Most Stable Linux Distros

Most Stable Linux Distros: 5
versions of Linux We Recommend
At the very beginning, I would like to mention why the term ‘Stable’ comes in
relation to Linux OS or distro. Because there are thousands of Linux OS variations as
per the user’s requirements. Some are very fundamental like Debian, some is a fork of
a base distro like Ubuntu, Arch Linux and there are many fork-of-a-fork-of-a-fork like
Linux Mint.
So all the variations do not comply in terms of well support and documentation from
the Linux community. So Here we are going to list down the best stable Linux distros
which are well known, well supported, have good repositories, are regularly updated,
are user-friendly and will remain around us quite a time.
Most Stable Linux Distros
Let’s begin with a list of 5 most stable Linux distros for users who really want to
replace their OS instead of using MacOS, Windows OS or any other OS.
5. OpenSUSE
OpenSUSE is a community sponsored and one of the best stable Linux distros made
by SUSE Linux and other companies – Novell. It uses the same code base from
SUSE Linux Enterprise – SLE. After merging and collaboration, it stops to release the
regular version rather focusing stable and long life cycle. So basically OpenSUSE
code takes all the good features from SUSE Linux Enterprise and gives vice versa.
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Main Features
 OpenSUSE has total three main goal – make OpenSUSE the easiest and widely used Linux
Distro, make OpenSUSE the most usable desktop environment for newbie and experienced
users based on openly sourced collaboration, make OpenSUSE simple, easy, and best choice
for development and packaging processes to Linux developers and software vendors.
 Comes with a lot of variations including Cinnamon, GNOME, IceWM, KDE, LXDE, Openbox,
WMaker, Xfce.
 It does not focus on regular release rather rolling for a long-term cycle and cutting edge
stable features.
Minimum System Requirement
 Pentium 4 1.6 GHz or higher processor (Pentium 4 2.4 GHz or higher or any AMD64 or Intel64
processor recommended).
 Main memory: 1 GB physical RAM (2 GB recommended).
 Hard disk: 3 GB available disk space for a minimal install, 5 GB available for a graphical
desktop (more recommended).
 Sound and graphics cards: Supports most modern sound and graphics cards, 800 x 600
display resolution (1024 x 768 or higher recommended).
 Booting from DVD drive or USB-Stick for installation.
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4. Fedora
Fedora is also a community-powered Linux OS which is backed by Red Hat Inc and
as famous for providing bleeding edge features. The software repository is well
updated and documented. If you face any problem while using it then don’t
worry, you will be helped by a large number of community people in the forum. It
comes with an open source component thus makes the open source lover happy. As it
comes from the house of Red Hat, so you can run it without any issues for developing
your applications and programs. Even Fedora is liked by the Linux kernel creator
Linus Torvalds.
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Main Features
 Installation and Setup are very easy and painless.

 Software sources and dependencies are always updated.
 Supported by a well-known organization, Red Hat Inc.
 Offers cutting-edge features.
 Pretty stable and flexible.
 Fedora comes with DevAssistant which helps the developers to set up the development
environment and publish the code with simple and easy command.
 CD or DVD drive, and the capability to boot from this drive

 1 GHz processor or faster
 At least 1 GB of memory (RAM)
 At least 10 GB of permanent storage (hard drive) space.
3. Linux Mint
Linux Mint is the #1 most popular and best user-friendly Ubuntu-based Linux distro
available out there. Linux Mint is similarly perfect fit for both newcomers and
advanced users. The main motto of Linux Mint is “From freedom came elegance”
which provides a stable, powerful, easy to use, and a complete out of the box
experience.
Main Features
 As Linux Mint is Ubuntu-based Linux distro, so it will fully compatible with Ubuntu software
repositories.
 Comes with a full-packed system including browser plugins, media codecs, support for DVD
playback, Java, and other components.
 Linux Mint comes with a set of different flavors as per user’s need including Cinnamon,
GNOME, KDE, MATE, Xfce.
 Its installation process is super easy for any newbies to go ahead.
 If you like Mac OS then definitely you must go for Linux Mint Cinnamon desktop environment
which is super stable and looks elegant.
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 512MB RAM (1GB recommended for a comfortable usage).

 9GB of disk space (20GB recommended).
 Graphics card capable of 800×600 resolution (1024×768 recommended).
 DVD drive or USB port.
2. Ubuntu
In our list, Ubuntu is positioned in #2. This is one of the most popular and stable
Debian based Linux Distros for the newcomers. It has its own software repositories
which regularly synced with a Debian repository. That ensured to get stable and latest
release.
Main Features
 This Linux Distro is rock-solid stable and secure OS.

 Ubuntu comes with a various desktop environment like Gnome, Unity, KDE, XFCE, MATE etc.
 Though Ubuntu is based on Debian it’s also the foundation for Linux Mint, Elementary OS,
Kubuntu, Lubuntu, Deepin and much much more.
 Users can try all the core features before installing the full Ubuntu desktop using the
installation image.
 Best and Most user-friendly for new users on Linux who does not know Gnome from bash.
 Many of the essential apps come pre-installed and the user can install all the necessary
software from official apps repository.
 It’s one of the best customizable Linux distros for the advanced users.
 Ubuntu comes with one of the best, smooth, modern, and unique in-house built desktop
environment “ Unity”.
 Each after six months, it offers new releases and every two years, it releases a Long Term
Support (LTS).
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 700 MHz processor

 512 MiB RAM
 5 GB of hard-drive space
 VGA capable of 1024×768 screen resolution
 Either a CD/DVD drive or a USB port for the installer media
 Internet access is helpful
1. Arch Linux
Arch Linux is not a typical OS like other distros but comes with a Linux kernel and
package manager, Pacman. It’s also come without a graphical interface. Basically,
Arch Linux comes with a barebone base where the users can pick the required
components and make the system without any bloat programs. That’s why it’s called
highly personalized Operating System.
Main Features
 Install and setup process is difficult.
 Official repository supports bleeding edge and up to date software packages.
 Well Documented and easily repairable for any bug fixes.
 Needs zero maintenance and self-controlled software updated.
 Pacman controls dependency issues and orphaned packages efficiently.
Honorable Mention
Some Honorable Mentions of Most Stable Linux Distros are given below:
 Debian
 Manjaro
 Zorin OS
Here I have described 5 top most stable Linux distros for the users who really want to
switch his/her platform. I can assure you that you won’t regret.
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versions of Linux We Recommend

Most Stable Linux Distros

Minimum System Requirement

Official Homepage Screenshot Download

 Installation and Setup are very easy and painless.

Minimum System Requirement

 CD or DVD drive, and the capability to boot from this drive

Official Homepage Screenshot Download

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Minimum System Requirement

 512MB RAM (1GB recommended for a comfortable usage).

Official Homepage Screenshot Download

 This Linux Distro is rock-solid stable and secure OS.

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 700 MHz processor

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