Can't upgrade to Windows 11? This is the Linux distro alternative I recommend to most people
Published on: 2025-07-19 17:00:22
ZDNET's key takeaways SDesk is available now, free of charge, and you can install it on as many computers as you need.
It's a fast and dependable Linux distribution with a user interface that anyone will be instantly familiar with.
I experienced some minor issues during my setup, which were simple to resolve. View now at Steve Studios
I wouldn't normally suggest an Arch-based Linux distribution for new users, but every so often, I come across one that challenges my perceptions. Recently, I discovered an Arch-based Linux distro called SDesk, and there couldn't be a clearer use case for it.
Firstly, SDesk is fairly straightforward and doesn't do all that much to separate itself from the ever-growing list of Linux distributions. Sometimes, that's a good thing. I wasn't sure what to expect after installing and logging into this desktop distribution, but when I did, everything was immediately familiar.
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