Best Linux distributions for 2017
The new year is upon us, and it’s time to look toward what the next 365 days have in store. As we are wont to do, Linux.com looks at what might well be the best Linux distributions to be found from the ever-expanding crop of possibilities.
1- Best distro for sysadmins : Parrot Linux
Parrot Security OS (or ParrotSec) is a Linux distribution based on Debian with a focus on computer security.[1] It is designed for penetration testing, vulnerability assessment and mitigation, computer forensics and anonymous web browsing. It is developed by the Frozenbox Team.
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2- Best lightweight distribution: LXLE
3- Best desktop distribution: Elementary OS
elementary OS is a Linux distribution based on Ubuntu. It is the flagship distribution to showcase the Pantheon desktop environment
4- Best distribution for those with something to prove: Gentoo
Extreme configurability, performance and a top-notch user and developer community are all hallmarks of the Gentoo experience.