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7 BEST DISTRIBUTIONS BASED ON FEDORA LINUX

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Abhishek Prakash
11 Jan 2023 4 min read

There are dozens of Ubuntu-based distributions available out there. Ranging from
distributions for beginners to beautiful ones, Ubuntu dominates the Linux
desktop space.

You will also find some weird Ubuntu-based distributions if general
distributions weren’t enough already.

I am not going into Ubuntu vs Fedora debate. I am just saying that I will list
some options if you want to try something in the Fedora domain.

Please remember that I am not going towards the server-oriented Linux
distributions. The list here is for desktop Linux users.

The list is in no particular ranking order, and the options mentioned may not
always be a good fit for a new user. So, make sure that you explore the
documentation before installing any Fedora-based distro for the first time.


1. FEDORA SPINS



There are plenty of Fedora spins, but not as many as Ubuntu has.

Fedora Spins aren’t separate Fedora-based distributions but just different
editions of Fedora with a different desktop environment or a tiling window
manager.

If you do not like the default GNOME desktop environment, you may download one
of these spins.

Some of the available options are:

 * Fedora KDE Plasma
 * Fedora i3 Tiling Window Manager
 * Fedora LXQt
 * Fedora LXDE
 * Fedora MATE-COMPIZ
 * Fedora Cinnamon edition


2. NOBARA



Once you start looking for gaming distros, the chances of the list will be
dominated by Debian and Arch derivatives are pretty high. So if you are looking
for a gaming distro based on Fedora with the same polish, Nobara is all you
need.

Nobara is a gaming distro made by the maintainer of Proton GE who is also a
member of the Lutris development team, so you can expect a next-level gaming
experience out of the box!

To bring a better experience, Nobara comes with 30+ pre-applied patches over
Fedora and a set of gaming tools including Lutris, GOverlay, Stream, and
ProtonUp.


3. ULTRAMARINE



A Fedora-based distro that just works out of the box for a general audience
that’s what you call Ultramarine!

Ultramarine comes pre-installed with a bunch of tools, including Flathub, RPM
fusion, and their own dedicated repository.

You get a pre-configured desktop to make it look pleasant to the eyes, so you
would no longer need to spare extra time for tweaks.

Also, Ultramarine is the perfect option for those who are looking for fine-tuned
experience with Pantheon and Budgie Desktop environments over Fedora base.


4. RISIOS



A web-ready Fedora.

That’s one way to describe RisiOS, but wait, there’s more to talk about.

From getting users GUI for bash scripts to a welcome screen by which you can get
your system ready in a few clicks, RisiOS has made using Fedora even easier!

RisiOS also gets you the same web app manager that you get in Linux Mint, and
it’s phenomenal.

But before you jump to the download section, one thing to keep in mind is that
RisiOS is still in beta (Big beta as the site says) and you may encounter some
glitches.


5. QUBES OS



Qubes OS is an interesting Linux distribution that gives you the freedom to
choose what operating system you want to use as a base. It offers a Fedora
template as well, and they regularly maintain it.

In fact, Qubes OS is also a privacy-focused Linux distribution. So, you get
cutting-edge tech while using something based on Fedora with complete freedom.

It is worth noting that Qubes OS needs significant system resources with at
least 8-16 GB of RAM to work with and presents a challenging learning curve.


6. BERRY LINUX



Berry Linux is a simple Fedora-based distribution that you can directly boot
from a CD or any other medium. It supports automatic hardware detection and
seems to be regularly maintained.

Berry Linux offers support for both English and Japanese language. It comes
pre-installed with some media players, photo editing applications, and basic
applications.


7. CLEAROS



It isn’t the Clear Linux project from Intel, though it sounds similar.

ClearOS is a Fedora-based distribution tailored for the server environment or to
help you run IT-related tasks and stream music/videos on your home network
backed by HP. You must purchase both the home/business edition as per your
requirements.

There’s also a community edition if you do not want to purchase and can manage
by yourself.


THOUGHTS?

Long-time Linux users may remember Korora and Chapeau distros. They were popular
among Fedora users once but the projects have been discontinued since then.

While Fedora is awesome in itself, I am not against derivative distributions.
Look at the success of Linux Mint. It is a derivative of Ubuntu but has garnered
such a good userbase. Who knows if one of these Fedora-based distros get popular
like Mint?

Did I miss any Fedora-based active distros? What do you think about Fedora
derivatives and its spin editions? Let me know in the comments below!

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