As a tech journalist in the Linux space, I have technically installed and tested dozens of distros. However, for this list, I am primarily focusing on distros that I actually liked and used on my ...

The best of these repair Linux distros is SystemRescue. This operating system, also known as SystemRescueCD, which gives you an idea of how old it is, is designed to repair busted computers.

The best Linux distros for beginners are as easy to use as MacOS or Windows -- really. The best Linux distributions for beginners in 2025: Expert tested and reviewed | ZDNET X ...

Elementary OS is the perfect Linux distro for those coming from Apple. It looks a lot like macOS, and it's simpler and more hands-off than other distros on this list.

The folks at Kernel Newbies have a very long and detailed list of changes in Linux 4.7 that is worth browsing if you want to know what’s in it. Linux 4.7 was released on Sun, 24 Jul 2016.