Chakra Linux 2012.05 based on Arch Linux, is forging its own path, as a popular Linux distribution. Its offerings include, KDE 4.8.3, glibc 2.15, QT 4.8.1, Linux Kernel 3.2.8 and the latest Nvidia/Catalyst drivers. One of the niggling issues unfortunately is the GUI package installer as its not working thus you’ll have to use the terminal.
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ROSA 2012 is a Linux distribution forked from Mandriva. It’s goal is to deliver an easy to use business desktop, using KDE 4.8.2. It offers 5 year technical support, with a focus on the enterprise customer.
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Archbang Linux 2012.05 has released and is a lightweight Arch Linux based desktop distribution featuring the Openbox window manager.
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Lubuntu 12.04LTS features LXDE and has a fast, minimalist footprint thats very resource friendly. It features Chromium and easy to use simplified menus suited to a wide range of users. LXDE continues to improve and its a great alternative to those of you who dont like Unity and also use older hardware.
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Xubuntu 12.04 LTS continues to improve with this recent release thats solved some of the issues with Pulse Audio and using Xfce 4.8. Its the ideal choice for those of you who want an Ubuntu experience without having to use Unity.
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Kubuntu 12.04 has released using KDE 4.8.2 and is the LTS release offering a much longer support period. Kubuntu has recently made the split from Canonical and is looking forward to a bright future with new partners.
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Ubuntu 12.04 has released featuring Unity and their HUD menu system with the hope of creating a much better user experience. Its also a LTS long term release so if you prefer not to switch distros that often its definitely the one to use.
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One of my favorite distributions that’s very minimal and fast. The download is only 11.9mb, loads completely into ram and is suitable for any pc but particularly good for older systems with limited ram and slower hardware.
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Scientific Linux 5.8 was developed by both the Fermi and European Labs and was designed to be completely compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.8.
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The latest version of Linux Mint 12 that offers an amazing choice of desktops with Mate 1.2, Cinnamon 1.4, and Xfce 4.8. Linux Mint offers one of the best experiences many users will ever have in regards to everyday use and online needs with a huge number of application available.
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