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    MX-Linux

    MX-Linux

    MX-Linux project

    MX Linux is a cooperative venture between the antiX and MX Linux communities. It is a family of operating systems that are designed to combine elegant and efficient desktops with high stability and solid performance. MX’s graphical tools provide an easy way to do a wide variety of tasks, while the Live USB and snapshot tools inherited from antiX add impressive portability and remastering capabilities. Extensive support is available through videos, documentation and a very friendly Forum.
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    antiX-Linux
    antiX is a fast, lightweight and easy to install linux live CD distribution based on Debian Stable for Intel-AMD x86 compatible systems.
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    Downloads: 27,431 This Week
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    SparkyLinux

    SparkyLinux

    Lightweight & fast Debian-based Linux Distribution

    SparkyLinux is a GNU/Linux distribution created on the top of Debian GNU/Linux operating system. Sparky is fast, lightweight and fully customizable OS which offers a few versions for different users and different tasks. Sparky is in-between the distros that are beginner-friendly and those, that require some amount of Linux knowledge. Beginning Linux users are advised to consult the project forums regarding any issues or doubts.
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    Downloads: 4,725 This Week
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    Linux Lite

    Linux Lite

    A free, easy to use operating system

    Linux Lite is free for everyone to use and share, and suitable for people who are new to Linux and for people who want a lightweight operating system that is also fully featured. With a free Office Suite, Media Player and a choice of Web Browsers.
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    Downloads: 4,867 This Week
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    BluestarLinux
    Bluestar Linux is an Arch Linux-based distribution, built with an understanding that people want and need a solid Operating System that provides a breadth of functionality and ease of use without sacrificing aesthetics. Bluestar is offered in three edtions - desktop, deskpro and developer - each tailored to address the needs of a variety of Linux users. Bluestar can be installed permanently as a robust and fully configurable operating system on a laptop or desktop system, or it can be run effectively as a live installer and supports the addition of persistent storage for those who choose not to perform a permanent installation. A Bluestar Linux software respository is also maintained in order to provide additional tools and applications when needed or requested. Bluestar provides the following features: Up-to-date Kernel Wide Variety of Applications - Always Current Versions Full Development / Desktop / Multimedia Environment
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    Downloads: 25,376 This Week
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    PeppermintOS

    PeppermintOS

    A minimum linux desktop distribution

    Peppermint is an operating system that provides a user with the opportunity to build the system that best fits their needs. While at the same time providing a functioning OS with minimum hassle out of the box. Our mainline desktop Peppermint ships with the desktop environment xfce with the thunar file manager set as default. Peppermint comes with nearly nothing installed other than, the core packages needed to run the system and you have the choice to which packages should best fit your build. We do use the common process of continuous delivery, and we are based on the Debian/Devuan repositories. Please post any questions about PeppermintOS to our Community Forum page: https://sourceforge.net/p/peppermintos/pepos/ and do our best to assist you.
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    Downloads: 3,849 This Week
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    blissos-dev

    blissos-dev

    Android for your PC, but more Blissful

    Bliss OS (x86) Android for your PC An Open Source OS, based on Android, that incorporates many optimizations, features, and expanded device support. And it is available for just about any Chromebook, Windows/Linux PC or tablet released in the last 4 years Our support options use Telegram chats. Bliss OS (x86) Support chat: https://t.me/blissx86 Bliss ROM/OS Build Support chat: https://t.me/Team_Bliss_Build_Support Android-Generic Project development chat: https://t.me/androidgenericpc
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    Downloads: 3,815 This Week
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    deepin
    deepin is a Debian-based distribution that aims to provide an elegant, user-friendly and reliable operating system. It does not only include the best the open source world has to offer, but it has also created its own desktop environment called DDE or Deepin Desktop Environment which is based on the Qt 5 toolkit. Deepin focuses much of its attention on intuitive design. Its home-grown applications, like Deepin Software Centre, DMusic and DPlayer are tailored to the average user. Being easy to install and use, deepin can be a good Windows alternative for office and home use.
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    Downloads: 2,791 This Week
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    Emmabuntüs

    Emmabuntüs

    Distribution for refurbished computers and GNU/Linux discovery for all

    Emmabuntüs is a desktop GNU/Linux distribution based on Debian Stable on XFCE/LXQt, made specifically for refurbished computers destined for humanitarian organisations, and to promote the discovery of GNU/Linux by beginners, as well as to extend the lifespan of hardware and to reduce over consumption & waste in electronics. It strives to be beginner-friendly and reasonably light on resources so that it can be used on older computers. It also includes many modern features, such as a large number of pre-configured programs for everyday use, dockbar for launching applications, easy installation of non-free software and media codecs, and quick setup through automated scripts. Emmabuntüs is also a method of refurbishing key : https://emmabuntus.org/realisation-de-la-cle-usb-de-reemploi-emmabuntus-sous-ventoy/ Tutorials : https://emmabuntus.org/tutoriels/ All international reviews: http://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=emmabuntus
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    Downloads: 3,157 This Week
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    Rescatux

