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    Talos Linux

    Talos Linux

    Talos Linux is a modern Linux distribution built for Kubernetes

    Talos Linux is Linux designed for Kubernetes – secure, immutable, and minimal. Supports cloud platforms, bare metal, and virtualization platforms. All system management is done via an API. No SSH, shell or console. Production-ready supports some of the largest Kubernetes clusters in the world. Open source project from the team at Sidero Labs.
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    Winux Operating System

    Winux Operating System

    The definitive successor for Windows 10 users

    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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    joborun linux

    joborun linux

    Like Arch built from ground up with runit

    Arch as it was meant to be, simple, fast, secure, cutting edge - without the systemd labyrinth to choke it Utilizing runit (default) init and service supervision - alternatives offered Abiding to Arch goals and principles more than Arch-Linux itself Build from source in the complete absence of systemd and libraries using eudev, consolekit2, seatd, libudev-zero and other alternatives.
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    Linux Q83

    Linux Q83

    LinuxQ83 AMD64 and ARM64 (Raspberry Pi 4) (Radxa Orion O6)

    LinuxQ83 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...
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    ThoriumOS

    ThoriumOS

    ChromiumOS fork with Thorium Browser, x264/x265 codecs

    ThoriumOS is an experimental Chromium OS fork maintained by the creator of the Thorium web browser. It is focused on optimizing Chrome OS for performance, developer control, and flexibility, especially on legacy or non-Google hardware. ThoriumOS provides a fast and lightweight desktop environment centered around the Chromium browser, aiming to give users a secure, privacy-respecting, and efficient alternative operating system. The project builds on Chromium OS's open-source base while...
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    EVE OS

    EVE OS

    EVE is Edge Virtualization Engine

    EVE is an open-source, secure, and container-optimized operating system for edge computing, developed by the LF Edge foundation. It enables enterprises to deploy and manage edge applications on heterogeneous hardware platforms using a zero-trust architecture. EVE supports virtual machines, containers, and unikernels while being hardware-agnostic, making it suitable for industrial gateways, edge clusters, and IoT devices. With its remote provisioning, lifecycle management, and built-in...
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    SkiffOS

    SkiffOS

    Any Linux distribution, anywhere

    ...It integrates Buildroot and Docker to create minimal, reproducible OS images that boot directly into a containerized user environment. SkiffOS supports running full Linux distros or custom applications in containers, providing both performance and modularity. It’s ideal for IoT deployments, secure kiosk systems, and remote-controlled appliances.
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    Liya Linux

    Liya Linux

    Arch Linux based distribution aiming to be preconfigured.

    ...Key features include: Performance-Optimized: Lightweight and efficient, ideal for low-spec devices. Customizable: Supports multiple desktop environments and window managers. Secure: Adheres to Arch’s security practices with timely updates. Two ISOs: x86_64-v2 for older hardware (e.g., AMD Bobcat, Intel Nehalem) and x86_64-v3 for modern CPUs (e.g., AMD Zen, Intel Haswell). Whether you're a developer, student, or tinkerer, Liya Linux provides a
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    openFyde

    openFyde

    openFyde supported hardware "x86 PC with Intel HD graphics

    overlay-amd64-openfyde is the official overlay repository for the amd64 (x86_64) build of openFyde, a Chromium OS-based distribution tailored for developers, power users, and alternative devices outside of Google's supported ChromeOS hardware. openFyde offers a fast, secure, and web-centric desktop experience with support for Linux apps, Android containers, and cloud integration. This overlay includes the custom configurations and firmware patches necessary to optimize openFyde for generic x86_64 devices such as laptops and desktops.
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    Linux Kodachi 9

    Linux Kodachi 9

    Secure open source Linux distribution

    A minimal, terminal-only live ISO based on Debian 13 (Trixie) crafted for two critical missions: bulletproof testing of the full Kodachi toolchain and operating as a dedicated SOCKS proxy gateway for your network. Built for power users, hardened servers, and elegant headless deployments. https://www.kodachi.cloud/wiki/bina/terminal-version.html https://www.kodachi.cloud/wiki/bina/index.html
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    Tock OS

    Tock OS

    A secure embedded operating system for microcontrollers

    Tock is a secure, embedded operating system designed for microcontrollers and low-power hardware platforms. Written in Rust, it uses a novel kernel architecture where the OS runs a minimal trusted core and all userland code, including device drivers, is sandboxed and isolated. Tock is ideal for IoT devices, wearables, and embedded research projects where reliability and safety are critical. Its capability-based security model and preemptive multitasking allow developers to safely run...
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    Melawy Linux

