G2

Rodrigo M.

IT Consultant

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

1/28/2026

"Stable and Lightweight Linux Distribution for Daily Use"

4/5

What do you like best about PCLinuxOS?

I use PCLinuxOS daily as the desktop OS on my work machine, mostly for development and general office tasks. It’s very stable and lightweight, and it works well right out of the box, including driver support and multimedia playback. I especially appreciate that it’s a rolling release, so I can stay up to date without having to reinstall the system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PCLinuxOS?

The community is smaller than those of more popular Linux distributions, so there are fewer tutorials and third-party resources available. Also, some newer applications aren’t always included by default and end up requiring manual installation. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is PCLinuxOS solving and how is that benefiting you?

PCLinuxOS solves the problem of needing a stable, reliable Linux system without frequent breaking changes. It lets me focus on my work instead of worrying about crashes or constant maintenance. This has been especially helpful for my productivity, because the system runs smoothly and remains dependable even on older hardware. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.