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    AfagOS

    AfagOS

    Like AgarimOS, but with a more vanilla experience

    AfagOS translates to "caresses" in English. It conveys a sense of gentle touch, care, and affection, which is a fitting name for a distro that aims to provide a smooth, pleasant, and user-friendly experience. AfagOS 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. There are two users: anon root In both cases, the password is...
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    Realm OS

    Realm OS

    RealmOS: High-performance MX Linux KDE workstation for power users.

    Project Title: RealmOS: Official Universe Edition Description: RealmOS is a high-performance Linux distribution built for developers, power users, and students. Based on the rock-solid MX Linux (AHS) and featuring the KDE Plasma desktop environment, RealmOS combines stability with a futuristic aesthetic. Why choose RealmOS? The Universe Theme: Pre-configured with the "Universe Neon" look, custom icons, and the classic "Wobbly Windows" effect.
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    disk-sentinel

    Lightweight Linux daemon that prevents unnecessary HDD spin-ups using

    Disk Sentinel is a lightweight Linux daemon designed to intelligently manage mechanical hard drives (HDDs) by placing them into standby mode when idle — without causing unnecessary wake-ups. Its main goal is to reduce mechanical wear, power consumption, noise, and heat, especially in servers, NAS systems, and homelab environments where many disks contain cold or rarely accessed data.
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    QP Real-Time Event Frameworks & Tools

    QP Real-Time Event Frameworks & Tools

    Real-Time Event Frameworks based on active objects & state machines

    ...Native QP ports and ready-to-use examples are provided for ARM Cortex-M (M0/M0+/M3/M4/M7/M33/...) as well as other CPUs. The QP RTEFs can also work with many traditional RTOSes and General-Purpose OSes, such as Linux and Windows.
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    Vuu-do

    Vuu-do

    GNU/Linux project, using Devuan as a base.

    Vuu-do is a lightweight project based on Devuan using the Openbox WM. There are mini's to build on, or maximal versions with programs already installed. (Now a Mate-mini as well). Current images are NOT uefi enabled!! MBR FTW! In the process of moving source code only for apps to: https://git.devuan.org/greenjeans NEWS: 5-12-2026 New Vuu-do ob-max-z uploaded! NEWS: 5-06-2026 New VuuPaper app uploaded! NEWS: 3-31-2026 Devuan 6 mate-mini-xlibre uploaded! NEWS: 3-17-2026 Devuan 6...
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    File Shredder Express

    File Shredder Express

    Shred your files and folders securely

    This program shreds your files and folders securely and fast. https://github.com/shampuan/File-Shredder-Express
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    LajtLinux
    [PL] LajtLinux to hobbystyczny zestaw lekkich obrazów Debiana Testing z minimalistycznym Waylandem i lekkimi menedżerami okien (sway, river, labwc, niri, mangowc, dwl). Obrazy zawierają autorski, otwartoźródłowy instalator graficzny i są tworzone głównie na własny użytek. Jeśli ktoś przy okazji z nich skorzysta — będzie mi bardzo miło 🙂 Pełny opis znajdziesz w pliku README.txt lub pod adresem: https://sourceforge.net/projects/lajtlinux/files/ [EN] LajtLinux is a hobby project...
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    fltr

    fltr

    Like grep but for natural language questions

    fltr is a minimal, dependency-free filtering utility written in C, inspired by UNIX philosophy and designed for high-performance data stream filtering. It allows users to apply pattern-based rules to lines of input—much like grep or awk—but with a focus on simplicity, low overhead, and customizability. It's intended for those who need a small, efficient tool to clean, parse, or analyze large streams of textual data on the command line without complex scripting or configuration.
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    Koha + DSpace 9.2 Live DVD ISO (2026.01)

    Koha + DSpace 9.2 Live DVD ISO (2026.01)

    Koha 25.11.00 + DSpace 9.2 Live ISO Installer based on Ubuntu 22.04.5

    Koha + DSpace Live is a Live Bootable and Installer ISO based on Ubuntu 22.04.5 (Koha Version: 25.11.00 and DSpace Version: 9.2) This ISO boots only in Legacy BIOS mode and not in Secure Boot Mode After booting from the Live DVD/USB, use the following login credentials: Login: library (Displayed as 'Open Digital Library') Password: library This Live ISO contains additional Desktop Environments (aka D.E) providing different User Interfaces. If you wish to choose a Lightweight...
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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) Info: https://www.bashcore.org
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    G-USB-Formatter