    Melawy Linux

    Melawy Linux

    Melawy Linux - дистрибутив операционной системы Linux, основанный на пакетной базе Arch Linux, установщике Calamares, с индивидуально разработанным оформлением под: загрузчик rEFInd, экран загрузки Plymouth, менеджер входа в систему SDDM, рабочий стол KDE Plasma. Продукт является открытым программным обеспечением со свободной лицензией. Проект нацелен на сегмент ПК и ноутбуков. Приглашаем энтузиастов для совместной разработки, тестирования программ и оформления. Site:...
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    sealos

    sealos

    Sealos is a production-ready Kubernetes distribution

    A Cloud Operating System designed for managing cloud-native applications. Sealos['siːləs] is a cloud operating system distribution based on the Kubernetes kernel. Using the cloud like using a personal computer, reducing the cost of the cloud to 1/10 of the original.
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    Horust

    Horust

    Horust is a supervisor / init system written in rust

    Horust is a Rust-based init system for Linux, designed to be fast, simple, and secure. Unlike traditional init systems, Horust focuses on stateless configuration using TOML files and aims to bring predictability and ease of use to system boot and service management. Written with Rust’s safety guarantees, Horust provides features like dependency handling, parallel service startup, and logging, making it suitable for containers, embedded systems, or minimal Linux environments where systemd is too complex or heavy.
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    Netdeep Secure Firewall

    Netdeep Secure Firewall

    Next Generation Open Source Firewall

    Netdeep Secure is a Linux distribution with focus on network security. Is a Next Generation Open Source Firewall, which provides virtually all perimeter security features that your company may need. It offers Web content filters, ensuring better performance of the network, allowing users to use the service efficiently and securely, providing a deep control of the use of the Web access service, blocking access to unwanted websites, Virus, Spam, Applications and intrusion attempts. ...
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    MOFO Linux

    MOFO Linux

    A live Linux environment for computing without censorship barriers.

    MOFO Linux contains Encrypted DNS over HTTPS, OpenVPN, Tor, Freenet, I2P, and other software tools which provide anonymous and / or secure access to the internet and circumvention of state censorship restrictions.
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    Bottlerocket OS

    Bottlerocket OS

    An operating system designed for hosting containers

    Bottlerocket is a free and open-source Linux-based operating system meant for hosting containers. Bottlerocket focuses on security and maintainability, providing a reliable, consistent, and safe platform for container-based workloads. This is a reflection of what we've learned building operating systems and services at Amazon. The base operating system has just what you need to run containers reliably, and is built with standard open-source components. Bottlerocket-specific additions focus...
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    LX Linux

    LX Linux

    A light version of Debian with minimal installed using LXDE.

    LX Linux is a distro based on Debian using LXDE as DE with some customization. The installation process uses Calamares. Recommended for very old machines, like 15 years old or more. live password: live Come with some extra repositories to install 3rd part packages (optional). - If brightness keys do not work, open a terminal: sudo nano /etc/default/grub where GRUB_CMDLINE_LINUX_DEFAULT="xxxxx" put acpi_backlight=video or acpi_backlight=vendor try one or another and test...
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    rCore-Tutorial-Book-v3

    rCore-Tutorial-Book-v3

    A book about how to write OS kernels in Rust easily

    rCore-Tutorial-Book-v3 is the official book for the third version of the rCore OS tutorial series, a comprehensive educational resource for learning operating system development using the Rust programming language. Targeted at the RISC-V architecture, this tutorial guides learners step-by-step through building a minimal, safe, and modern OS kernel from scratch. It is written in Markdown and powered by mdBook, making it easy to read, navigate, and contribute to. The book combines theoretical...
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    Securonis has been discontinued, a new distro renamed to Cyrethium. Please follow https://cyrethium.org for more details
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    Hermit for Rust

    Hermit for Rust

    Hermit for Rust

    Hermit-RS is a Rust-based unikernel designed for high-performance and cloud computing applications. By combining the safety and concurrency features of Rust with the minimalistic approach of unikernels, Hermit-RS offers a secure and efficient runtime environment. It is particularly suited for running single-tenant applications directly on hypervisors or bare-metal hardware, reducing overhead and improving performance.
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    Genode

    Genode

    Genode OS Framework

    Genode is a capability-based, component-oriented operating system framework focused on building secure, modular, and flexible operating systems. Unlike monolithic or microkernel-only designs, Genode allows developers to construct OSes from fine-grained components that communicate through well-defined interfaces. It supports multiple kernels including NOVA, seL4, and Fiasco.OC, and has been used to build everything from microhypervisors to full desktops. Genode places strong emphasis on...
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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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    FunOS

    FunOS

    FunOS is a Linux distro based on Ubuntu LTS with JWM window manager

    FunOS is a lightweight and minimal GNU/Linux distro, based on Ubuntu LTS. Using the JWM window manager. It comes without Snap.
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    PakOS

    PakOS

    A resonably secure operating system from Pakistan

    PakOS accepted on DistroWatch as 1st and Only Pakistani Linux Distro https://distrowatch.com/table.php?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/ ). ...
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