Bangalore: A true alternative to Windows operating system- that is Linux. A Unix-like computer operating system built with open source software as the core and then distributed along, Linux works with Linux kernel as the nucleus.

The first version of this operating system was released on 5^th of October 1991 by Linus Torvalds, current project co-ordinator of Linux. Mainly what makes Linux distributions unique is its three factors- Hardware compatibility, ease of use and the size of its software compatibility. But what people love the most is its inimitable style of mixing whatever from wherever they want.

This situation has created rather an awkward scene where hundreds of updates are released each year, regardless of the distribution and developers, which pops out the big question- which one to choose from? Linux comes in different flavors, mainly called Distributions or simply Distros, but there are certain criteria where every distribution stand-out in its own unique platform. With that here’s the list that speaks out top 10 Linux distributions available till date. And don’t forget, they’re all free.