So we can clearly see the most popular distros and the reasons why people use them, please follow this format:

  • Write the name of the Linux distro as a first-level comment.
  • Reply to that comment with each reason you like the distro as a separate answer.

For example:

  • Distro (first-level comment)
    • Reason (one answer)
    • Other reason (a different answer)

Please avoid duplicating options. This will help us better understand the most popular distros and the reasons why people use them.

  • @Cralex
    5•1 year ago

    • Android-free Linux distribution specializing in supporting older smartphones.

    • Up-to-date software based on Alpine Linux and focused on privacy and security.

    • Highly portable construction centered around a single software base regardless of what device it’s running on.

    • Goal of keeping a given device running and updated until it physically falls apart.