, however Fedora is already based on the third version, which will not only differ in a more complex environment, unlike almost the previous one, but will also require a graphics card with three-dimensional technologies (although the system is perfectly adapted , therefore, if this criterion is not met, Fallback is turned on - adaptation). By the way, the interface here is the most inconvenient.
Mint, unlike the fellow described above, allows you to choose your own base from several variations, and more specifically: GNOME 3.2, MGSE and MATE (a branch of GNOME 2.32). All of them differ radically, but there is always the option to readjust to what suits you.
Ubuntu, in fact, is the simplest and most understandable system, without any extra problems. Most likely, if you just decided to turn to the line of this system and wondered which Linux to choose, the choice will fall on it. Here, the universal features of the interface, the main applications, nothing superfluous or incomprehensible. For beginners - the best option for exploring Linuxoids.
If you looked towards openSUSE, then you should know that this system works on the KDE distribution, where Workspaces will be the central element instead of Activities Overview. I’ll tell you from my own experience that this is a very convenient system for work, which is much faster than its “comrades”, with a convenient interface and excellently interacting applications.
What Linux to choose if to focus on the distribution provided in the packs and the ease of searching and installing other programs? The question is interesting, but not complicated. All systems, in principle, have standard features, but Ubuntu will certainly be the easiest in terms of search and subsequent installation of various programs, so I recommend it to beginners once again.
If it comes to questions about the purpose of the system, that is, for work or simple pastime, then we can say this: Ubuntu for beginners, Mint for experienced users, and Fedora and openSUSE for real developers (although the two previous ones are a little behind).