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Ease of use

Unlike desktop distributions that need to be usable, flexible and attractive so they can appeal to a large section of users, niche distributions such as the ones featured in this Roundup have a far greater responsibility: delivering the intended functionality. Everything else must take a back-seat. However, this isn’t to say that the distributions can insist users learn how to master juggling bowling balls while blindfolded before they can use the distribution.

Ultimately, these distributions provide the perfect environment to use some specialised software and to safeguard

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