Basalt Linux

Basalt Linux 1.2 "Obsidian" — Stable Release

A free, open-source Linux distribution built on Debian 13 (Trixie) with Xfce desktop. Designed for users who want a fast, lightweight system that works out of the box — no post-install configuration required.

Latest: v1.2 "Obsidian" (Stable)
Base: Debian 13 Trixie | Desktop: Xfce 4.20
Installer: Calamares | Arch: x86_64

WHY BASALT LINUX?
• Out-of-box experience — fully pre-configured, ready to use in minutes
• Lightweight — optimized for both older and modern hardware
• Stable — built on Debian 13 Trixie foundation
• Beginner-friendly — designed for Windows and macOS migrants
• Fast boot times, minimal resource usage, maximum performance

Simple. Stable. Ready to use.

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