Arch-based distros that are actually pushing Linux forward.

The 6 Linux distros I expect to rule 2026 - as someone who's tested hundreds (and for decades) ...

PCWorld’s guide helps users navigate the overwhelming choice of approximately 250 Linux distributions by focusing on five main strains: Debian, Red Hat/Fedora, Arch, Slackware, and Gentoo.

From just learning to code to seasoned developers, these are your distros of choice.