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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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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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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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Ezarcher
Ezarcher | Arch Linux Based Re-Spins
Welcome to Ezarcher Ezarcher Linux is a full featured Arch Linux based desktop. The ISOs provided are Cinnamon, Cosmic, Gnome, KDE, LXQt, Mate, and Xfce desktops. There are two installation methods, the Calamares Installer and the Arch Way. The ISO folder contains ISOs considered stable and reliable for regular use. The Project_Files folder contains the tar files with all the project files used in the build process and documentation. This project is released under the GPL open source license and demonstrates one possible method for constructing an Arch Linux based system. The files are free to use and modify. Please keep the author attribution intact when utilizing this project. Thank you. User password: live --- Login With This Password Root password: toor Also available on Archive.org: https://archive.org/details/ezarcher_202608-1 -
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UNetbootin
Bootable live USB creator for Ubuntu, Fedora, and Linux distributions
UNetbootin allows you to create bootable Live USB drives for Ubuntu, Fedora, and other Linux distributions without burning a CD. It runs on Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X. You can either let UNetbootin download one of the many distributions supported out-of-the-box for you, or supply your own Linux .iso file. -
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Synex
A minimalist and reliable operating system built on top of Debian.
Focus on what matters Solid foundation, simple experience: designed for businesses and users who want to work without distractions. Effortless Setup: Quick and easy installation process to get you up and running in no time. Streamlined Performance: Optimized for speed and efficiency, ensuring a smooth user experience. About Synex Synex is an innovative Linux distribution crafted in Argentina, built on the robust foundation of Debian. Our mission is to deliver a minimalist and stable operating system that caters to the needs of small and medium-sized businesses, as well as individual users seeking a straightforward computing experience. We prioritize simplicity without compromising on performance, ensuring that our users can focus on what truly matters. Key Features of Synex Focused: Designed with a clean and intuitive interface that enhances productivity. Stable: Built on top of Debian, providing a reliable and secure platform for all your needs. -
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Tuxboot helps you to create a bootable Live USB drive for Clonezilla live, DRBL live, Gparted live and tux2live. It is modified from unetbootin and runs on both MS Windows and GNU/Linux. You can choose to download the latest version of ISO file then create the live usb.
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MocaccinoOS
MocaccinoOS is a minimal Linux meta-distribution for the 21st century!
MocaccinoOS is an independently-developed Linux distribution that has its origins in source-based Gentoo Linux and Sabayon Linux. It uses a custom-built package manager called "Luet", which acts as a front-end for container-based software. The distribution's main features are minimalism and small footprint, ease of use, native vanilla Linux kernels, and support for most important cloud technologies. MocaccinoOS is offered in several variants, including live images with GNOME, KDE Plasma, COSMIC, MATE and Xfce desktops, as well as command-line-only "Minimal Desktop" edition. -
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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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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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Soplos Linux Tyron
Soplos Linux is a Debian Testing-based distribution with the XFCE
Soplos Linux is a Debian Testing-based GNU/Linux distribution with the XFCE desktop, aimed at users taking their first steps into Linux or seeking a stable and efficient alternative for daily use. Key Features: ✅ Based on Debian Testing, offering rolling updates and up-to-date software. ✅ XFCE desktop, lightweight and customizable, ideal for computers with 2GB of RAM or more. ✅ Minimalist and visually appealing, without unnecessary bloatware. ✅ Compatible with older hardware, perfect for users who can't upgrade to newer versions of Windows. ✅ Currently developing a Software Center specifically for XFCE, built with Python and GTK. ✅ Future support for proprietary drivers to enhance device compatibility. Soplos Linux aims to provide a simple and accessible experience without compromising flexibility, with plans to expand in the future with dedicated repositories and more user-friendly tools. Give Soplos Linux a try and experience a new way to use your PC! 🚀🐧 -
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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 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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Network Security Toolkit (NST)
A network security analysis and monitoring toolkit Linux distribution.
