"When you think of all-around operating systems, Linux should come to mind. It might seem a bit illogical, but when you've used Linux as long as I have, you know the truth (especially after having spent a week with Windows 11). Linux can serve so many purposes, which goes a long way to make it a great option for all-purpose operating systems."
"Ubuntu also uses the HWE (Hardware Enablement) kernel, which means it works well on modern hardware, while at the same time works beautifully on older machines as well. Ubuntu has access to a repository with a vast amount of software, as well as Snap packages. Ubuntu also includes AppArmor for rock-solid security (along with the usual Linux permissions system, which certainly helps). Finally, Ubuntu simplifies upgrades with an automated system, and both apt and Snap make upgrades easy;"
Many Linux distributions exist, with many serving as general-purpose operating systems that are free and simple to install. An all-purpose OS should be easy to use, require little maintenance, provide needed software, run on diverse hardware, include built-in security, and update easily. Ubuntu exemplifies these traits: it is accessible to new users, uses the HWE kernel for compatibility with modern and older hardware, provides a vast software repository plus Snap packages, includes AppArmor and standard Linux permissions for strong security, and offers automated upgrades via apt and Snap. Linux Mint is noted for user-friendliness.
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