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Olimex RP2350-PICO2-BB48 Open Source Development Board

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New Alpha Release: Tor Browser 15.0a3

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5 niche Linux distros that deserve way more attention

posted by Rianne Schestowitz on Sep 24, 2025

Quoting: 5 niche Linux distros that deserve way more attention —

There are hundreds, if not more, Linux distros out there, but not all of them get the same amount of attention. Sure, Linux Mint might be the best Linux distro to start with if you're just coming over from Windows, but for a more experienced user, there's a lot more Linux has to offer.

There are more unique Linux distros that offer something unique and solve specific problems in ways mainstream distros like Ubuntu or Mint don't. Whether it's a focus on minimalism, package management, or a specialized feature, these distros deserve way more attention.

Read on

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