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The Verdict Ubuntu alternatives

Overall, we were impressed with what we saw. All of the distributions we’ve considered succeed in offering the feel of a customised OS experience rather than a generic Linux build with a standard desktop slapped on top. They all made the standard Ubuntu desktop look a bit stale in comparison while benefiting from the rock-solid underpinning that Ubuntu offers.

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