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Pop!_OS 20.04

Ubuntu is often credited with making Linux useable on desktop, and make no mistake they did and do an awful lot, but they also stand on the shoulders of a few forgotten giants.

Mint made Linux even more attractive, initially by taking Ubuntu and giving it a traditional desktop (and a Flash player), beginning a new trend largely unseen in Linux: giving users what they want (crazy… – Ed). ElementaryOS stands out as being one of the new top-tier home distros, thanks to its beautifully designed desktop with its macOS-like stylings.

Another standout distro from the new generation is Pop!_OS, made by Linux system

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