    G-USB-Formatter

    Advanced USB Memory Device Format Tool

    With advanced settings and multiple format options, it allows you to format devices connected via USB. My Github: https://github.com/shampuan/G-USB-Formatter This program is a lightweight tool that allows you to format your USB storage devices using more features on Debian-based systems.
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    vidurOS

    vidurOS

    An ultra-light Linux distro built for cybersecurity, AI/ML work

    🚀 Introducing VidurOS — A Custom Linux Distro for Cybersecurity, Programming & AI/ML After weeks of deep customization, testing, and design, I’m excited to announce the launch of VidurOS 🎉 🔥 What is VidurOS? A lightweight, blazing-fast Linux distribution built from Ubuntu Server 22.04 — optimized for: • 🛡️ Cybersecurity Tools (Nmap, Wireshark, Metasploit & more) • 💻 Programmers & Devs (Python, Node.js, C/C++, Git, Vim) • 🧠 AI/ML Enthusiasts (Jupyter, pip, SciPy preloaded — with TensorFlow/PyTorch optional) • 💾 Old PCs & VMs (XFCE-based, ISO size ~1.7 GB) 🌟 Built using Cubic, with custom theming, a responsive UI/UX, and designed to revive low-spec hardware...
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    Zeus-Raw-Copy

    Zeus-Raw-Copy

    Raw Disc Clone Tool

    This program runs on Debian-based Linux systems and performs raw cloning from disk to disk, disk to image, and image to disk. It is powered by the dd tool. Much better here: https://sourceforge.net/p/sysbackres/ https://github.com/shampuan/Zeus-Raw-Copy
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    Flow-Arch

    Flow-Arch

    Productivity-first Arch Linux OS with enforced Pomodoro and Hyprla

    Flow Arch is an Arch-based operating system built for extreme productivity. Unlike other distros designed to keep you engaged, Flow Arch is designed to get you into a "flow state" and respect your time. Built on the fluid Hyprland compositor, it offers a distraction-free, tiling window manager environment out of the box. The core philosophy is simple: Urgency drives focus. Flow Arch forces you to set intentions immediately upon login. It features system-level...
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    Free Download Manager

    Free Download Manager

    Powerful modern download accelerator and organizer for all platforms

    Free Download Manager for Windows, macOS, Android, and Linux allows you to adjust traffic usage, organize downloads, control file priorities for torrents, efficiently download large files and resume broken downloads. Free Download Manager (FDM) is a versatile, user-friendly software that revolutionizes how users manage and accelerate their downloads. It seamlessly integrates with various browsers, making it an essential tool for anyone who downloads files frequently.
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    Rescuvera

    Rescuvera

    Data Recovery Application for Linux Systems

    This program is a GUI that utilizes some console-based data recovery tools. It recovers data from memory cards, flash drives, and external and internal magnetic drives. It supports image creation and image processing. This program carries no warranty, and all responsibility rests with the user. https://github.com/shampuan/Rescuvera
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    Fake USB Tester

    Fake USB Tester

    This program tests USB sticks and tells you if they are fake or not.

    TR and UK Language included. This program tests USB sticks and tells you if they are fake or not. The program is powered by Michel Machado's f3 program. The maintainer of f3: https://fight-flash-fraud.readthedocs.io/en/latest/introduction.html https://github.com/shampuan/Fake-USB-Tester Bu program, USB bellekleri sınayarak sahte olup olmadıklarını size bildirir. Program, Michel Machado'nun f3 programından güç alır.
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    SyncManager

    SyncManager

    Sync manager that helps you sync your files across different locations

    SyncManager is a custom-made lightweight synchronization manager that helps you synchronize files and folders across different locations. SyncManager lets you synchronize your data in two ways: manually or automatically. Manual syncing mode lets you decide what and when to synchronize data, while automatic syncing mode synchronizes data based on its average synchronization time. It also offers three distinct synchronization types: two-way, one-way, and one-way update, allowing you to...
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    Benjen

    Benjen

    A lightweight monitoring tool

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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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    radiOS

    radiOS

    Linux for Amateur Radio

    radiOS is a ham radio-centric, customized version of Arch Linux. Arch is generally recommended to experienced Linux users but radiOS should help you to get to know one of the most versatile and fun Linux distributions around. Not to mention use your radio without having to compile a bunch of programs yourself. radiOS comes with tools for use with amateur radio, especially SOTA, POTA, and GNU Radio Companion with HackRF Software Defined Radio. If it doesn't work as expected, or you would...
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    Rename Express (the tool extension)

    A fast filename renaming tool

    A powerful filename renaming tool capable of efficiently modifying, lowercasing, or uppercasing large quantities of files. This quick and robust utility is written in C and supports extended regular expressions for searching and substituting pattern strings in filenames. It is compatible with both Linux and Windows operating systems.
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    CliFM

    CliFM

    The command line file manager

    A file manager for the Unix terminal. Unlike most file managers out there, based on the TUI, CliFM is entirely based on command-line. It is also ultra-lightweight, lightning fast, extensible, and written in C.
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    DebianDC

    DebianDC

    DebianDC is a Active Directory Domain Controller distribution

    What is DebianDC? DebianDC is a specialized distribution developed on Debian GNU/Linux for setting up and managing a Samba Active Directory (AD) environment. DebianDC: - Provides automatic and repeatable installation - Enables the deployment of Samba Active Directory Domain Controllers - Manages DNS, Kerberos, and related AD components - Supports daily management and monitoring tasks with lightweight graphical tools https://github.com/eesmer/DebianDC
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