Instead of the straight-up GNOME desktop, you get a few customizations by way of some GNOME extensions and just the right combination of software.

Also: The once beloved PCLinuxOS is back - and it's still a great Windows escape

Now, when you look at the software collection, you could conclude that CuerdOS has something for everyone. There are tools for seasoned users, those with just enough Linux knowledge, and even beginners.

Would I call CuerdOS the right Linux distribution for new Linux users? Maybe. Would I stake the claim that it's geared toward power users? Maybe. You see, CuerdOS includes performance tweaks that optimize CPU, GPU, and RAM consumption via a patched kernel. So, yeah, it's pretty fast.