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Mozilla's new CEO confirms Firefox will become an "AI browser", with opt-out features. The aim is to raise money. But what does this pivot means for users?

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Linux has long been known as the operating system of developers and power users, but today it’s far more accessible than ever before. Thanks to user-friendly distributions that prioritize simplicity, stability, and support, even someone who’s never used Linux can get up and running quickly. In this guide, we’ll explore some of the best Linux distributions (distros) for beginners, what sets them apart, and who each one is best suited for.

Whether you’re switching from Windows or macOS, using a PC for the first time, or simply curious about Linux, there’s a distro here that fits your comfort level and workflow.

1. Ubuntu: The Standard for New Users

Why it’s great: Ubuntu is one of the most recognizable Linux distributions, and for good reason. It offers a polished graphical interface, a massive community, and extensive documentation. If you’ve ever wanted a desktop that “just works,” Ubuntu delivers with minimal setup.

Key Features:

• Intuitive GNOME desktop environment

• Regular releases and a Long-Term Support (LTS) version with five years of updates

• Large software repository and excellent hardware support

• Strong community forums and extensive official documentation

Good for: Users completely new to Linux or those switching from Windows or macOS.

Best for: Desktops, laptops, beginners.

2. Linux Mint: Familiar Feel for Former Windows Users

Why it’s great: Linux Mint focuses on a familiar desktop experience. Its Cinnamon edition resembles the classic Windows layout, making the transition easier for users coming from that platform. Mint is stable, fast, and comes with many tools that simplify daily tasks.

Key Features:

• Traditional desktop layout (like Windows)

• Comes bundled with multimedia codecs and essential apps

• Excellent performance on older hardware

• Multiple desktop options (Cinnamon, MATE, Xfce)

Good for: Windows switchers looking for a gentle introduction.

Best for: Desktops, older machines, learners.

3. Zorin OS: A Windows-Like Experience With Style

Why it’s great: Zorin OS is designed with newcomers in mind. It’s polished, modern, and “comfortable” for users who may find traditional Linux desktops intimidating. Its interface can mimic Windows or macOS out of the box, and Zorin includes tools to effortlessly install popular applications.

Key Features:

• Look-and-feel switcher (Windows, macOS styles)

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Over the past several years, LF Research has had the privilege of studying open source adoption across regions and industries worldwide. What consistently stands out about Japan is not hesitation, but intentionality. Japanese organizations are thoughtful, exacting, and deeply pragmatic in how they adopt technology, and our latest report, The State of Open Source Japan 2025, shows that this approach is paying off in measurable business value, even as important gaps remain. Last week in Tokyo I had the opportunity to share these findings with the attendees of Open Source Summit Japan, AI_Dev, and Automotive Linux Summit. Here are a few of the highlights for those who couldn’t join us in person. 

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If you recognized yourself in a few of these points, that doesn’t mean Linux isn’t for you. In fact, you can count it as an invitation. It just means you’ve spent a long time in an ecosystem that treats you more like a product than a participant.

Hello community, here we have another set of package updates. Welcome to our new development cycle of Manjaro 25.1.0, code-named ‘Anh-Linh’.We will focus on Plasma 6.5 series and will introduce GNOME 49, maybe Cosmic 1.0 (Beta).

We managed to stabilize ‘Anh-Linh’ enough to release this update to our stable branch. However, users of Plasma and GNOME may lose their X11 session support. Therefore read our Known issues and solutions section before restarting your systems!

Current Promotions

• Get the latest Gaming Laptop by Slimbook powered by Manjaro: Slimbook Manjaro III
• Protect your personal data, keep yourself safe with Surfshark VPN: See current promotion

Recent News

• Manjaro 25.0 Zetar released
• Manjaro Summit public Alpha now available
• As of Linux 5.4.302, the 5.4 series is now EOL (End Of Life). Please install 5.10 LTS (Long Term Support) or 5.15 LTS.
• As of Linux 6.16.12, the 6.16 series is now EOL (End Of Life). Please install 6.17 stable and/or 6.12 LTS (Long Term Support).

