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    Linux Mint 22 Cinnamon

    Linux Mint 22 Cinnamon

    A refined, friendly, & modern desktop experience with longterm support

    ...It is a perfect choice for both new and experienced users, offering a seamless blend of stability, performance, and aesthetic appeal while remaining lightweight and efficient.
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    Fishy Linux

    Fishy Linux

    Lightweight Debian Based Minimal LXQT Distro For Old Computers

    Fishy Linux is a fast and minimal Debian-based Linux distribution. It uses the lightweight and efficient LXQT desktop environment. Fishy Linux comes with broad hardware support and can be installed to disk using Debian Installer. Website: https://nixovena.org/fishy
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    LajtLinux

    LajtLinux

    Lightweight Debian Linux images focused on Wayland compositors / WMs

    UPDATE: I added language selection support at ISO startup (PL / EN) and install GUI. For now, this has been implemented for the LABWC / LXQT / WAYFIRE version. LajtLinux is a collection of lightweight Debian images with minimalist graphical environments using Wayland compositors such as Sway, Labwc, River, Niri, MangoWC, and Wayfire. A variant with LXQt (Wayland) is also available. It is not a separate distribution with its own package repository, but a collection of ready-to-use Debian images with my configuration and a custom, open-source installer. ...
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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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    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: 32,070 This Week
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    PimersusOS

    PimersusOS

    PimersusOS: Lightweight, fast and flexible Linux based on Debian 13.

    PimersusOS-v26-Release is a lightweight Linux environment built as a Debian 13 base for Pimersus Browser, a WebKit-based browser focused on high performance, privacy, and low resource consumption. It is ideal for users migrating from Windows who want a simple, modern browsing experience without unnecessary software. It delivers a fluid and controlled system, perfect for modest machines and for testing the browser on limited hardware.
    Downloads: 783 This Week
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    Linux Q83

    Linux Q83

    LinuxQ83 AMD64 and ARM64 (Raspberry Pi 4)

    New LinuxQ83 kopernik 13.15 ,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...
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    Downloads: 1,351 This Week
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    Soplos Linux Tyron

    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
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    Downloads: 214 This Week
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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 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.
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    Downloads: 250 This Week
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    RisingOS

    RisingOS

    RisingOS: Linux distribution. Debian 13 + XFCE. Local IA ready

    ...(en) RisingOS is a Linux distribution based on Debian 13 Trixie and XFCE 4.20, built with Latin America at the center of every decision — without losing sight of a worldwide audience. It ships its own ecosystem of apps: Rising IA (an automated installer for local, offline AI), Rising Update (a lightweight update manager), Rising Welcome (a friendly onboarding tour), and Rising Today (a personal dashboard, coming soon) — with more on the way.
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    Downloads: 202 This Week
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    MiniOS

    MiniOS

    Portable Debian-based Linux for USB drives and live use

    MiniOS is a lightweight, modular Linux distribution based on Debian, designed for portable use from USB drives and other removable media. It can run as a live system, copy itself to RAM, and save user changes between sessions. MiniOS uses SquashFS modules, supports flexible persistence modes, and provides tools for installation, session management, kernel management, and working with system modules.
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    Dr.Parted Live
    Dr.Parted Live is a bootable GNU/Linux distribution based on Debian testing. Live CD/USB featuring a lightweight Openbox window manager and useful applications for data backup, restore and recovery. It contains Apart GUI that is a front end to the Partclone command line utility, and is capable of bare-metal backup and recovery of disk partitions. It can use external hard drives and network shares.
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    Downloads: 969 This Week
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    MaggiOS

    Operating system based on Debian/Loc-OS, designed to be as lightweight

    The MaggiOS hobby project is an linux operating system based on Debian/Loc-OS, designed to be as lightweight as possible for x86_64 architecture. It uses SysVinit and comes with essential tools such as LibreOffice, GParted, Htop, and Chromium. The project was developed in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela.
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    Amonite

    Amonite

    A lightweight Debian-based mobile GNU/Linux system for ARM64

    Amonite is a curated Debian 13 (Trixie) based GNU/Linux distribution designed around simplicity, efficiency, security, privacy and maintainability. Amonite Mobile provides a mobile-first Wayland environment built from independent upstream components, using labwc and UWSM, with touchscreen support and ARM64 hardware integration. The system integrates mobile-oriented functionality including telephony, messaging, networking, multimedia and camera support, together with Waydroid for...
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    LOOM OS

    LOOM OS

    LooM OS is a blazingly fast, ultra-lightweight Linux distribution

    LooM OS is a blazingly fast, ultra-lightweight Linux distribution based on Debian 12, engineered exclusively for DevOps, SysAdmins, and Power Users. It features a pre-configured DevOps stack, a pure i3wm workflow, and the exclusive LinUtil CLI toolkit for advanced system maintenance
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    BerOS

    BerOS

    Minimal Debian-based Remote thin client OS (RDP/VNC/SSH Support)

    BerOS is a minimal, bootable Debian 12 (Bookworm) Live OS designed to turn any PC into a secure RDP thin client. Booting straight into a lightweight Openbox session, it launches a custom RDP portal. Key Features: * High-Performance RDP: Powered by FreeRDP with RemoteFX, client-side audio, clipboard sync, and auto-resolution. * Dual-Security Modes: User Mode locks settings.
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    WODOS Linux (Abandoned)

    WODOS Linux (Abandoned)

    Emulates classic system styles in DEBIAN with a single click.