    Rescatux

    Easy to use Repair distribution for both Gnu/Linux and Windows systems

    Rescatux is a GNU/Linux repair cd (and eventually also Windows) but it is not like other rescue disks. Rescatux comes with Rescapp. Rescapp is a nice wizard that will guide you through your rescue and repair tasks. When the wizard is not able to solve your problem you can also enjoy of Rescatux unique support features: * Chat: Open the chat for asking help directly in Rescatux channel. * Share log: After running an option you can share its log (the action registry that it has done) so that in the chat they can help you better. O better, even, you can help debug and fix Rescatux bugs on the fly. * Share log on forum: Prepares a forum post alike text so that you can just copy and paste it in your favourite forum. Logs are nicely inserted into it with [CODE] symbols. * Boot Info Script: Run Boot Info Script option to share your computer configuration (specially boot one).
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    Downloads: 1,470 This Week
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    Zorin OS

    Zorin OS

    This page is deprecated. Please download from zorin.com/os/download

    Zorin OS is the alternative to Windows and macOS designed to make your computer faster, more powerful, secure, and privacy respecting. This page is deprecated. Please download Zorin OS from https://zorin.com/os/download
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    Downloads: 1,690 This Week
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    Archcraft

    Archcraft

    Yet another minimal Linux distribution, based on Arch Linux.

    Archcraft is an arch-based rolling-release distribution aimed at users who cares more about minimalism and aesthetics of their desktop. It comes pre-configured with various lightweight applications which makes it super fast. It can run under 500Mb of memory. There's no desktop environment in (main) Archcraft, just two highly configured window managers - Openbox and Bspwm. The default username & password is 'liveuser' for live ISO. The installer can be found in the app launcher and in openbox menu under the Application > System category, namely 'Install Archcraft'. Archcraft uses two Installers, Calamares and ABIF
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    Redo Rescue: Backup and Recovery

    Redo Rescue: Backup and Recovery

    Backup and Recovery Made Easy

    Redo Rescue Backup and Recovery can backup and restore an entire system in minutes with a point-and-click interface anyone can use. Bare metal restore to a new, blank drive and be up and running in minutes. Supports saving to and restoring from local disks or shared network drives. Selectively restore partitions and remap them to different locations on the target drive. Additional tools included for partition editing, web browsing, and more. Runs from live CD/USB; no installation needed. Website: http://redorescue.com Forum: https://sourceforge.net/p/redobackup/discussion/ GitHub: https://github.com/redorescue/redorescue Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redo_Backup_and_Recovery
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    LxPup - Puppy Linux + LXDE

    LxPup - Puppy Linux + LXDE

    Puppy Linux with the LXDE desktop environment

    LxPup is a version of Puppy Linux using the LXDE desktop environment and is an updated ā€œdescendentā€ of loukitchou’s LxPup13.01. LxPup offers the Openbox window manager, LxPanel panel manager and PCManFM file manager. There are various "flavours" of LxPup some built as derivatives of official Puppy Linux builds (based on Slackware and Ubuntu components) and one a new woof-ce build (Slackware based). The various flavours offer different kernels and access to the software repositories of the base system. LxPup combines all the significant advantages of Puppy Linux - small iso size, extensive hardware support, wide range of applications built-in, live cd and frugal installs, friendly supportive user forum etc etc, with the lightweight but modern LXDE desktop environment. Visit the support website for more details.
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    Linuxfx Winux OS

    Linuxfx Winux OS

    Winux Operating System by Linuxfx

    Windows Theme Over Linux a.k.a "Winux" is a super secure Linux operating system that is completely inspired by Microsoft Windows, but does not require any special hardware requirements and can be installed.
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    Downloads: 823 This Week
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    Linux Mint Deutsch

    Linux Mint Deutsch

    Linux Mint ist eine auf Ubuntu basierende Linux-Distribution.

    Linux Mint ist eine auf Ubuntu basierende Linux-Distribution mit zusƤtzlichen Erweiterungen, die nicht in Ubuntu vorinstalliert sind. Je nach Version werden Live-DVDs mit Cinnamon, LXDE, MATE und Xfce als Desktopumgebung angeboten.
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    Downloads: 1,018 This Week
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    Nitrux

    Nitrux

    A Linux system for modern computers on an immutable foundation.

