Debian vs. Arch vs. Fedora: Which Linux distro base is right for you

If you're just now coming over to Linux, you might have noticed there are a lot of distributions to choose from. One of your first choices will be what base you want to use. Here's a bit of help.

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• There are three major bases for Linux distributions.
• Each base has different pros and cons.
• The choice is not nearly as difficult as it sounds.

When you go to select a Linux distribution, you'll find that the choice can be overwhelming.

There's Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Arch, Linux Mint, elementaryOS, Manjaro, openSUSE, Pop!_OS, Bodhi Linux, Zorin OS… the list goes on. There are hundreds (if not thousands) of Linux distributions on the market, and each one has its pros and cons.

There's also the fact that there are ...