Open Source Python Live USB Distros

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.

A Linux system for modern computers on an immutable foundation. Powered by OpenRC, MauiKit, NX AppHub, and Hyprland.

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.

RebornOS is an Arch Linux based distribution whose goal is to make Arch Linux more approachable to beginners. We stick close to Arch Linux, offer choices without much bloat, and we provide quite a bit more support and handholding than typical distributions so that beginners don't feel overwhelmed.

Multi Boot USB / MultiBoot USB / MultiBootUSB is a software / installer which allows user to install multiple Live Linux Distros in to a single USB drive / Pendrive / Flash drive and able to boot from it. USB can be tested without reboot using inbuilt QEMU.

Hyggshi OS is a custom Debian-based Linux distribution built from Debian Trixie: lightweight, stable and fully customizable. It ships with Cinnamon and XFCE editions, a custom Calamares-based installer, and first-party tools such as Nexfetch (fast system info) and NexCode IDE. Following a "research first, ship later" philosophy, most components, from theming and desktop tweaks to kernel tuning profiles (Desktop, Server, Lite, Development), are built and tuned from scratch. It targets users who want Debian without the bloat, from 1GB-RAM machines to full workstations. Already running Hyggshi OS? Get updates over the air (OTA): curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Hyggshi-OS-Research-Technology/Hyggshi-OS-Releases/main/hyggshi-os-ota/client/install.sh | sudo bash Developed solo as part of the HORT (Hyggshi OS Research Technology) ecosystem.

The Common Open Research Emulator (CORE) is a tool for emulating networks on one or more machines. You can connect these emulated networks to live networks. CORE consists of a GUI for drawing topologies of lightweight virtual machines, and Python modules for scripting network emulation.

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/

RhinoLINUX aims to create a desktop OS with something for everyone, but with ease of use, flexibility and minimal fuss. It is a goal of the project that the OS will run or open ALL common/popular document/media/web format files without needing to add apps/plugins/codecs etc. RhinoLINUX Main Edition is our flagship product. We also have a Lite XFCE,KDE and Cinnamon Editions all hosted at SF.nef This latest release v8.0 is Trusty Tosca - built using Ubuntu 14.04 'trusty' source as codebase there have been added codecs/plugins and cross-platform support for Windows applications and legacy Operating Systems via our VirtualX suite of emulation and virtualization softwaare managers/sub-systems such as QEMU.WINE and VirtualBOX. RhinoLINUX can run multiple Windows versions side by side at the same time or install Windows apps, including MS Office ! Custom system tools such as Multisystem boot builder apps, Live USB creators, Backup tools etc. as well as our Remastering tools left in

Based on Arch. Built for Power Users and Sysadmins. Built for those who demand control over their system. Optimized for AMD™, it features a global dark theme and a suite of powerful tools for advanced users. Developed by two lead devs and their squad, it’s raw, unpolished, and built for those who love to tinker, learn, and push boundaries. Why Entropy? Power & Flexibility: Designed for power users, sysadmins, and DevOps pros. Advanced Toolset: Custom utilities to boost productivity, AMD™ Optimized: Engineered for peak performance on AMD hardware. Part of a Vision: A key piece of an evolving ecosystem, connecting projects seamlessly. Entropy is a constantly evolving system—designed to be explored, tweaked, and refined. Some setup may be required, but that’s part of the fun. What to Expect? A robust, adaptable distro with powerful tools and limitless customization. Occasional bugs, experimental features, and hidden easter eggs because pushing limits isn’t always smooth!

A systemd less small to medium scale server Operating System based on Devuan 6. All popular packages packed into a live boot environment, just boot, log and go!

BashCore is a Debian-based live ISO for security, networking, and learning. CLI-only, Bash-driven, lightweight, GPU-ready, with optional PREEMPT_RT kernel. Fresh environment on every boot, ideal for safe experimentation. Also available: BashCoreX (XFCE GUI) BashCoreT (Trixie CLI, Linux 6.12) BashCoreTX (Trixie XFCE) BashCoreZ (ultra-minimal CLI) BashLabOS (XFCE, daily use & privacy tools) BashCoreGee (GNOME, installable via Calamares) BourneCore (minimal illumos/OpenIndiana CLI) Info & download: https://www.bashcore.org - https://github.com/bashcore