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linuxhub-prime
v3.1.5
Updated March 20, 2026 Daily/Weekly builds: https://archive.org/details/linuxhub-prime-2026.03.28-v-3.1.5-x-86-64 Magnet for latest release: magnet:?xt=urn:btih:0ed1d7e4c917f743d719efaa3c61d3d415037617&dn=Linuxhub-Prime-2026.03.10-v3.1.5-x86_64 Introducing DistroViews: https://distroviews.xyz/ Legacy Versions: https://linuxhub.link/legacy.php Internet Connection Required... only calamares supports 1 offline option. Desktops... you have 20+ environments to choose from. by default the environments are set up with prime customizations. you have the option to install them vanilla (stock) if you prefer. There's even a No Desktop (server mode) option. Included Software... you will get basic software for Audio/Video, Office/Documents, Web Browsing and Image Editing. Software Sources... flatpak, pacman and aur sources Support https://linuxhub.link/donate.php DistroWatch: https://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=linuxhub LiveCD us -
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Venom Linux
Source based linux distribution
Venom Linux is source based linux distribution build from scratch following KISS philosophy and targeting experienced users. https://codeberg.org/venomlinux -
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Septor
Desktop distribution based on Debian and Tor technologies
Septor Linux is a operating system that provides users with a perfect computing environment for surfing the Internet anonymously. Septor providing users with a stable and reliable distribution that is based on Debian GNU/Linux and works on a wide range of computers. Distribution featuring a customised KDE Plasma desktop. -
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19 August 2024 my new project is here : https://sourceforge.net/projects/recovery/ Ikki Boot is a Live DVD/USB multiboot which aims troubleshooting, disk partitioning, system rescue, backup and restore data. It contains : GParted, Clonezilla, a customized version of Porteus and Tiny Core Linux, and a lot of tools like Nwipe, Boot repair and Super Grub2 Disk. /!\ 9 May 2024 : Ikki Boot 24.05, this is the last version the project is abandoned. /!\ https://ikkiboot.tuxfamily.org/en/news.html
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ArchEZ
Arch Linux made easy
ArchEZ is an easy to use, highly customisable open source Arch Linux based OS. It's fast, secure, and supports all your favourite software and games*. No ads, bloat or telemetry here! Editions: KDE Plasma Gaming (for beginners and gamers), XFCE (for low-end PCs) and IceWM (for servers and ultra low-end PCs). More info and source code: https://github.com/SuperSonic65535/archez-linux-archiso If you like this project, please consider supporting me at: ko-fi.com/supersonic65535 Your contributions helps me develop and improve my projects for everyone as well as cover food and travel expenses. WARNING: ArchEZ is beta software and comes with NO WARRANTY. Use at your own risk. *Windows games supported via Wine, Proton and Steam. While at least 95% are playable, a few may have compatibility issues. -
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SliTaz GNU/Linux is a mini distribution and live CD designed to run speedily on hardware with 256 MB of RAM. SliTaz uses BusyBox, a recent Linux kernel and GNU software. 致力于slitaz的中文化。
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Nanolinux
Tiny Linux desktop distribution in just 14 MB
Nanolinux is a very tiny Linux distribution based on MicroCore Linux with busybox. It uses Nano-X instead of X11. FLTK 1.3.x is used as the GUI toolkit. The window manager is SLWM. The following applications are included: Dillo browser FlWriter text processing program Sprsht spread sheet program FLTDJ personal information manager FlMusic CD player FlRadio internet radio FlChat IRC client Antipaint paint program Fluff file manager NXterm terminal emulator Flcalc calculator FlView image viewer Fleditor Games: Tuxchess, NXeyes, Checkers, Blocks, Sudoku, Mastermind Mount tool, system statistics Software package download and install utility NTFS support Grub package for hard disk install OSS sound, Truetype fonts, UTF-8 support Nanolinux runs completely from RAM. You can remove the LiveCD and play CDs. Nanolinux on Distrowatch: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=nanolinux -
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MiniOS
Lightweight modular live Linux distribution for use on removable USB.
