Why switch to Linux? More security, more privacy, and freedom from vendor lock-in. And these distributions are as simple to install and use as MacOS or Windows.

Best Ubuntu Linux distro for Windows users Elementary OS is based on Ubuntu. There are new releases every 1-2 years each of which are named after a different god.

You might wonder—if Ubuntu works so well, why bother with these alternatives? Well, here are five reasons why you should explore the wider world of Ubuntu-based distributions.