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General-Purpose Linux Distros Explained
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The Linux ecosystem is generally split into two main categories: server-focused distributions, which run the services powering digital infrastructure, and desktop-oriented distributions, built for everyday personal computing.
But there’s also a third category: general-purpose Linux distributions, and that’s exactly what this article is all about. I’ll break down what they are, their pros and cons, and why they matter, especially for newer users looking to understand their options better and broaden their overall Linux knowledge.
Before we go any further, however, there’s something important that often gets overlooked—and I want to make it crystal clear: at its core, because of how the Linux operating system is designed itself, every distribution—yes, every single one—can be adapted to serve as either a desktop or a server. That said, how well it actually performs in either role is a whole different story. Why am I saying this? Keep reading.