Cheatography
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Each Linux distribution rated for a home or business user not using the terminal.
This is a draft cheat sheet. It is a work in progress and is not finished yet.
Hardware Used
Asus Vivobook, ViewSonic External Monitor, StarTech.com SV211HDUC KVM Switch, Microsoft Wireless Mouse, Microsoft Wired Keyboard, Sony WH-CH700N Bluetooth Headphones, Plantronics BT600 Headset, HP Smart Tank 7602 Printer |
Criteria
Criteria is based on a typical Microsoft Windows home or business user where activities include: browsing the web with Chrome, editing Microsoft Office documents with LibreOffice, communicating with team members with Microsoft Teams and a headset, listening to required training with blue tooth headphones, scanning documents requiring physical signatures, printing documents, locking the computer per company policy, and preventing screen burn in of company monitors with a screen saver. Home and business users expect a Windows like start menu. Laptop users expect the ability to sleep/suspend the computer and that it will work with a KVM switch. Home and Business users are expected not to use the terminal. Chrome is the industry standard for internal business web applications. |
Ranking
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The grade is determined by a total of 20 points, subtracting no entries. |
Top 1-5 Linux Distributions
Criteria |
CachyOS |
LInux Mint |
MX Linux |
Debian |
EndeavorOS |
Try Before Install |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Desktop |
KDE (selected) |
Cinnamon |
XFCE |
GNOME (selected) |
Cinnamon (selected) |
File Manager |
Dolphin |
Nemo |
Thunar |
GNOME Files |
Nemo |
Text Editor |
Kate |
Xed |
FeatherPad |
GNOME Text Editor |
Xed |
Installed App Store |
Cachy |
mintInstall |
MX Package Installer |
GNOME Software |
No |
Installed Updater |
No |
mintUpdate |
MX Updater |
GNOME Software |
No |
Windows Like Start Menu |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Install Chrome From Store or Download |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Install LibreOffice from Store |
Yes |
Included |
Included |
Yes |
No |
Install Microsoft Teams from Store |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
Can Add Printer |
Yes |
Automatic |
Automatic |
Automatic |
Yes |
Can Print 2-Sided PDF |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Can Scan Document |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Can Pair Bluetooth Headphones |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Can Use Plantronics Headset |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Can Add Desktop Shortcut |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Modify Startup Programs |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Screen Saver |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
No |
Works with KVM Switch |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Can Sleep/Suspend |
Grade |
68% |
95% |
95% |
74% |
53% |
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