MiniOS is a lightweight and fast Linux distribution that runs directly from a USB drive. Based on Debian, it inherits its stability and rich software repository. MiniOS is an excellent choice for creating a mobile workstation, developing specialized systems, or getting to know Linux. A key feature of MiniOS is its modular architecture. You get a basic set of modules and can easily remove, disable, or create your own, customizing the system for specific tasks. This flexibility allows you to build highly specialized configurations, achieving maximum performance by eliminating unnecessary components and integrating the necessary ones. The process of module management is simplified thanks to built-in tools. Live mode allows you to work with MiniOS without installing it on a hard disk, while preserving user data and settings. EFI and Legacy BIOS support guarantees compatibility with almost any device. -
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exGENT 64 bit Linux Live System
exGENT Live System is - as the name suggests - based on Gentoo Linux
exGENT version 240201/240125 Linux Live System is - as the name suggest - based on Gentoo Linux. The best thing with exGENT is the premier auto detection of hardware and the ability to relatively easy install the system to hard drive during a live session. (Calamares Installer). LXQt 1.4 is used as Desktop environment. Used kernel: 6.7.1/6.1.67. exGENT runs on all "normal" and fairly new computers. They run very well also in VirtualBox/VMware. INSTALLATION The systems can easily be installed to hard drive and/or a USB flash drive in two ways. Using Calamares Installer (in version 240201) or an installation script in /root/install. The installation takes 5 - 20 min. (Depending on computer type). ROLLING DISTRIBUTION Gentoo/exGENT is a "rolling" distribution, which means that you can always get the latest software without reinstalling. Upgrade the system every month or so... WHO IS exGENT/Gentoo FOR? Experienced Linux users or those who really want to learn Linux. -
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MiyoLinux
A very minimal Linux OS based on Devuan and various Window Managers.
After 8 years, MiyoLinux has stopped development. Many thanks to those who have promoted and/or used MiyoLinux. Special thanks to the Devuan Veteran Unix Administrators, Debian, fsmithred, golinux, Station Sixtyseven, Jim Acklaw, Adarsh Bhat, Mike Smith, and greenjeans for all of their amazing help! Also, a special thanks to Ron who has been a consistent MiyoLinux user. I wish all of you the best as you move forward! Though development has ceased, MiyoLinux can still be used by upgrading to the next release versions (daedalus). Openbox users can use the following guide (link) to assure the continued use of the right-click menu... https://dev1galaxy.org/viewtopic.php?pid=47617#p47617 Again, thank you for all of the support over the years, and I wish you all the best! MiyoLinux is a personal project. Please don't submit MiyoLinux to Distrowatch. Thank you, MiyoLinux -
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mAid Linux
manage all your Android devices without any driver hassle
mAid: a maid which helps to [m]anage your [A]ndro[id] :) The main purpose of this project is: ... give you a quick and just working start to use the standard Android tools like adb and fastboot with ease ... No driver hassle ... No complicated installation of android tools ... if still nothing works: activating a remote support tool (teamviewer or tmate) so a friend can help you out ... just download, flash and enjoy -
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Please, refer to the Github project site to get support and give feedback or visit our forums https://artixlinux.org/forum/
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Soplos Linux Tyson
Soplos Linux is a Debian Testing-based distribution with the Plasma 6
Soplos Linux Tyson is a GNU/Linux distribution based on Debian Testing, designed for users taking their first steps into Linux or looking for a modern, stable, and efficient daily driver. Key Features: ✅ Based on Debian Testing, offering rolling updates and always up-to-date software. ✅ Ships with the KDE Plasma 6 desktop – modern, elegant, and highly customizable. ✅ Clean and minimalist interface with no unnecessary bloatware. ✅ Compatible with modest hardware – ideal for users unable to upgrade to newer versions of Windows. ✅ A Software Center tailored for Plasma is in development, built with Qt and Python, to simplify application management. ✅ Future support planned for proprietary drivers to improve hardware compatibility. Soplos Linux Tyson aims to deliver a simple yet powerful experience without compromising flexibility, with plans to expand with dedicated repositories and more user-friendly tools. ✨ Give Soplos Linux Tyson a try and discover a new way to use your -
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Live Raizo - Linux for Virtual SysAdmin
Environment to experiment the system on simulated and real networks