Network Security Toolkit (NST) is a bootable ISO image (Live USB Flash Drive) based on Fedora 44 providing easy access to best-of-breed Open Source Network Security Applications and should run on most x86_64 systems. The main intent of developing this toolkit was to provide the security professional and network administrator with a comprehensive set of Open Source Network Security Tools. The majority of tools published in the article: Top 125 Security Tools by INSECURE.ORG are available in the toolkit. An advanced Web User Interface (WUI) is provided for system/network administration, navigation, automation, network monitoring, host geolocation, network analysis and configuration of many network and security applications found within the NST distribution. In the virtual world, NST can be used as a network security analysis, validation and monitoring tool on enterprise virtual servers hosting virtual machines. -
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CAELinux
Dedicated to computer-aided engineering Linux distribution
CAELinux is an installable live (USB) Linux distribution dedicated to open source engineering with a focus on Computer Aided Engineering and Scientific Computing. Based on Ubuntu, it features a ready to use workstation environment for open source product development, makers and scientist with many CAD/CAM/CAE applications for mechanical design, stress analysis, heat transfer, flow simulation and CNC manufacturing / 3D printing as well as electronic design tools and a complete development environment for scientific computing & mathematical modeling. A special focus of CAELinux is to provide simplified interfaces to facilitate the use of specialized open source software while providing high performance parallel multiphysics solvers ready to use for more advanced users. Try CAELinux or carry it with you on a USB stick in a live environment or install it to turn your PC into a full fledged Ubuntu based CAE workstation. It's all up to you what you can do with it! -
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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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Antivirus Live CD
4MLinux fork including ClamAV scanner
Antivirus Live CD is an official 4MLinux fork including the ClamAV scanner. It's designed for users who need a lightweight live CD, which will help them to protect their computers against viruses. Ethernet, WiFi, PPP and PPPoE are supported by Antivirus Live CD to enable automatic updates of its virus signature databases. All partitions are mounted during the boot process so that they can be scanned by ClamAV. The Antivirus Live CD ISO images are fully compatible with UNetbootin, which can be used to create an easy-to-use Antivirus Live USB. -
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PearlOS
Latest Debian and Ubuntu based REPO files and ISO's for PearlLinuxOS
PearlOS is Pearl Linux just another branding we used early on with the distro. We are hoping to better organize our upcoming releases. All future releases and the most resent scootski (12) and Preslee (13) you will find under pearlos. Our previous release of our first rolling release also called preslee is no longer on bookworm and trixie now its stickly trixie which is our latest debian release. Sccotski is our latest Ubuntu base and is from 24.04 ISO's are located under iso/13-preslee/DE (Debian base)and iso/12-scootski (Ubuntu based) directories. -
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OpenSuperClone-Live
A USB bootable Linux OS designed for running OpenSuperClone
OSC-Live is a Linux live OS designed for running OpenSuperClone (a fork of HDDSuperClone). This project is intended to serve as a modern replacement for "HDDLiveCD", the live OS that shipped with the original HDDSC project. OSC is an advanced Linux -based cloning and imaging tool intended for data recovery from faulty disks. It creates sector-by-sector clones or images that can be used in conjunction with other file recovery software. OSC employs a multipass imaging approach, an intelligent skipping algorithm, and various passthrough and direct I/O commands for drive communication. These features greatly increase the effectiveness of reading faulty and unstable devices, and reduce the amount of additional wear the drives are subjected to. -
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Refracta is an operating system designed for home computer users and for use as a system rescue and recovery disk. It provides a simple and familiar layout that most users will find very comfortable. Refracta-8 is based on Devuan GNU/Linux and uses the Devuan package repository. (Previous versions were based on Debian.) Refractainstaller, refractasnapshot and refracta2usb are tools that allow you to customize your installation and create your own live-CD or live-USB.