Valkey to replace Redis in the [extra] Repository (click for more details) Previous News Finding information easier about Manjaro (click for more details) Notable Package Updates

• Kernels got updated
• NVIDIA 580.119.02
  • current 580xx driver seems to be super unstable. Users who face issues are recommended to report to NVIDIA and may want to switch to the older 570xx or 575xx driver via mhwd. You’re been warned …
  • For 580.119.02 the current workaround to avoid issues with flickering under XFCE is to disable compositing under Settings → Window Manager Tweaks → Compositor → Enable display compositing. NVIDIA is actively working on fixing this issue
  • you may also want to consult the nvidia-open driver public bug tracker
• COSMIC Epoch 1
• KDE Gear 25.12
• KDE Plasma 6.5.4
• Firefox 146.0 and 147.0b1
• Updates to Deepin, Python and Haskell

Additional Info Python 3.13 info (click for more details) Info about AUR packages (click for more details)

Get our latest daily developer images now from Github: Plasma, GNOME, XFCE. You can get the latest stable releases of Manjaro from CDN77.

ISOs including this update can be found here:

Anh-Linh 25.1-pre2 (2025-12-15)

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Our current supported kernels

• linux54 5.4.302 [EOL]
• linux510 5.10.247
• linux515 5.15.197
• linux61 6.1.159
• linux66 6.6.119
• linux612 6.12.62
• linux617 6.17.12
• linux618 6.18.1
• linux61-rt 6.1.158_rt58
• linux66-rt 6.6.119_rt67
• linux612-rt 6.12.57_rt14
• linux617-rt 6.17.5_rt7

Package Changes (12/12/25 17:36 CET)

• stable core x86_64: 20 new and 20 removed package(s)
• stable extra x86_64: 936 new and 1069 removed package(s)
• stable multilib x86_64: 7 new and 7 removed package(s)

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Hello community, here we have another set of package updates. Welcome to our new development cycle of Manjaro 25.1.0, code-named ‘Anh-Linh’.We will focus on Plasma 6.5 series and will introduce GNOME 49, maybe Cosmic 1.0 (Beta).

Current Promotions

• Get the latest Gaming Laptop by Slimbook powered by Manjaro: Slimbook Manjaro III
• Protect your personal data, keep yourself safe with Surfshark VPN: See current promotion

Recent News

• Manjaro 25.0 Zetar released
• Manjaro Summit public Alpha now available
• As of Linux 5.4.302, the 5.4 series is now EOL (End Of Life). Please install 5.10 LTS (Long Term Support) or 5.15 LTS.
• As of Linux 6.16.12, the 6.16 series is now EOL (End Of Life). Please install 6.17 stable and/or 6.12 LTS (Long Term Support).

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• NVIDIA 580.119.02
• COSMIC Epoch 1
• KDE Gear 25.12

Additional Info Python 3.13 info (click for more details) Info about AUR packages (click for more details)

Get our latest daily developer images now from Github: Plasma, GNOME, XFCE. You can get the latest stable releases of Manjaro from CDN77.

Our current supported kernels

• linux54 5.4.302 [EOL]
• linux510 5.10.247
• linux515 5.15.197
• linux61 6.1.159
• linux66 6.6.119
• linux612 6.12.62
• linux617 6.17.12
• linux618 6.18.1
• linux61-rt 6.1.158_rt58
• linux66-rt 6.6.116_rt66
• linux612-rt 6.12.57_rt14
• linux617-rt 6.17.5_rt7

Package Changes (12/12/25 17:36 CET)

• testing core x86_64: 18 new and 18 removed package(s)
• testing extra x86_64: 710 new and 741 removed package(s)
• testing multilib x86_64: 5 new and 5 removed package(s)

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After years of development, System76's Rust-based desktop delivers.

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