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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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ArkOS
Another rockchip Operating System
Another rockchip Operating System. This OS came about from an initial fork of The Retro Arena to support a roms folder on a NTFS partition so that the management of roms could be done by simply putting you SD card into an appropriate card reader on a Windows 10 computer. Through various upgrades and tweaks overtime, it has diverged significantly from TheRA and it's time to rebrand this distro. With suggestions provided by community members, ArkOS was chosen. -
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Salix is a linux distribution based on Slackware that is simple and easy to use. Salix aims to be completely backwards compatible with Slackware, so Slackware users can benefit from Salix repositories.
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Ultimate Edition
An Ubuntu remix for both new and experienced Linux sophisticates
Ultimate Edition Linux, previously "Ubuntu Ultimate Edition". We cater to a large base of *nix users including, but certainly not limited to gamers & low resource computers. We have a Ultimate Edition for virtually any user. -
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RichARCH
Creating a Rich experience to ARCH
RichARCH is designed to be a Quick Simpler Path to Arch Linux including kickstart like automation features and Hyprland ricing options. Just one command to start the latest complete installer for Arch. One goal of the project is to only use packages in the basic Arch Linux repos by default with the option to install some non-standard packages. Our hope is that this will help to make Arch Linux more approachable to individual and corporate users. Details and installation info can be found at: https://download.sf.net/richarch/InstallAndInfo.pdf or https://sites.google.com/view/richarch Supports - AMD / Nvidia drivers - Fully automated installs - LVM storage setup options - Multiple storage formats, including: BTRFS, EXT4, XFS - GUI Environments: Budgie, Cinnamon, Cosmic, Cutefish, Enlightenment, Gnome, Hyprland, KDE, LXDE, LXQT, Mate, Niri, Omarchy, River, Sway, XFCE - Install Profiles (like HyprVibe, SecOps, Workstation, Server, Omarchy, Kool's Dots) -
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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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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 stripping unnecessary components and adding user-requested features. -
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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 42 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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Window Maker Live
Window Maker Live Linux Distribution
Window Maker Live is an installable Linux Live ISO based on the current Trixie branch of Debian. The system uses the Window Maker window manager as the default graphical user interface. Window Maker Live's components have been carefully preconfigured and the desktop environment has a consistent visual appearance. Window Maker Live integrates selected components from other desktop environments such as XFCE4, MATE, LXQT, with a particular focus on GNUstep. The main idea behind this project is to integrate the Window Maker window manager as default user interface on top of a standard Debian/Trixie base system. It also serves as an alternate installation medium for Debian/Trixie. The second main idea not directly visible on the surface level is the inclusion of many useful command line utilities and tools for system administration. This effectively turns wmlive into a UNIX administrator's workbench for rescue and repair operations. -
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Vanilla OS Live ISO Builder
Vanilla OS Live ISO Builder.
Vanilla OS Live ISO provides the official live environment and installer for Vanilla OS, a Linux distribution that blends immutability, security, and user-friendliness. Built on Ubuntu with an immutable root file system, Vanilla OS uses ABRoot and Distrobox to offer transactional updates and containerized app environments. The live ISO project enables users to boot and test the OS without installation, and includes the Calamares installer to simplify the setup process. It ensures users can preview the experience, hardware compatibility, and performance before committing. -
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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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IPCop Firewall
Linux firewall distribution geared towards home and SOHO users.
The IPCop Firewall is a Linux firewall distribution. It is geared towards home and SOHO users. The IPCop web-interface is very user-friendly and makes usage easy. -
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Robolinux
Announcing Robolinux Cinnamon 14.1
Announcing The New Robolinux Series 14 Mate LTS - 2034 Robolinux is very pleased to announce a completely new 14.1 Mate privacy centered 1inux operating system you can download freely while also offering our users an optional 14+ advanced upgrade which comes with our Untracker and FAAST Boot along with one click popular privacy software installers like Tor and I2p, Wireshark and Bleachbit plus many more for a fair and reasonable price. Robolinux14.1-Mate is ideal for beginners and advanced users. We are proud that it comes with Enoch AI which is TOTALLY 100% PRIVATE, FREE, HONEST & UNCENSORED built into Robolinux Cinnamon 14.1 The Robolinux 14.1 version with rock solid Long Term Support through 2034! requires users to set secure boot in their BIOS. It is currently available in the Cinnamon desktop flavor. we will release series 14 Xfce version in the next two months.For more information please see Readme file. Warmest regards John Martinson Robolinux.org -
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OS-uninstaller
Remove any operating system in 1 click !
