2009's 10 Worst Linux Distributions
Any list of best or worst will have its opponents and proponents and I foresee that this list of worst Linux distributions will be no different. There were, at last count, almost 300 Linux distributions and they all can't be great. But, this list of Linux distributions are, in my opinion, the worst of the lot. Beginning with the least offensive at number 10 to the least desirable at number 1, this list is a compilation of my opinions and experiences with various distributions over the past 15 years but only current distributions are included.
10. Security-enabled Distributions - If you want to get hacked and owned, just label your next distribution with the word 'Security' somewhere in its name or description and wait about 5 hours. Some offenders in this category are Astaro, NetSecL and Engarde Secure Linux. The biggest problem with these kinds of distributions is that they aren't updated regularly enough to provide the security that they tout.
9. Super-specialized Distributions - A couple of years ago I saw a Linux distribution called something like 8086 Linux. OK, I admit that it's cute but is it practical? Keep those kinds of distros in academia where practicality isn't important. The throwaways in this category include GeeXBoX, LinuxConsole and Zenwalk.
8. Minimal Desktop -
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Microsoft Killer??
Mr. Hess must be a Microsoft fanboy. This is the first time I have ever seen Ubuntu classified as one of the worst distros because it is a "Microsoft killer." Apparently, Mr. Hess fears that Ubuntu (and a few other distros) just might be Microsoft killers.
To me, Ubuntu truly is a Microsoft killer. Now, if there were no Ubuntu, Fedora and OpenSuse would be a Microsoft killers.
In fact, not long ago a relative upgraded her Macintosh and gave me her older eMac G4. I installed Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger) and guess what? It's a Microsoft killer too!!
And the biggest wast of time is...
Reading that ridiculous article! If you don't like one distro, there's plenty more, each with a different spin to make them unique.
What distro ISN'T on his list?
Seriously. Every distro I can think of falls into at least one of his categories.