回顾 2022 五个最佳 Linux 发行版
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我知道：我每年都会开这样的玩笑。但是，嘿：我写的是 Ubuntu。我使用 Ubuntu。你可能希望我把所有的东西都放在 Ubuntu 上。但是 Linux 生态系统呢？它不仅仅是 Ubuntu。有很多顶级的 Linux 发行版都值得赞扬、庆祝和认可。这个名单是我给它们的一个小表扬。


也就是说，下面的内容并不代表着优越性，也不代表着重要性的排名。这只是我个人对今年的一些最好的 Linux 版本表示赞许。它是全面的吗？它也不是一个评比，所以如果你喜欢的操作系统没有出现在下面，并不是因为我认为它很糟糕！这只是我的个人观点。


随着 SEO 之神（希望）对这些冗长的介绍感到满意，让我们来看看我的 2022 年五大 Linux 发行版吧！


### 1、Ubuntu 22.04 LTS


![a screenshot of ubuntu 22.04 desktop](/data/attachment/album/202301/03/113756e2fd4vfrrwwditqj.jpg)


对我来说，2022 年最好的 Linux 发行版可以说是 [Ubuntu 22.04 LTS](https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/01/ubuntu-22-04-release-features)，它早在 4 月份就已经到来。


长期支持版本总是大事，因为有数千万人使用它们。值得庆幸的是，Ubuntu 的专业开发者推出了一个值得关注的版本。


撇开 Snap 的问题不说，Jammy Jellyfish 采用了GNOME Shell 42、可配置的强调色、默认使用 Wayland、新的多任务选项、新的停靠区选项、更好的桌面图标扩展、Linux 内核 5.15、支持树莓派 4，再加上成堆的更新的应用、工具和软件包。


虽然我是一个喜欢尝试短期版本的人 —— 一直都是，可能永远都会是 —— 但大多数人都坚持使用 LTS 版本。在 Ubuntu 22.04 中，他们得到了一个真正足够好的版本，可以在其支持期内使用，而且 [没有恐惧感](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fear_of_missing_out)。


### 2、Fedora Workstation 37


![A desktop screenshot of Fedora 37 Workstation with the Settings app and Nautilus file manager open](/data/attachment/album/202301/03/113757o7t71gxgode0kn1q.jpg)


[Fedora Workstation](https://getfedora.org/en/workstation/download/) 成为桌面 Linux 旗舰发行版是有原因的：它很强大、很可靠，制作无懈可击 —— 它提炼了很多人最想追求的东西：“纯粹” 的 GNOME 体验，并且按照开发者的意图，在一个强大而稳定的基础上提供。


秋季提供的 [Fedora 37 Workstation](https://fedoramagazine.org/announcing-fedora-37/) 带有 [GNOME 43](https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/08/gnome-43-new-features) —— 一个通过 <ruby> 快速设置 <rp>  （ </rp> <rt>  Quick Settings </rt> <rp>  ） </rp></ruby> 大大改善 GNOME Shell 用户体验的更新。还有一个用 GTK4/libadwaita 重建的功能更丰富的 “<ruby> 文件 <rp>  （ </rp> <rt>  Files </rt> <rp>  ） </rp></ruby>” 应用；一个改进的“<ruby> 日历 <rp>  （ </rp> <rt>  Calendar </rt> <rp>  ） </rp></ruby>”应用；一个设备安全面板；对树莓派 4 的支持；GRUB 代替了 BIOS 上的 syslinux；以及更多。


人们经常忽略 Fedora Workstation，因为作为 Linux 发行版，它相当低调，不显眼，而且没有惊喜。然而，它是一个精巧而实用的发行版，放弃了花哨的装饰，完全专注于它的性能、集成度和凝聚力。


如果你从来没有尝试过 Fedora，你就错过了，所以请试试吧！


### 3、Manjaro 22.0 “Sikaris”


![a screenshot of the Manjaro Linux distribution with a terminal and web browser open](/data/attachment/album/202301/03/113758ejpb2l4p9v2bjkcf.jpg)


很明显，[Manjaro](https://manjaro.org/) 的一个版本必须出现在这个列表中。而作为基于 Arch 的 Linux 发行版，Manjaro 是最好的 Linux 发行版之一。哦，我知道：在更广泛的 Linux 社区中，围绕着 Manjaro 有很多争论，但对我来说，这些茶杯中的风暴从未影响到该发行版本身的质量（或者应该是味道 ☕️）。


