How to choose the best Linux distribution for your use case

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  • torsocks

    Library to torify application - NOTE: upstream has been moved to https://gitweb.torproject.org/torsocks.git

  • For example, there are distributions specially designed to erase all our tracks and provide us with absolute anonymity. Important in countries where there is no freedom of expression or where there is any kind of danger. They are often used by criminals, whistleblower or activist to stay protected from government surveillance. One of the well-known distribution for privacy is Tails which is configured to only use the Tor network.

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  • ubuntu.com

    The official website for the Ubuntu operating system

  • In this range we find Ubuntu, Linux Mint and Elementary OS. They are stable distributions that have an effortless to use installer and once installed, they have everything you need to get your hands on it without any problems.

  • website

    The elementary.io website (by elementary)

  • In this range we find Ubuntu, Linux Mint and Elementary OS. They are stable distributions that have an effortless to use installer and once installed, they have everything you need to get your hands on it without any problems.

  • archweb

    Arch Linux website code

  • Although there are also others that are based on a strong, consolidated and mature community. In this line we have the very important Debian Arch Linux or Linux Mint.

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