What is Solus Linux?
The first question which I think is worth starting with is what Solus OS is?
First of all, Solus is a distribution on its own. In other words, it is not based on any other Linux distro. This already makes Solus pretty unique and interesting. There are no many Linux distribution written from scratch nowadays. Well, there are many attempts to create new Linux distributions but they rarely become successful.
Second, it is a rolling distribution.
There are no many rolling distros that are very popular. Solus is user-friendly and rolling, so it is not a surprise that many users fall in love with it.
The package manager and Software Center
Given that Solus is not based on any other Linux distro and it is updated in a rolling model, it is natural to look at Solus soul - its package manager and the Software Center.
Solus has its own package manager which as I have found out was forked from Pardus Linux. The software center makes it really easy to install the latest software through Snappy and Flatpak. Including third party software.
Installation and Performance
I installed Solus the day that the plasma version was released. The installation process was standard and smooth. I really liked the Solus installer. It provided all options I needed, including manual partition assignment and excluding the boot loader from the installation process, because I install Solus as my main system i have no need for that but it is there if you want to set-up a dualboot system.
Summary
Solus is a worthy distro because:
It is a rolling distro. It has a great package manager and fast Software Center. All commonly used open-source and third-party programs are available.
Solus is available with the Budgie, Mate, Gnome and Plasma desktop.
Budgie desktop provides a unique experience of a modern desktop.
Solus is overall fast, stable and reliable.
There is a supportive community.