12 月发布的 [Manjaro 22.0](https://www.omglinux.com/manjaro-22-available-to-download/) 版本就是这样的例子。带有 KDE Plasma 的 “主” 分支版提供了一个完美的体验。从 Shell 到包管理器，再到定制的触摸动作和应用程序，一切都很有凝聚力，经过深思熟虑，并经过精心编排。


Manjaro 22.0 不仅仅是一个发行版，它是一种体验。


Manjaro 的特定桌面 “版本” 也组织得非常好。它们从不觉得自己是 Manjaro 加 Xfce、加 GNOME，等等。每一个版本都是精心策划的，并且漂亮地整合了各自桌面的优势 —— 或者用不太华丽的术语来说：无论你选择哪一个 Manjaro 版本，你都感觉它是“主”分支版。


另外，Manjaro 社区很大，很活跃。对于任何出现的问题，我都能在 Manjaro 论坛上找到关于它的帖子（或者有人愿意为我指出解决方案的方向）。社区是发行版的重要方面。Linux 内核是大多数发行版的核心，但社区才是其生命线。


Manjaro 是一个完整包装，绝对是年度发行版。


### 4、Linux Mint 21


![a desktop screenshot of Linux Mint 21.1 with new folder icons showing in the Nemo file manager](/data/attachment/album/202301/03/113759pda0ndruhdnq0dmq.jpg)


[Linux Mint 21.1](https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/12/linux-mint-21-1-released-available-to-download) 稍微新一些，在视觉上有些有趣的更新（比如新的小程序和更新的艺术设计），在这两个版本中，最初的 Linux Mint 21 版本在今年带来的影响更大。


作为经常被宣传的 “新手” 发行版，Linux Mint 的核心目标是提供一种轻巧和熟悉的计算体验，并保持不受影响，这一点继续得到了与 Windows 工作方式相适应的用户的共鸣。


Linux Mint 21 “Cinnamon” 是轻量级和高效的，使它成为低端硬件和旧机器上的一个很好的选择。除了易于使用之外，Linux Mint 还提供了有趣的预装软件，旨在满足大多数用户的需求，包括一些相当特别的 [自制应用程序](https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/07/install-linux-mint-apps-on-ubuntu-ppa)。


总的来说，Linux Mint 21 是想要一个可靠和易于使用的操作系统的用户的完美选择。


### 5、Ubuntu 22.10


一个列表中出现了两次 Ubuntu？这有点多，但 PipeWire 的加入意味着我应该选择 22.10。说实话，这是我作为本网站编辑的义务 —— 什么？ 是的，我自己写的合同……你为什么这么问？


不过说真的，Ubuntu 22.10 的上述 [PipeWire](https://pipewire.org/) 的加入（虽然已经逾期）意味着大多数蓝牙音频设备现在都能在 Ubuntu 上 “正常工作”。再加上 GNOME 的 “<ruby> 快速设置 <rp>  （ </rp> <rt>  Quick Settings </rt> <rp>  ） </rp></ruby>” 中的音频设备切换器，意味着 Ubuntu 22.10 在现代音频设备上的表现是正确的。


其次，GNOME 43 和一连串 libadwaita 移植的上线意味着 “Kinetic Kudu” 的出现具有真正的活力 —— 就其背景而言，它是最早尝试 GNOME 43 的方式之一 —— 这一点从早期的 Unity 时代就已经消失了。


最后，毫无疑问，最重要的、最关键的和决定性的元素是 “Kinetic Kudu” 吉祥物墙纸 —— 这是自 “Hardy Heron” 以来最好的 Ubuntu 默认墙纸，我认为。


### 荣誉提名


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将我的选择限制在 5 个是必要的，否则这将是一个非常长的列表，需要列出在过去 12 个月中推出的每一个 Linux 发行版。


一些额外的呼声是：最近 [EndeavourOS](https://endeavouros.com/) 的 “Cassini” 版本对于任何想要使用可靠的滚动发行版的人来说是一个理想的跳板。最新的 [Zorin OS](https://zorin.com/) 是基于较早的 Ubuntu 基础上的，但开箱即用的特点对于刚接触 Linux 的用户来说仍然是令人振奋的。


