To sum up, as a normal desktop user, your focus should be on default Ubuntu, Kubuntu, Lubuntu, Xubuntu, Ubuntu Mate and Ubuntu Budgie. And based on YOUR preference, you can choose to install the one you like.
When installing the latest Linux version, you can choose Red Hat, Ubuntu, GNOME or KDE distributions. Which of the choices will be common to all distributions? Kernel On which distribution is the Ubuntu Linux distribution based?
So, which version of Linux Mint should I install?
So, if you do not want a unique user interface (like Ubuntu), Linux Mint should be the perfect choice . The most popular suggestion would be to go with Linux Mint Cinnamon edition. But, you can explore whatever you want. You might want to look at our tutorial to install Linux Mint 20 from USB.
What version of Linux kernel does Ubuntu run on?
Ubuntu by default boots into the newer kernel version. After rebooting, check kernel version with same uname -sr command you used earlier. As you can see, it’s updated to 5.7.0. If you didn’t like new Linux Kernel or if you discovered issues with it.
You may be thinking “Can I install a brand new Linux kernel on a server?”
Installing a brand new kernel on server or desktop is not recommended. The latest version might be buggy and can crash your system. However, if you need the latest version try the following instructions. I tested this method on the following version of Ubuntu: $ lsb_release -a No LSB modules are available.
What is the best Linux operating system for beginners?
Most people will suggest Ubuntu or Linux Mint, which is based on Ubuntu. Personally, I like this newcomer to the field called Solus. Enough that it has become my main system. It doesn’t have all of the programs that Ubuntu and the others have, but it doesn’t need to.
What is Linux and how to install it?
Linux is freely developed and considered open source software. It is covered under this public license. GNU When installing the latest Linux version, you can choose Red Hat, Ubuntu, GNOME or KDE distributions.
Should I install 32-bit or 64-bit Ubuntu?
If your system supports 64-bit and you have more than 2 GB of RAM, install 64-bit Ubuntu. If your system supports 32-bit or if it has less than 2 GB of RAM, install 32-bit Ubuntu MATE or Lubuntu. Just to add, Google Chrome is not supported on 32-bit Linux. So choose wisely. Have you made up your mind about which Ubuntu to install?