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LibreELEC
Just enough OS for KODI
LibreELEC is a minimalist 'Just enough OS' Linux distribution for running Kodi. Our documentation can help you install and configure LibreELEC to run Kodi or develop and build installation images using our build system. -
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Vinari OS 5.0.0 KRYPTON
Vinari OS 5.0.0 KRYPTON - Debian 13 Trixie based 64-Bit OS
Vinari OS 5.0.0 KRYPTON represents the next stage in our Debian-based evolution, now built on the 64-bit Debian 13 “Trixie” platform. Designed for both everyday users and developers, this release delivers a polished, reliable, and cohesive experience. At its foundation, Vinari OS 5.0.0 KRYPTON features the modern GNOME desktop environment, refined with practical enhancements such as GSConnect, DashToDock, and other usability-focused extensions. Continuing our focus on simplicity and efficiency, Vinari OS 5.0.0 KRYPTON uses the standard ‘deb’ packaging format for smooth system updates. It also includes seamless Flatpak and Flathub integration out of the box, giving users immediate access to a wide, flexible range of software. -
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RebornOS
Made For You - Made With You
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. -
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ALG
A Fast, Offline, Graphical distribution based on Arch Linux
October 2025 ISOs have been released! 3 new ISOs - PLASMA, GNOME, XFCE have been released. Thank you to all the members in the ALG community for their support. -
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WANem - Wide Area Network Emulator
Wide Area Network Emulator
WANem is a wide area network emulator. It supports various features such a bandwidth limitation, latency, packet loss, network disconnection among other wide area network characteristics. -
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Chromium OS Raspberry Pi
Build your Chromium OS for Raspberry Pi 4B
Build your Chromium OS for Raspberry Pi 4B, Pi400, and the latest Raspberry Pi 5. We get it, it's confusing. There are Chromium OS for Raspberry Pi, openFyde that happens to boot on Raspberry Pi, and FydeOS for You - Raspberry Pi 400, these are different releases. This project is about Chromium OS for Raspberry Pi, not FydeOS for You - Raspberry Pi 400, also not openFyde. This project aims to only ship vanilla Chromium OS developed by Google and the Chromium Authors, ported to the world's favorite single-board computer - the Raspberry Pi platform. -
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Mobilinux - Linux for Android
This application will allow you to install and run Linux on Android !
The app supports ROOTED as well as NOROOTED devices. Use your mobile as a Pocket PC !! For Root Method: The application creates a disk image on a flash card, mounts it and installs an OS distribution. Applications of the new system are run in a chroot environment and working together with the Android platform. All changes made on the device are reversible, i.e. the application and components can be removed completely. Installation of a distribution is done by downloading files from official mirrors online over the internet. The application requires superuser rights (ROOT).Installing a new operating system takes about 15 minutes. The recommended minimum size of a disk image is 1024 MB (with LXDE), and without a GUI - 512 MB. Noroot Method: Install MOBICONSOLE addon and then install the linux on a non-rooted phone. -
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LEAF Linux Embedded Appliance Framework
A secure, feature-rich, customizable embedded Linux network appliance
A secure, feature-rich, customizable embedded Linux network appliance for use in a variety of network topologies. Although it can be used in other ways; its primarily used as a Internet gateway, router, firewall, and wireless access point. LEAF documentation wiki http://bering-uclibc.zetam.org -
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DIET-PC (DIskless Embedded Technology Personal Computer) is a software kitset enabling IT professionals to build an open source GUI appliance based on commodity x86 (PC), PowerPC (Mac) or ARM (handheld) hardware, using an embedded Linux methodology.
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TobbeOS
TobbeOS is a GNU/Linux distro based on Arch linux
Welcome to TobbeOS!! TobbeOS is a GNU/Linux distro based on Arch linux, it is a full desktop with Qtile as its window manager and much more. Important keys to know about: Mod = Super key (Windows key) Mod + E - Open Emacs - Need to install with script tobbeos/emacs_install.sh Mod + Return - Open Terminal (Kitty) Mod + s - Show hotkeys Mod + left Shift + s - Show alias for fish shell Mod + left Shift + Tab - Open web browser (Zen) Mod + left Shift + q - kill window Mod + d - Rofi (Program Launcher) !!!!! ISO is moved, go to: https://tobbeos.lysakermoen.com/ and install latest ISO !!!!! -
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mbp-fedora
Fedora ISO with Apple T2 patches built-in
mbp-fedora is a custom Fedora Linux spin tailored specifically for Apple MacBook Pro devices, particularly those with T2 chips and newer hardware. This project provides an Ansible-based automation toolset for configuring Fedora to work optimally on MacBooks, handling quirks related to Apple’s proprietary hardware such as keyboard, touchpad, Wi-Fi, audio, and secure boot features. It aims to make Fedora a first-class experience on Apple hardware without requiring deep Linux knowledge or manual driver patching, and it’s actively updated with fixes for new kernel versions.
