BcalcOS Linux is a good-to-go, general-use desktop system based on Devuan. It is systemd-free, utilizes XLibre, and includes Brave Origin as the default browser.

A custom, GUI installer walks users through installation. The BcalcOS Welcome Center helps new users install curated applications and perform basic system tasks. A BcalcOS repository provides not only BcalcOS packages, but also several third-party applications not currently available in the Devuan repositories.

The BcalcOS Discourse community includes short vignettes (~ 1–2 minute reads) covering useful information about the system, its applications, and other topics of interest. Some examples:
- BcalcOS Installer: Design Notes & Trade-offs
- Dual Boot Grub Note
- BcalcOS Theme & Icons
https://bcalcos.discourse.group/t/bcalcos-vignettes/79

Project principles:
- Simpler is usually better.
- Open process produces better outcomes.
- Value effort and merit.
- Treat people as individuals

Features

  • Devuan based
  • XLibre display server
  • Brave Origin default
  • BcalcOS repository
  • Xfce desktop
  • BcalcOS theme & icons
  • BcalcOS custom apps
  • custom GUI installer
  • USER isouser | PW 1234

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License

GNU General Public License version 3.0 (GPLv3)

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  • 5 out of 5 stars
    Recommended! And I haven't even downloaded it yet. Going to though, based on Brian's philosophy and aesthetic, not to mention the rhetoric.
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Additional Project Details

Operating Systems

Linux

Intended Audience

End Users/Desktop

Registered

2026-08-19