- Live Raizo is a linux distribution based on Debian 13 (Trixie) to experiment the system administration on simulated networks and real devices. - GNS3 is the gui used to manipulate the simulators/emulators of networks and systems like QEmu, Docker, Dynamips. - With this GNS3, you can clone as many times as you want the templates of virtual linux machines named "Debian" and "DDebian" that contain many network tools and services. - The prompt and the output of several linux commands are colored to highlight the main informations and to be more userfriendly. - Live Raizo also includes tools to interact with real devices : minicom, putty, Wireshark, as well as DHCP, DNS, FTP, TFTP, HTTP and SSH servers. Services are not started automatically. - It is used by the CFA UTEC of CCI in Seine et Marne in France for networking and Linux administration classes. - You can also open issues here : https://github.com/Raizo62/LiveRaizo Last 64 bits Release : v17.26.01.25i -
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Vinari OS 5.0.0 KRYPTON
Vinari OS 5.0.0 KRYPTON - Debian 13 Trixie based 64-Bit OS
Vinari OS 5.0.0 KRYPTON represents the next stage in our Debian-based evolution, now built on the 64-bit Debian 13 “Trixie” platform. Designed for both everyday users and developers, this release delivers a polished, reliable, and cohesive experience. At its foundation, Vinari OS 5.0.0 KRYPTON features the modern GNOME desktop environment, refined with practical enhancements such as GSConnect, DashToDock, and other usability-focused extensions. Continuing our focus on simplicity and efficiency, Vinari OS 5.0.0 KRYPTON uses the standard ‘deb’ packaging format for smooth system updates. It also includes seamless Flatpak and Flathub integration out of the box, giving users immediate access to a wide, flexible range of software. -
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<<Hack|Track GNU/Linux
Distro Penetrasing Live System Burn to USB Flash Disk & Run.
<<Hack|Track GNU/Linux is an open source operating system developed by the HTGL Project from Indonesia which provides penetration testing. -
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GeckoLinux
GeckoLinux is a set of live Linux spins built from openSUSE
GeckoLinux is a Linux distribution based on openSUSE. I've used Linux on the desktop since approximately 2001. I have used many versions of openSUSE since the project's inception, and I used SuSE Linux before that. I've always appreciated openSUSE's flexibility and highly innovative infrastructure, but the profusion of "paper cuts" in the default configuration always made me think twice before recommending it to others. This projects sets out to change that. -
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q4rescue
A live linux Rescue toolkit/Emergency OS - based on q4os Trinity
A live linux system rescue toolkit based on q4os Trinity available as a bootable iso for administrating, repairing and cloning/restoring your system and data. Check wiki for full description : https://sourceforge.net/p/q4rescue/wiki/ Main tools: -Foxclone -Rescuezilla -Clonezilla -DDrescue-gui -qtfsarchiver -G4L -Apart -Testdisk -Photorec -Boot Repair -WoeUSB -Q4OS imager -UNetbootin -usbimager -Kdirstats -Kdiskmark -Rclone & Rclone BRowser -Reminna -Filezilla -qbittorrent -gohttpserver -chromium -nwipe -ntpw-gui -efibootmgr -zenmap (nmap gui) -Abiword -smp/mpv ... + usefull terminal tools like duf, ncdu,flashfetch,... + q4os tools -With an interface in the style of 'Windows 10' for easier handling by a large number of users. **password for user & root : "live" (without quotes) -versions history: check wiki. ** Please report bugs, or suggest features :-) -
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Berry Linux
A lightweight flavor of Linux based on Fedora
Berry Linux is a bootable CD Linux, automatic hardware detection. Berry Linux can be used as a Linux demo, educational CD, rescue system. It is not necessary to install anything on a hard disk. -
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LFA (Linux For ALL)
LFA (Linux for all) 64 bit with Budgie 10.10 and Refracta Snaphot
LFA (Linux for all) is based on upcoming Ubuntu 26.04 LTS "Resolute Raccoon" and Debian. Ubuntu 26.04 will be supported until April 2031. REFRACTA SNAPSHOT Create you own Linux For All/Ubuntu 26.04 LTS system with Refracta Snapshot. Pre-installed in LFA Build 260420. The system language is ENGLISH. DESKTOP LFA Build 260420 uses Budgie 10.10 as DE. The Budgie Desktop is a "feature-rich, modern desktop designed to keep out the way of the user". Now with Wayland instead of X11. KERNEL "My" special kernel 7.0.0-amd64-lfa. INSTALL TO A USB STICK Read my INSTRUCTION: https://lfa.exton.se/usb-install/ INSTALL TO HARD DRIVE Calamares Installer and Refracta Installer are available in LFA. Use the one you prefer. SNAPD I have removed snapd altogether in LFA. With snapd the ISO file will be way too big. -
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ArchLinux Live ISO Prebuild
Prebuild Arch Linux Live ISO with Desktop Environment included.