游戏玩家、程序员和创作者都很喜欢 [Pop!\_OS 22.04](https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/04/pop-os-22-04-lts-features-download)，这是 System76 发行版的最新版本，默认搭载 GNOME Shell；轻量级 Linux 发行版 [MX Linux](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MX_Linux) 也受到了很多人的喜爱，它为旧硬件注入了新的活力。


还有一个值得一提的就是 SteamOS，Valve 在 Steam Deck 掌机上预装的基于 Arch 的发行版。


### 该你了


这就是我列出的 2022 年最佳桌面 Linux 发行版。在选择它们时，我试图权衡各种功能集、变化和关键技术，并牢记其吸引力和受欢迎程度。顺便说一下，MX Linux 差一点就能占到一席之地 —— 希望能听到更多关于这个和其他发行版的消息。


总之，谁会在乎我怎么想呢？


我想听听你在过去 12 个月里对发行版的选择。所以，请在评论中写下你的看法（以及提示，比如：“老式” Disqus 主题又可以在选项中选择了，耶）。尽量保持积极的态度，把重点放在你喜欢的发行版和发展上，而不是你不喜欢的那些。


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**In this post I look back at the best Linux distros of 2022 — and spoiler: they’re not all Ubuntu-based!**

I know: I make the same joke every year I do this. But hey: I write about Ubuntu. I use Ubuntu. You *may* expect me to keep it all about Ubuntu. But the Linux ecosystem? It’s more than *just* Ubuntu. There are a ton of top-tier Linux distros out there deserving of praise, celebration, and recognition. This list is my small way of giving ’em that!

That said, what follows is not a posit of superiority, nor a ranking of importance. It’s just me, a person, giving a shoutout to *some* of the year’s best Linux releases. Is it comprehensive? No. And it’s also not a critique, so if an OS you love *isn’t* featured below the omission is not because I think it’s awful!

With the SEO gods (hopefully) satiated by that lengthy introduction, lets look at my top 5 Linux distros of 2022!

## 1. Ubuntu 22.04 LTS

Arguably *the* best Linux distro release of the year for me was [Ubuntu 22.04 LTS](https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/01/ubuntu-22-04-release-features), which arrived back in April.

Long-term support releases are always big deal as tens of millions of people use them. Thankfully, Ubuntu’s dedicated developers dished out a release worthy of the attention.

Snap qualms aside (see the video) the *Jammy Jellyfish* bought GNOME Shell 42, configurable accent colours, Wayland by default, new multitasking options, new dock options, a better desktop icons extension, Linux kernel 5.15, Raspberry Pi 4 support. Plus reams upon reams (upon reams etc) of updated apps, tooling, and packages.

Though I am an interim release rider — always have been, probably always will be — most folks stick with an LTS release. And with Ubuntu 22.04 they get a release that’s genuinely good enough to be used for the duration of its support period, with no [FOMO](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fear_of_missing_out).

## 2. Fedora Workstation 37

[Fedora Workstation](https://getfedora.org/en/workstation/download/) is a flagship desktop Linux distro for good reason: it’s robust, it’s reliable, and it’s impeccably well produced — it distils what a lot of folks look for on Linux: a “pure” GNOME experience, delivered as devs intend, all atop a strong and stable base.

Autumn’s offer of [Fedora 37 Workstation](https://fedoramagazine.org/announcing-fedora-37/) features [GNOME 43](https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/08/gnome-43-new-features) – a massive update that improves the GNOME Shell user experience with handy *Quick Settings*. Also, there’s a more-featured *Files* app remade in GTK4/libadwaita; a revamped *Calendar* app; a new *Device Security* panel; Raspberry Pi 4 support; and more.

I think people often overlook Fedora Workstation because, as Linux distros go, it’s rather understated, unassuming, and drama-free. Yet, it is a finessed and functional distro that forgoes fancy flourishes to focus entirely on its performance, its integration, and its cohesion.

Fedora is one of the most holistic-feeling distro out there so if you’ve never tried it out, you’re missing out

## 3. Manjaro 22.0 ‘Sikaris’

That a version of [Manjaro](https://manjaro.org) had to feature in this list was obvious. And as Arch-based Linux distros go Manjaro is one of the best. Oh, I know: there is chatter around Manjaro within the wider Linux community but for me, those storms-in-a-tea-cup never impact on the quality (or should that be flavour ☕️) of the distro itself.

