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Linux

Linux operating systems are flexible. They also can be customized. These operating systems can bring new life into old laptops and desktops, as well as handle bleeding-edge hardware.

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OS-College has Web pages, videos, and articles about several of them. This page introduces viewers to several of them and lists several manufacturers who ship systems with one of these distros.

Key operating systems

Easy to use. Easy to install

The Linux operating systems listed below are some of the most popular on the market, and they are also some of the easiest to use and to install. They can be tested online or through virtual machine software, such as Parallels. Computer manufacturers who ship devices with Linux preinstalled include them in their choices of operating systems.

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Ubuntu

Ubuntu is the most popular Linux desktop distro. It comes preinstalled on more computers than any other Linux distro. Many other Linux distros also base their systems on Ubuntu. It is backed by the corporation Canonical.

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Linux Mint

This is one of the most popular distros. It is easy to use and has a a Windows-like user interface. It has three standard user interfaces: Cinnamon, XFCE, ans MATE. OS-College predominately will focus on the Cinnamon user interface.

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Fedora

Fedora has a user interface similar to Ubuntu, but it uses a different package manager than Ubuntu. It is sponsored by the Red Hat Corporation, which began before Canonical. Fedora is one of the oldest Linux distros.

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Other distros

In addition to the three distros in this list, there are numerous other distros. OS-College will have blog articles and images of others for a variety of reasons. Some are designed for specific hardware, for example.

Hardware ships with Linux

System76

The company builds high-end laptops, tower desktops, mini computers, and servers. They ship with either Ubuntu or Pop!_OS Their Thelio towers have a choice of wood panel.

Star Labs

The UK-based company makes a mini, two traditional laptops, and a 2-in-1 with an optional keyboard. They offer several of the operating systems listed above, as well as a few others, including Windows.

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Juno Computers

Juno has offices in the US and UK.They make laptops, minis, and a tablet. Most of their computers are less than one grand ($ and pound). For laptops and minis, Ubuntu is the only choice.

Slimbook

This Spain-based firm has laptops, tower desktops, and minis. Buyers can choose from several different distros, including Fedora. They will setup your computer to dual boot with Windows.

Tuxedo Computers

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Think Penguin

This company sells desktops and laptops, as well as various hardware and peripherals that work on Linux.

Pine64

This organization based in Germany designs computers, tablets and phones that run Linux.

Other companies

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