This Project contains Prebuild ArchLinux Live ISOs generated by my ISO-Build Script on: https://github.com/n0raitor/archlinux-iso Just burn one ISO to a empty CD or flash it to a usb stick and use the device to Run an Arch Linux Live System with a Desktop Environment (Which: Included in the Name of the ISO File) Enjoy a much easier Installation Process of an Arch Linux System with the ability to Browser in the Web at the same time. There are two versions of the ISO: Small / Minimal Version (default) Big Version (-big): Includes lots of Live Software Notices: GNOME: When the Gnome Login Screen appears, you can simply type in "root" in the user textfield. After clicking th return button on your keyboard, a default ArchLinux ISO Messege will apear unter the text field and the login process just started. After about 6 Seconds, the GDM Starter will launch the GNOME Shell and the Desktop. If You got any Feedback or Issues, feel free to tell me about it or open a Ticket :-) -
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PuppyRus-A
Lightweight, portable and flexible Linux based on Arch, Puppy, Porteus
For now we support russian localization only, sorry. PuppyRus-A (PRA) - дистрибутив проекта PuppyRus.org, построенный на базе Arch Linux и использующий pacman. Продолжает традиции Puppy (маленький <200Mb, быстрый, функциональные скрипты, подключаемая среда разработки - devx), PuppyRus (модульность, pfs-util), Porteus (initrd). Модульная структура позволяет создать нужный именно Вам набор софта простым копированием модулей. Возможна загрузка всего PRA в память с flash или CD носителя. Поддерживается режим сохранения любого количества состояний в файл или директорию, "не убиваемый режим", шифрование. -
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UPup
Puppy Linux versions based on Ubuntu components
Woof-CE 32-bit pae builds of Puppy Linux using Ubuntu components starting with Bionic Beaver (18.04) and subsequent versions -
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Debian LXDE, IceWM, Openbox, LxQt Ru
Debian LXDE & IceWM & LxQt & Openbox AppPack Rus
Сборка Debian с оформленным рабочим окружением LXDE, IceWM, LxQt, Openbox, а так же предустановленными драйверами non-free и программами для различных задач (офис, видео- и аудио - редактирование, системное администрирование и пр.). Делал для личного использования, если кому еще пригодится - буду рад. Сборки 32 бит (i386) и 64 бит (amd64). Подробное описание и список программ представлены в разделе wiki. *12.2024: 1. Добавил репозиторий mozilla для обновления firefox. 2. Сделал универсальный скрипт выхода из системы. * 03.2023: 1. Добавил скрипт gksu для запуска gui программ от root. 2. Оформлены цвета bash, подсветка синтаксиса nano. 3. Настроил многие aliases для bash. 4. Настроил темную тему Qt. 4. Добавил настроеный compton (нужно включить). 5. Исправил заикание звука и драйверы сети. * 02.2023: Отключил beep в Xorg.
