There are so many Linux distributions on the market, and they range from the command line only all the way to functioning works of art. The majority of distros fall somewhere in the middle, of course, ...
So, building distros that are easy to install, set up, and use is also a priority now. Linux is not a second-choice operating ...
Which Linux distributions will rise above the competition in 2026 to dethrone the old guard? These are my picks.