Manjaro 22.0 ‘Sikaris’ isn’t just a distro: it’s an experience


Exemplifying that is the [Manjaro 22.0 release](https://www.omglinux.com/manjaro-22-available-to-download/) put out in December. The “main” favour with KDE Plasma serves up a flawless experience. Everything from the shell to the package manager to bespoke touches and apps are cohesive, considered, and choreographed.

Manjaro 22.0 isn’t just a distro, it’s an experience.

Manjaro’s desktop-specific “editions” are also terrifically compiled. They never feel like Manjaro *plus* Xfce, *plus* GNOME, etc. Each is a carefully curated and beautifully integrated showcase of their respective desktop’s strengths — or to put it in less flowery terms: regardless of which Manjaro edition you pick, it always feels like the *MAIN* one.

Plus, the Manjaro community is large and active. For any issue that arises chances are I can find a Manjaro forum post about it (or someone willing to point me in the direction of a solution). Community **is** an important aspect of any distro. The Linux kernel is the heart of most distros but its community that is the lifeblood.

Manjaro is the full package, and a definite distro of the year.

## 4. Linux Mint 21

[Linux Mint 21.1](https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/12/linux-mint-21-1-released-available-to-download) is the newer and more visually interesting (cf. new applets and updated artwork) update, the original Linux Mint 21 release made the biggest impact this year, of the two.

The oft-promoted “newbie” distro, Linux Mint’s core aims of offering a light and familiar computing experience that stays out of the way continues to resonate with users in tune with the Windows way of working.

Linux Mint 21 “Cinnamon” is lightweight and efficient, making it a good choice on lower end hardware and older machines. As well as being easy to use, Linux Mint ships with an interesting selection of pre-installed software that aims to cover most users’ needs, including some [homegrown apps](https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/07/install-linux-mint-apps-on-ubuntu-ppa) that are rather special.

Overall, Linux Mint 21 is the perfect choice for users wanting a reliable and easy-to-use operating system.

## 5. Ubuntu 22.10

Ubuntu twice in one list?! It’s a bit much, but the inclusion of PipeWire means I’m obliged to to include 22.10. Honestly, it’s in my contract as editor of this site —*What? Yes, I wrote the contract myself… Why’d you ask?*

But seriously, Ubuntu 22.10’s aforementioned addition of [PipeWire](https://pipewire.org) (though overdue) means most Bluetooth audio devices now “just work” with Ubuntu. That coupled with the audio device switcher in GNOME’s *Quick Settings* means Ubuntu 22.10 hits the right note with modern audio equipment.

Secondly, the uplift in shipping GNOME 43 and a litany of libadwaita ports meant the *Kinetic Kudu* arrived on the scene with a real *dynamism* — it was one of the earliest ways to try GNOME 43, for context — that has been missing since the early Unity days.

Lastly, and without a doubt the most important, critical, and distro-defining element was the *Kinetic Kudu* mascot wallpaper – *the* best default Ubuntu wallpaper since the *Hardy Heron*, imo.

### Honourable Mentions

Limiting my selection to 5 was necessary otherwise this would’ve just been a very long list of every Linux distro that put out an update over the past 12 months.

A few extra shoutouts: the recent * EndeavourOS* ‘Cassini’ release makes the ideal hop-on point for anyone wanting to ride a reliable rolling-release distro. The latest

*is based on an older Ubuntu base but the out-of-the-box wow-factor remains invigorating for users new to Linux.*

[Zorin OS](https://zorin.com/)Gamers, programmers, and creators adore [ Pop!_OS 22.04](https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2022/04/pop-os-22-04-lts-features-download), which is the final version of System76’s distro to ship with GNOME Shell by default; and there’s been a lot of love around the lightweight Linux distro

*which injects new life into older hardware.*

[MX Linux](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MX_Linux)And a shout out has to go to *SteamOS*, the Arch-based distro Valve preload on the Steamdeck console.

## Over to You

So that’s *my* list of best desktop Linux releases for 2022. I tried to weigh up the various feature sets, changes, and key technologies when selecting them, and keep in mind the appeal and popularity. Fwiw, *MX Linux *came *so* close to taking a spot — expect to hear more about that and other distros over on our sister site [omg! linux](https://www.omglinux.com).

Anyway, who the fudge cares what I think?!

I want to hear **your** distro releases pick from the past twelve months. So dive down in the comments (and tip: the “old” Disqus theme is available to select from the options again, yay). Try to keep takes positive where possible by focusing on the distros and developments you do like rather than the ones you don’t.