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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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Slackel is a Linux distribution based on Slackware and includes tools borrowed from Salix. It is fully compatible with Slackware but the difference is that it includes the current version of Slackware. So Slackware users can benefit from Slackel repositories. Slackel disc images can be used in two different forms, Installation disc image and Live disc image. Slackel can be installed on external storage media (e.g. USB sticks, USB hard drives etc.) Slackel is developing in Greece by Dimitris Tzemos. Slackel means Greek Slackware. Slackware + Hellenic (Greek). Slackel's goal is to be a stable, fast and light distribution. Slackel is multilingual.
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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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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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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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Calam-Arch-Installer.iso
Current Release: Calam-Arch-Installer-2026-07 Kernel: 7.0.14
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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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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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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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 “descendent” 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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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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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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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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Linux Mint Deutsch
Linux Mint ist eine auf Ubuntu basierende Linux-Distribution.
Linux Mint ist eine auf Ubuntu basierende Linux-Distribution mit zusätzlichen 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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Linux Q83
LinuxQ83 AMD64 and ARM64 (Raspberry Pi 4) (Radxa Orion O6)
New LinuxQ83 kopernik 13.12 ,is a modern, lightweight Linux distribution focused on performance, usability, and innovation. It features the COSMIC Desktop, a next-generation environment written in Rust, offering high performance, stability, and memory safety. COSMIC provides a clean and customizable interface for efficient window and workspace management. The system is suitable for both older and newer hardware thanks to its low resource usage. LinuxQ83 also uses Nushell as its default shell, also written in Rust, enabling modern, structured data handling. Additionally, it can support Cinnamon, a traditional and user-friendly desktop environment similar to classic Windows layouts. -
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Penguins' eggs
On the road of Remastersys, Refracta, Systemback and father Knoppix!
penguins-eggs is a console tool, under continuous development, that allows you to remaster your system and redistribute it as live images on usb sticks or via PXE, work on amd64, i386 and ARM64. -
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Lilidog
Lightweight and stable Debian based Linux distro with Openbox.
Lilidog Linux is a lightweight, full featured distribution based on Debian stable with Openbox and Tint2. Both X11, and Wayland versions are available for download. See the Wiki above for instructions and details. Current Versions: Lilidog - Comes with everything necessary to get started. Use this version if looking for an out of the box experience with everything you might need. Beardog - The "bare" version of Lilidog, with options to install LightDM or Ly, and most of the 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 the potential of Wayland. Mango, Niri, and Wayfire are also available as fully customized options. Click on "Files" and then "Releases" for download options. Click on the “i” next to the file to show its checksum. https://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=lilidog https://github.com/sleekmason -
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Linuxfx Winux OS
Winux Operating System by Linuxfx
Break free from hardware restrictions and forced upgrades. Winux is the definitive successor for Windows 10 users seeking performance and reliability. Featuring an Intuitive Familiar Interface and Native Compatibility for your essential software. -
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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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STAR
Travel light, run fast, just works! Devuan powered!
This is the home of Star live distro powered by Devuan stable linux (Non-Systemd). Images to choose from: 64 bit - Xfce (minimal), Fluxbox, Openbox, Jwm, i3, Cli 32bit - Jwm, Cli There is a small selection of applications, including: web browser, text editor, image viewer, pdf viewer, file manager, terminal, media player. If you like to customize your desktop, then this is the distro you you! This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the GNU General Public License for more details.
