Almost after two years of silence @sxiii is finally back to the cryptoblogging area :)

Today we gonna speak about 6 less known or not very popular Linux distributions, that are still very interesting, useful and valuable.

They are gonna be: Void Linux, Arch Linux, NixOS, Bedrock Linux, Gentoo Linux and GuixSD.

First of all, let's look at the mentioned systems, their package base, target user base and release cycle.

Basic information cheatsheet

Linux Distribution	Package Manager	Package Availability	Ease of Use	Rolling Release	System Configuration
Void Linux	XBPS	Over 25,000 packages	Intermediate	Yes	Configuration files
Arch Linux	Pacman	Over 60,000 packages	Advanced	Yes	Configuration files
NixOS	Nix	Over 34,000 packages	Advanced	Yes	Declarative configuration
Bedrock Linux	Varies	Varies based on chosen packages	Advanced	Yes	Configuration files
Gentoo Linux	Portage	Over 30,000 packages	Advanced	Yes	Configuration files
GuixSD	Guix	Over 12,000 packages	Intermediate	Yes	Declarative configuration

About these distros

Couple of points about each of these distros could be also interesting.

Void Linux

• XBPS, the package manager used in Void Linux, is a fast and efficient package manager that offers a wide range of packages.
• Void Linux is designed to be lightweight and minimal, making it a good option for older or low-powered hardware.

Arch Linux

• Arch Linux has a very active and supportive community, with a wealth of online resources and forums available to users.
• Arch Linux provides a rolling release model, meaning that users have access to the latest software releases as soon as they become available.

NixOS

• Nix, the package manager used in NixOS, has a unique approach to package management that enables atomic upgrades and rollbacks, making it a reliable and secure choice.
• NixOS uses a declarative configuration model, which allows for easy reproducibility of system configuration and simplifies the process of system administration.

Bedrock Linux

• Bedrock Linux allows users to mix and match components from different Linux distributions, providing a high degree of flexibility and customization options.
• Bedrock Linux provides a unique and powerful inter-distribution concept that allows users to use different libraries or tools from different distributions within a single system.

Gentoo Linux

• Gentoo Linux allows for a high degree of customization, with users having control over virtually every aspect of the system, including the kernel and individual packages.
• Gentoo Linux provides detailed documentation and a large repository of software packages, making it a great option for users who want to learn more about how their system works.

GuixSD

• Guix, the package manager used in GuixSD, provides strong security features, including the ability to roll back the entire system to a previous state.
• GuixSD uses a declarative configuration model, making it easy to reproduce system configuration on multiple machines or environments.

Feedback

Would you like to see your favorite distribution compared against the rest? Please comment below and I'll make a small research and comparison!

Thanks for reading and I hope this info was useful for you,
Good luck!
@sxiii from Oslo