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AgarimOS
AgarimOS is a respin of Void Linux
Please note that AgarimOS is a personal project, I just want to learn how GNU Linux works. The same applies to AfagOS and AbeirOS. AgarimOS is created using void-mklive: https://github.com/void-linux/void-mklive It includes a minimum set of applications (all included in the official repositories) so you can build your system on your own. KDE Plasma is the main desktop. Like in the official Void Linux ISO, there are two users: anon root In both cases, the password is voidlinux Installation: Like a regular Void Linux install, type sudo void-installer in a terminal. Demonstration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKdHNavm40I (AgarimOS) Groups selection matters!! So please choose the groups you will need!! For more details: https://linktr.ee/agarimos Licensing: According to every single license (in some cases unset) from every single component used. All the license files remain unmodified. -
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Soplos Linux Boro
Soplos Linux is a Debian Testing-based distribution with the GNOME
Soplos Linux Boro is a Debian Testing-based GNU/Linux distribution featuring the GNOME desktop, designed for users who want a modern, elegant, and productive Linux experience. Key Features: ✅ Based on Debian Testing, providing rolling updates and the latest stable software. ✅ GNOME desktop, offering a sleek, intuitive, and highly integrated user interface. ✅ Focus on simplicity and elegance, with carefully selected applications and minimal bloat. ✅ Optimized for modern hardware while still maintaining reasonable performance on mid-range machines. ✅ Active development of user-friendly tools and a GNOME-specific Software Center built with Python and GTK. ✅ Planned support for proprietary drivers to maximize hardware compatibility and performance. Soplos Linux Boro delivers a smooth, polished experience for users seeking productivity and style, while keeping the flexibility and reliability of Debian. Try Soplos Linux Boro and discover a modern way to enjoy your desktop! 🌿� -
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Flora Linux-libre
Debian based Live Linux running Linux-libre kernel
This distribution is based on Debian Linux and its forks, which runs Linux-libre kernel. It consists of Free components only. The system is equipped with snapshot tools and installers so that you can remaster and make your custom Linux. -
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CuerdOS
A distro for different a linux experience or different users.
CuerdOS es una distribución GNU/Linux de origen español enfocada en la estabilidad, eficiencia y el rendimiento . Esta distribución no es solo un derivado con un entorno de escritorio personalizado, sino que tiene una serie de optimizaciones y mejoras de rendimiento que facilitan al usuario el uso del equipo en el día a día. Si quieres apoyarnos puedes donarnos en Ko-Fi https://ko-fi.com/cuerdos ------------------------------------------------------------ https://cuerdos.github.io/ ------------------------------------------------------------ CuerdOS is a GNU/Linux distribution of Spanish origin focused on stability, eficiency and performance. This distribution is not just a derivative with a customized desktop environment, but includes numerous optimizations and performance improvements such as service tuning, better CPU, GPU, and memory handling, among many others. If you want to support us you can donate here in our Ko-Fi account https://ko-fi.com/cuerdos -
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T4n-OS
T4n OS: Minimalist, Fast, and Light
T4n OS adalah GNU/Linux berbasis Void Linux, dirancang dengan prinsip minimalis, cepat, dan ringan. Sistem ini menggunakan runit sebagai init system untuk memberikan performa maksimal dan kontrol penuh terhadap sistem. T4n OS dikembangkan di Indonesia, Aceh, dan pertama kali diinisiasi oleh Gh0sT4n pada 17 Agustus 2025, seorang pelajar asal Aceh (Darussa’adah Cot Tarom Baroh – SMKN 5 Takengon). Pengembangan T4n OS menggunakan pendekatan community-driven: dari komunitas, oleh komunitas, dan untuk komunitas. Selain itu, T4n OS mengadopsi konsep repositori yang terinspirasi dari AUR (Arch User Repository), yaitu VUR (Void User Repository), untuk mempermudah distribusi dan pengelolaan paket bagi pengguna. Repository : - T4n-Maker (Tools Build OS) : https://github.com/T4n-Labs/t4n-live - Repo VUR : https://github.com/T4n-Labs/vur Informasi Lainnya : - T4n OS Website : https://T4n-Labs.github.io/t4n-os/ - VUR Web : https://T4n-Labs.github.io/vur-web/ -
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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.