operating systems

A few years ago I shared my favourite Linux based operating systems, but things have changed since then, so I thought I would revisit the subject. These are operating systems that I like personally, not operating systems that I would necessarily recommend to others, so bear that in mind. Ubuntu Mate This one has not changed, I still like Ubuntu Mate; so much so that I became a Patreon supporter recently.

I have been mulling this over and I have come to a conclusion, most of the linux operating system recommendations around the internet are awful. All too often I see operating systems being recommended that are just not ideal for a new user who is unfamiliar with linux. So what operating systems would I recommend should someone ask me about linux and what do I look for in recommending an operating system?