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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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    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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    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
    Downloads: 11 This Week
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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    Encrypt Express

    Encrypt Express

    A simple file/folder encryption application based on the 7zip-full.

    This program, based on the 7zip-full package on Debian systems, encrypts your files or folders along with their content names. It does this by entering a specified command and parameters into the 7zip tool using a Python script. https://github.com/shampuan/encrypt-express
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    File-Name-Fixer

    File-Name-Fixer

    Renames files and folders with problematic and very long names

    Renames files and folders with problematic and very long names to work properly in Windows. (English language added to GUI). https://github.com/shampuan/File-Name-Fixer
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    System Resource Monitor

    System Resource Monitor

    SRM a lightweight desktop app for real-time CPU and Memory monitoring.

    System Resource Monitor is a lightweight, Python-based desktop application designed for real-time monitoring of CPU and Memory performance. Built with Tkinter for the GUI, Matplotlib for dynamic graphing, and Plyer for cross-platform desktop notifications, this tool empowers users to keep track of CPU and memory usage efficiently. With customizable update intervals, data exporting capabilities, and built-in alerts for resource spikes, System Resource Monitor is perfect for anyone looking to...
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    Ficl - small systems scripting with OO
    Ficl is a lightweight, embeddable scripting language designed to be incorporated into other programs, and especially embedded systems that may have memory and OS constraints. Applications include scripting, hardware bring-up, rapid prototyping, and system extensions. Unlike Lua or Python, Ficl acts as a component of your system - you feed it stuff to do, it does the stuff, and comes back to you for more. You can export compiled code to Ficl, execute Ficl code from your compiled code, or...
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