One year on Linux, two distros, a few tears, four desktop environments, and zero regrets about leaving Windows.

Basically it’s an operating system that uses a Linux kernel, the WINE compatibility layer for Windows applications, and the ...

First, Tromjaro boots very fast. On top of that, Tromjaro performs like a champ. This Linux distribution can compete with any lightweight OS on the market.

Which Linux distributions will rise above the competition in 2026 to dethrone the old guard? These are my picks.