6 Important Factors to Consider When Choosing a Linux Distro

Linux is a modern operating system that shares many similarities with Unix. Linux is fast, reliable, and very stable. It is also easy to use and is suitable for both home and professional usage. With hundreds of Linux distros available online, it is not always easy to find the perfect distro that fits your requirements and needs. Here are some factors that you should consider when choosing a Linux distribution for yourself.

Kali Linux 2022.3 Released with Linux 5.18, New Hacking Tools, and Test Lab Environment

Kali Linux 2022.3 arrives almost three months after Kali Linux 2022.2 as a hefty update to the ethical hacking distro that brings many interesting changes, starting with a big kernel upgrade from Linux 5.16 used in the previous release to Linux kernel 5.18. Also bumped is the kernel used for Raspberry Pi devices, to Linux 5.15 LTS.

MX Linux has an old-school look and feel. Here's why it's so popular

MX Linux is currently listed as the most downloaded Linux distribution on Distrowatch. This might come as a surprise to a lot of people, especially given it ranks above Linux Mint, Pop!_OS, and Ubuntu. For those who've never heard of MX Linux, it's based on Debian's stable branch as a cooperative venture between antiX and what's left of the MEPIS Linux communities. With Xfce as its default desktop (you can also download spins with either the KDE Plasma or Fluxbox desktops), it's a user-friendly, fast operating system that is a great option for those new to Linux and even those with years of skill under their belt. Read on