The 5 best Linux alternatives to Windows in 2026 (that aren't Mint)

27-08-2026 13:45 via zdnet.com

The 5 best Linux alternatives to Windows in 2026 (that aren't Mint)

Looking to leave Windows? I've used Linux for years and there's never better a better time to make the leap.

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