Here Are 10 Top Linux Operating Systems For Netbooks

A good netbook operating system is one that can fully utilise its resources. The memory usage should be minimal when it is on the idle mode and as the screen is smaller, you need to have a very good navigation system to avoid cluttering the screen. And what better for a Linux enthusiast than having a netbook optimised operating system, based on open source technology.

1. Bodhi Linux

-Based on e17 desktop environment.

-Installation takes merely 5-10 minutes.

-No out-of-the-box support for Flash, but can be easily installed manually.

-Applications come in bundles that can be installed via the Midori browser or the familiar Synaptic application.

-Very responsive on netbooks.

2. Crunchbang

-While doing away with the showy bells and whistles, Crunchbang is known to bring tremendous performance under the hood.

-GIMP for image editing, VLC media player, Abiword and Gnumeric etc comes pre-installed.

-There is absence of default audio player. To play MP3s you have to install the GStreamer Ugly Plugin.

-Use Synaptic for downloading and installing applications.

-Flash works straight away.

3. Linux Lite

-Looks and feels quite similar to Windows XP.

-Uses the WiCD application for connecting to wireless networks.

-You can either use Synaptic or use the "Install Additional Software" menu item to install applications.

-GIMP for image editing, LibreOffice, Mumble voice chat, Steam, and VLC etc come pre-installed.

-Stable, responsive and comes with a good stack of applications.

4. LXPup

-Variation of Puppy Linux that uses the LXDE desktop.

-Dozens of programs come pre-installed including Abiword and Gnumeric.

-Includes CD rippers, media converters, video players and the famous PMusic player.

-No out-of-the-box support for Flash, but can be easily installed manually.

-Incredibly responsive.

5. MacPUP

-Version of Puppy Linux set up to look more like a Mac desktop.

-Comes with the usual stack of applications that you expect with Puppy Linux.

-Moreover, the Quickpet application makes it easy to install programs such as GIMP and Audacity.

-No out-of-the-box support for Flash, but can be easily installed manually.

6. Manjaro

-Boasts of an ultra quick boot time, and an impressive performance.

-There aren't many applications installed by default but you can always install more apps using Pacman.

-Getting music to play via the default XNoise application is tricky.

-Comes with flash support.

-Ideal for more experienced users.

7. Linux Mint 15 XFCE

-Get everything working out-of-the-box.

-Flash works without the need to install anything and MP3s play without installing extra codecs.

-LibreOffice and GIMP come pre- installed.

8. Peppermint OS

-Works on the concept of cloud computing.

-Turn any web application into a desktop application using the concept of a site specific browser.

-Uses the LXDE desktop.

-Comes with Synaptic for installing desktop applications.

9. Xubuntu

-Ubuntu with the XFCE desktop.

-You will have to install Xubuntu restricted extras to using Flash and play MP3s.

-You can use the software centre to install anything you require.

10. Zorin OS Lite

-Developed to emulate the look and feel of other operating systems.

-Flash and MP3s are supported, comes with Audacious as the music player.

-Abiword for editing documents, a PDF viewer, a messenger, a personal organiser, calculator and mail client come pre-installed.

-Software Centre, Synaptic or the Zorin Extra Software tool can be used to install more apps.

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