Linux is one of the most widely and constantly used operating system nowadays due to its variousfeatures that constitute in its merit points. Even if one doesn't agree with them but truly it features alot of points that make it much beneficial from professional point of view. Large corporates as wellas start-ups now started upgrading their systems with various Linux platform according to theirneeds. If one carries out the same thought regarding the old days where there was very less onecould find in it. But gone are those days now, even with the use of various software, now you caneasily manage a list of applications to be used in these open source platforms. Taking these points,this article provides you with the list of top Linux Distros of 2016.

Open SUSE

Suse is termed as one of the most professional and mature Linux distros due to its capability to dostuffs like video encoding, image editing and regular writing. Apart from these points, one of themost essential features it embedded in itself is to simply use third party software easily such that allof the custom works apart from regular one can be easily carried out in it. Consist of a centralizedsystem known to be “Yast” which is basically a command centre. Thus you can control each andevery phase from a single point using it.

Debian

Considered mostly for personal server that is for those users who prefer to use their own server. Itsfunctionality was maintained such that is very prone to error handling. If it comes to handling ormanaging this operating system one can simply handle it and its forums consist of almost everyinformation one wants to know. Largely known for its Debian-savvy consultants.

Arch Linux

Arch Linux is mainly considered as one of the most customizable Linux server platforms whichenable one to totally control each and everything. It can be explained much simpler by knowing thefact that ones you install it, you are actually creating your own OS by choosing only those featuresthat meet your requirement. Thus keeping it sleek and optimized for the job it was targeted to. Justlike other operating systems such as Windows or many more which require updates regularly. Hereon Arch you can sit freely because once you made up your requirement, there is no updates requiredfor the next 6 months.

Ubuntu MATE

Just like the Debian which is popular for its personal server use, Ubuntu Mate is given popularly thename to be used in Laptops. It looked extremely polished on their displays. When it comes tohardware configuration, it was considered to be the best that is making it extremely easy to dealwith almost every proprietary hardware. Its installation process is very simple compared to otherplatforms thus used mostly.

ClearOS

Formerly knows as Clarkconnect, ClearOS is an open-source Linux operating system that works onthe principle of Red Hat Enterprise Linux and CentOS. It was mostly popular in small businessmarket due to its easily handling characteristics. It was served to be the ideal option for less-experienced admins or for anyone looking to get up and running on a Linux server OS quickly andwithout a lot of fuss. It was mainly known for its elegant user interface that is completely web-based. Its community support forum let you to get all linux related issues. Apart from it thePresence of Dynamic VPN app allows one to form a router net Structure that helps in connectingseveral into one form.

Sugar

Mainly aimed for kid’s usage as the team of S ugar developers focuses only to create their platformaccording to education purpose. There might be various platforms which consist of these collectionsbut still Sugar maintains its own value on filtering. That is on education purpose. Their collection oftools let learners to explore, discover, create, and reflect. They strive to create software that workwell for teachers and students thus making a whole bunch of learner community.

Steam OS

If you are a true hard core gamer, then Steam OS is the true result you are searching for. Consideredas the best distro for gaming. Bases on Debian platform this OS let you to optimize your GPU foroptimal game performance. Its framework is designed as a Valve software. It uses Advancepackaging tool system (APTS) to manage software on the machine.

The only demerit that encountered in installing Steam is that it will format your entire drive, sothere is no option left to choose the partition on which you want to install Steam OS.

Tails

If you are one from those whose complete life is managed in your system, that means security orprivacy is your prime concern, then Tails can be your best option. In the age of companies wherecompetition is gaining strength day by day thus mining of data and tracking any online activities isbecoming common. Thus to maintain a perfect privacy and protecting data from being flatteredbecome a game of chess thus one has to stay one step ahead.

Tails consist of the best Linux Firewall you can use to maintain privacy and anonymity. The OSworks such as to forces all connection to be routed via Tor and all direct connections are blocked.Since the OS is designed to run as a Live CD there are no 'traces' left on the hard drive.