Linux.com has listed its ranking of the “best Linux distros for 2017”, detailing which Linux distributions suit which scenarios best.
The list by the publication is detailed below, predicting which distros will “rise to the top of their respective heaps”.
Best distro for sysadmins – Parrot Linux
Parrot Linux is based on Debian and offers many penetration testing tools to administrators.
It is designed for penetration testing, vulnerability assessment and mitigation, computer forensics, and anonymous web browsing.
Best lightweight distribution – LXLE
LXLE is a lightweight distro, with a focus on visual aesthetics. It works well on both old and new hardware.
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.
Best distribution for those “with something to prove” – Gentoo
Gentoo Linux is a distribution built using the portage package management system.
The source code is compiled locally according to the user’s preferences and is often optimised for the type of computer.