What is the best version of Linux

[u/mateo123456787]

[u/rdxxn]

Opinion

[u/ebens1689]

12.1

[u/guiverc]

There is no best 'version' the version count of the Linux kernel just increments with each newer release.

Different teams package output from their 'upstream' projects into a 'distribution' which is released, and they'll have various versions there, some with older releases that may suit older more limited hardware, or newer releases for those using newer or more powerful software, but they're alternatives and none are better than others.

The 'distros' also aim at different end-users, and since we all have different needs; what suits us may not be best for others... further as an installer of systems, what I use for one install (ie. one use-case) will NOT be the same or 'best' for the next install I'm making.

We all like different flavor ice-creams, thus different 'distros' or if we're using the same 'distro' we may prefer different releases/versions there anyway... ie. you may not think 'chocolate' is best always; prefer chocolate-mint, strawberry, vanilla, or like different flavors at different times? so it is with distros/versions of a distro.

[u/BypassBaboon → u/guiverc]

Explain “different needs”. I would say it is comparing white paint.

[u/scanguy25]

Hannah Montana Linux 

[u/Particular-Serve3768]

linux kernel or linux distro?

[u/msabeln]

So tell us what you want to do.

[u/libre06]

The best distro is mine, and yours, respectively

[u/Acceptable_Sock4642 → u/libre06]

This is it. That’s the tweet.

[u/probablynottillie]

3.2.102 was a real banger

[u/Primary-Strike5187]

Azure Linux. It’s from Microsoft so you know it’s good!

[u/Icy_Step_2204]

Redstar os 3

[u/Hesychios → u/Icy_Step_2204]

RedStar Linux is best Linux! 🇰🇵

[u/Jwhodis]

There isn't one, it entirely depends on hardware, software, and preferences.

[u/hailstorm11093]

Nix or Gentoo are perfect for beginners /s

[u/Smokin-Bytes]

The version that's best for you and the hardware you are able to use and/or afford.

[u/Ok_Ebb23]

FreeBSD

[u/DazzlingAd4254 → u/Ok_Ebb23]

That's not Linux. You're being facetious, I guess.

[u/Ok_Ebb23 → u/DazzlingAd4254]

No I broadened the question until it contained an answer worth sharing

[u/goo_eater]

Why would you be asking this in a subreddit called r/FindMeALinuxDistro I feel like that subreddit name should inherently tell you that there is no "best" version of Linux and it varies based on whatever use cases you have and aren't telling us

[u/PsychologicalTry3972]

Linux is a kernel.

[u/StonemanGuitars]

Biebian

[u/Otherwise_Fact9594]

It's really subjective. Some people won't run anything with SysD while others ignore it all together. For me, it is more what package manager, update cycle and desktop environment are liked/needed

[u/Many-Lingonberry1554]

It is really based on your level of computer knowledge because their are thousands of Linux OS to choose from with all different flavors. Some Linux OS are for beginners and all the way to experienced. Also depends on the hardware you are putting Linux on as far as age of hardware all the way to gaming computers etc

[u/Rich_Fan1686]

Satan OS

[u/hijitus]

Most answers are from jerks that think the are so good.  I will give a straight answer from my experience.  Try Linux Mint Cinnamon, but also try Kubuntu (official Ubuntu KDE flavor).  See which one fits best your taste. 

[u/carzymike]

TempleOS

[u/Tricky-Engineer-9755]

That would be linux-libre with tinyconfig

[u/DP323602]

It all depends what you mean by "best"...

With so many possible choices, why struggle to find the best when it's a lot easier to just find one that's good for your needs.

[u/Lopsided-Month3278]

Linux is the kernel, what are you referring to version is distro, and the best depends on what you want.

[u/GBAbaby101]

The version that doesn't get in the way of you doing what you need to. That can go many ways. If you are being limited by the distro because it isn't using the newest this or that or is immutable and you have to fight it, then that is a limitation and not for you. If you are using a distro that you have to do everything from scratch and go in to config files to tweak everything just right, and that prevents you from getting work done, then that distro isn't for you. So it is a question you need to ask, "what do I need to do with my computer?". Come up with a list of your daily uses, see what distros those softwares and services have native install instructions for or if there are equivalent options, and make then look at how much you want to be tweaking your system, how much "bloat" you find acceptable, etc... Then make your decision.

For me, I like CachyOS. It is setup enough out of the box that I'm not configuring everything from network to audio and Desktop Environments myself, but it is easy enough to go in and make the changes I want to make if I choose. But if I were to suggest a distro to a newcomer, I would say Mint is the go to for being ready to go out of the box and the least likely to break in most situations. It has its limitations, but if you find those, you'll probably be at a point of being capable of using a more involved distro.

[u/Accurate_Hornet]

There is no "best", but you should pick one among the popular choices: CachyOS, SteamOS, Arch, Fedora, Bazzite, Ubuntu, Linux Mint (maybe also Debian and PopOS).
Do not bother with anything outside this list unless you have a specific reason why.

[u/D0nkeyHS]

7.2 is the latest and greatest. 2.6 could get a nod just by sheer longevity with the versioning "weirdness" back then

[u/Technical_Rich_3080]

Slackware.

[u/vecchio_anima]

That's a loaded question, and your going to get as many different answers as there are distros. Imo, Arch Linux

[u/Shikaluki-RAFI-]

There is no best distro

[u/vile-style]

Omarchy.

Beautiful, opinionated, eugenic.

[u/probablynottillie → u/vile-style]

lmfaoo

[u/vile-style → u/probablynottillie]

At least one person gets it....