    WODOS (Weightless Optimized Debian OS) is a lightweight and performance-focused operating system built on the stability of Debian. Featuring the MATE desktop environment, WODOS offers a familiar, efficient, and user-friendly interface suitable for both newcomers and experienced users. At its core, WODOS includes the 1002xTOOLS — a powerful set of utilities designed to simplify system management, customization, and daily operations.
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    JRescue

    JRescue

    Linux environment for maintenance

    JRescue is an ISO image that includes a variety of tools to perform maintenance on a computer that requires it. It uses Debian 13 as its base and LXQt as the desktop environment, making it a lightweight and fast environment for any computer. Some of the applications included in JRescue are: - Firefox - boot-repair - GParted - Grub Customizer - Disk Usage Analyzer (Baobab) - TestDisk (runs from the terminal) - HardInfo - Clonezilla (runs from the terminal) - Rescuezilla - ClamAV/Clamtk - QDirStat - KDE ISO Image Writer - WoeUSB-ng Requirements: - 1.5 GHz processor (dual-core or better recommended) - 1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended) - 4 GB USB drive (8 GB recommended, or 32 GB if using Ventoy) or standard DVD
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    Downloads: 34 This Week
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    GODOS Linux (Abandoned)

    GODOS Linux (Abandoned)

    This project will not be no longer continued or supported.

    GODOS (Gaming Optimized Debian Operating System) is a lightweight, pre-configured Debian-based Linux system focused on gaming performance, stability, and simplicity. Featuring the modern and responsive KDE Plasma desktop, GODOS provides a clean and efficient user experience. It comes with Steam, Lutris, and Heroic Games Launcher pre-installed, enabling support for native Linux games, Proton/Wine titles, and Epic Games.
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    Scpsec OS
    Scpsec OS is a modern, lightweight, Debian-based Linux distribution designed to provide a fast, stable, and user-friendly desktop computing experience. Built on the reliability of Debian, Scpsec OS combines performance, simplicity, and security into an operating system suitable for everyday users, developers, students, and IT professionals.
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    LSJ-BADA-BACKUP-TOOL

    LSJ-BADA-BACKUP-TOOL

    Debian OS backup & installer. A lightweight Penguin Eggs alternative.

    LSJ-BADA-BACKUP-TOOL is an all-in-one system backup and installation tool optimized for Debian environments. Developed as a direct, lightweight alternative to Penguin Eggs, this tool was built to overcome the complexities of existing remastering software. It seamlessly combines the backup and install processes, allowing you to capture the exact state of your current OS—including custom kernel modules, hardware drivers, and local server environments (DB, WEB, WAS)—and install it perfectly onto a new system. ...
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    BashCore

    BashCore

    A custom Debian live ISO with security tools, no GUI, only Bash.

    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
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    kazamOS
    A Debian-based Linux distribution designed for friends who are stuck on Windows 7 — easy and familiar.
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    PakOS

    PakOS

    A resonably secure operating system from Pakistan

    ...distribution=pakos PakOS Webiste at https://axitechnologies.ai/pak-os-linux/ Alternate Download Links on GitLab for Pakistani Users: https://gitlab.com/pakos-iso-archives/pakos-12-end-of-10/-/package_files/233060048/download & https://gitlab.com/pakos-iso-archives/pakos-13-hindukush/-/package_files/279461965/download All thanks to Hashir Asad, https://pk.linkedin.com/in/hashir-asad PakOS Review by DistroWrite: https://thedistrowriteproject.blogspot.com/2025/08/PakOS-A-Lightweight-Secure-Linux-for-All.html And Open Source Distro based on Debian 12 , made possible with the great support from eznix (https://sourceforge.net/projects/eznixos/ ). PakOS on Debian Derivatives List (https://wiki.debian.org/Derivatives/Census/PakOS) Please contact me and join my Discord server at https://discord.gg/DvBGxAW2D1
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    Enchantment OS

    Enchantment OS

    Linux simplified. A consumer-friendly distro, based on Debian Stable

    UPDATE: 20260731: Announcing Release Candidate RC.1 of Enchantment OS 26 Version Beta.3b is advanced to RC.1 Enchantment OS is a Free/Open Source (FOSS) Linux distribution, tailored for ease of use, reliability and performance. It makes stable, secure Linux software goodness more accessible to nongeeky consumers and small business owners. Based on interviews and user trials with more than 200 real-world consumers fom California to Florida, Enchantment OS...
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