The most versatile Linux distributions you can install right now - and I've tried them all

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ZDNET key takeaways

• There are plenty of Linux distributions to choose from.
• Many of those distributions are general purpose.
• These distributions are all free and simple to install.

When you think of all-around operating systems, Linux should come to mind. It might seem a bit illogical, but when you've used Linux as long as I have, you know the truth (especially after having spent a week with Windows 11).

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Linux can serve so many purposes, which goes a long way to make it a great option for all-purpose operating systems. But what makes for an all-purpose operating system? From my perspective, it would be:

• Easy to use
• Doesn't require much work
• Offers all of the software you need ...