There are many GNU / Linux distros or distributions different, both in the desktop environment they use, by the type of package they are based on, according to the mother distro from which they are derived, etc. They can also be differentiated according to the type of development they have and their releases, that is why I wanted to include here the 10 best rolling releases that you can find.
Here i will show some of the most outstanding that use this type of continuous release, in case you were looking for one of them and were undecided which one to use ...
Development type
In general, it is always sought to have all the software and systems in the latest version available. This is what developers work on after projects and that is what updates are for. With this, you can avoid some bugs and vulnerabilities, as well as being up-to-date in terms of functions and hardware support.
However, there are some contraindications to always having the latest version, such as stability, compatibility, etc. In terms of stability, this can be somewhat mitigated by different types of throws. For example: uterine
- Regular release: those distros that release a version every so often, like annually, every 6 months, etc. Within these there may also be some with content support or with extended support (the so-called LTS or Long Term Support). The contents will have short-term developer support, while the LTS will be extended for a few years, even if a new version of the distro is already available. Examples of this type of release are in Debian, Ubuntu, openSUSE Leap, etc. In these cases, the complete distro must be updated from time to time. For example, if you have Ubuntu 19.10 switch to Ubuntu 20.04 when it is available ...
- rolling release: the continuous update, instead of making big jumps every so often what it does is that it is progressively updated. Examples are in Kali Linux, openSUSE Tumbleweed, etc. That is, you install once and the packages are progressively updated to their latest stable version.
- Half Rolling Release: it is a continuous update but maintaining a certain stability in the base software. That is, many packages are periodically updated, but the base of the distro remains stable for a while. A mix between the previous two and that you can see in distros like Manjaro, Arch Linux, etc.
8 best rolling release distros
Now if you like the methodology Rolling Release, or Half RR, then I would recommend you take a look at this list with the 10 most popular and recommended that exist:
8th RebornOS
reborn OS is another Arch Linux-based distro, with the aim of having high performance and great customization capacity. With the possibility to choose between more than 15 different desktop environments to install. In addition, it features easy installation methods and support for flatpak packages. It even offers the option to install Anbox to run native Android apps ...
7th Endevor OS
endevor OS It is a rolling release distro also based on Arch Linux, with some apps with GUI but especially focused on the use of the terminal. In addition, there are 8 desktop environments available, such as GNOME, XFCE, Deepng, KDE Plasma, and Cinnamon. As a rarity, it has its package manager yay, with which to install, update, uninstall and manage packages in a different way ...
6th Sabayon OS
Sabayon OS is a Gentoo-based distro, intended to be beginner-friendly, stable, and with a large variety of pre-installed applications. All the components available in Gentoo include configuration tools to make it easier for you. It is also good at hardware detection, with a choice between MATE, KDE Pasma, XFCE, GNOME, and LXDE. In addition, it is available as an image for Docker, desktop version, server (minimum), and Raspberry Pi ...
5th Gentoo
Gentoo It is not a very beginner friendly distro, it is complicated in many aspects, as well as being very different from others in certain cases. But that does not mean that it is not good, quite the contrary. This rolling release is highly customizable, and uses portage as a package manager, a system similar to the ports used on BSD systems.
4th Manjaro
Manjaro is another popular Arch Linux-based distro, and while it shares many of its features, it has been designed to be more user-friendly and easy even for beginners. It is available with KDE Plasma, GNOME and XFCE environments, with KDE being preferred for its versatility and elegance. However, you are free to use other environments if you want ...
3rd Solus OS
Solus OS or Evolve OS is a standalone rolling release designed for the home and office. It is not based on any other, in addition, it is simple and includes a multitude of applications for daily use and many more that you can use through its Software Center. Use the Budgie graphical environment, although you could also choose MATE, KDE Plasma, and GNOME. As for your package manager, use eopkg ...
2nd OpenSUSE Tumbleweed
openSUSE It has two distros: Leap and Tumbleweed. In the case of Tumbleweed, it is a rolling relase that you will like a lot. Compared to Leap, it is not stable, so it will not be ideal for production environments, but you can have the latest packages. It is based on RPM packaging using rpm and zypper, or the YaST2 graphical tool. Of course, it is available with several environments to choose from ...
1st Arch Linux
Finally, the rolling release distro that closes this list is Arch Linux. It is based on the pacman package manager and has rich repositories called AUR (Arch User Repository) with an active community. Although it is complicated to use, it is very simple in design. In addition, it is stable, robust and secure, with great performance and a huge capacity to customize it.
Where do they leave Calculate Linux? She is doing a tremendous job when it comes to rolling release and it is little known: c
Thank you.
Void linux would also be missing
With regard to Arch Linux, its difficulty, more than in use I see it in its installation. It is true that in any update you have to act manually, very simple if you consult "Arch Linux News", they give you everything done.
Greetings.
With all due respect, I would add a few others that come to mind now, KaOs, Chakra, and PCLinux. Sure there is more. Greetings.
They lack the most important according to my criteria, Deepin 20