    A Linux system for modern computers on an immutable foundation. Powered by OpenRC, MauiKit, NX AppHub, and Hyprland.
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    Downloads: 887 This Week
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    Calam-Arch-Installer.iso

    Calam-Arch-Installer.iso

    Current Release: Calam-Arch-Installer-2026-01 Kernel: 6.18.2

    Now you can easily install pure arch linux from my Arch Live Linux with Calam-Arch-Installer through video instructions, following the steps. Install Legacy-Bios or UEFI, Support Luks Yes There are also 9 selectable graphical environments for installation, Xfce, Gnome, Plasma,Cinnamon, Budgie, Openbox, I3, Mate, Deepin Good Luck!
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    Downloads: 691 This Week
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    OpenMandriva Lx

    OpenMandriva Lx

    Easy, yet powerful, GNU/Linux distribution

    OpenMandriva Lx is a unique and independent distribution and direct descendant of Mandriva Linux. It comes from a 100% community-driven association that believes in the values of free software & collaboration and whose founding values are development, equality, co-operation, openness, freedom, group achievement, independence, and solidarity. Source code: Software: https://github.com/OpenMandrivaSoftware Packages: https://github.com/OpenMandrivaAssociation Build system: https://abf.openmandriva.org/ Contact: * Chat - https://wiki.openmandriva.org/en/team/chat * Forum - https://forum.openmandriva.org Issue tracking and feature requests: * Issue Tracking - https://github.com/OpenMandrivaAssociation/distribution/issues Donate - https://liberapay.com/OpenMandriva
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    Downloads: 878 This Week
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    Thinstation is a thin client linux distro using std. x86 hw. It can boot from network, pxe, syslinux, CD, floppy or flash-disk and connect to servers using VNC, RDP, XDM, SSH, Telnet, tn5250, tarentella, 2X, NX, Thinlinc, VMWare VDI or ICA.
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    ExTiX - The Ultimate Linux System

    ExTiX - The Ultimate Linux System

    Based on Debian with Deepin/LXQt/KDE/WayDroid and kernel 6.18.6-exton

    Version 26.1, 25.12-2, 25.12 and 25.3 (four versions - Build 260123, 251205, 251201 and 250305 ) of ExTiX 64 bit are based on Debian/Ubuntu. In ExTiX I have installed Deepin Desktop 25.0.10, LXQt 2.2/LXDE respectively KDE Plasma Desktop together with Ubuntu Desktop (for Wayland). PROGRAM content etc Among many other programs GParted, SMPlayer, Gimp and Kodi. In addition Java and all necessary additions in order to install programs from source. PASSWORDS The password for root is root. The password for the ordinary user extix is live. Or live/live. Or user/live. ExTiX LXDE Mini Build 251205 ISO is of only 1870 MB - run it super fast from RAM! Refracta Snapshot in ExTiX 26.1, 25.12-2, 25.12 and 25.3 - Create your own live installable Ubuntu/Waydroid/Debian/Deepin system. Slideshow: https://www.extix.se/extix-refracta-slideshow.gif READ MORE: https://www.extix.se
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    Lilidog

    Lilidog

    Lightweight and stable Debian based Linux distro with Openbox.

    Lilidog Linux is a lightweight, full featured distribution based on Debian stable with the Openbox window manager. Both X11, and Wayland versions are based on Debian 13 Trixie. Available versions: Lilidog - Comes with everything necessary to get started. Use this version if looking for an out of the box computing experience with everything you need. Beardog - The 'bare' version of Lilidog, without Lightdm, but the option to install Lightdm and most of the other features of the full version. A great way to get a lightweight environment with all the features you want. Waydog - A Wayland based release with Labwc, Sway, and Waybar. A fun release that shows some of the potential of Wayland and small window managers. Niri and Wayfire are also available as separate installer options. Click on "Files" and then "Releases" for all download options. Click on the ā€œiā€ information icon next to the file to show its checksum.
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    Live Raizo - Linux for Virtual SysAdmin

    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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    Downloads: 454 This Week
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    LXLE

    LXLE

    LXDE eXtra Luxury Edition

    Change is good but changing everything isn't always great. Same is true for aging computers and their operating systems. Support is sometimes lost too quickly with a 6 month core release cycle. Graphics & Audio cards and chipsets get dropped along with other miscellaneous functions with programs or drivers that just go missing. We all like having updated software we certainly don't like down time or loss of features and capabilities. I believe most aging hardware just needs the right system on it, and lets face it, it helps keep a couple bucks in your pocket if you can squeeze a few more years out of your current system; without sacrificing, performance, capability, usability and of course aesthetics. http://lxle.net/forums/
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    Downloads: 314 This Week
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    Runtu

    Runtu

    Runtu is a desktop Linux distribution based on Ubuntu.

    Runtu is a Russian desktop Linux distribution based on Ubuntu. It features full support for Russian and a variety of extra applications, tools and media codecs.
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    Downloads: 325 This Week
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