MODOS is a small Debian-based operating system featuring the Cinnamon desktop environment, designed to run directly from a USB drive. Using the Live CD, you can explore the system without installing it, though by default, changes are lost after shutdown or reboot. To enable persistent storage, you can installed with the InstallOS.sh in the Files Section.

Key Features:
Latest download version: DEBIAN13
Latest runnning version: MODOS DEBIAN13
Cinnamon desktop environment for a modern and user-friendly interface
Includes integrated #DODOS Tools
Minimal storage requirement: 3 GB on your USB drive

User Accounts:
Root user: root (password: root)
Sudo user: user (password: user)

Note: MODOS is built on Linux-Live, so without persistence, all changes are temporary. For a fully persistent setup, install the OS via InstallOS.sh on an external drive.

Features

  • only 64bit & UEFI Support
  • Debian 13 Base – Stable and up-to-date Linux foundation
  • Cinnamon Desktop Environment – Modern, user-friendly interface
  • Live USB Ready – Run directly from a USB drive without installation
  • Persistence Support – Save changes using a script
  • Integrated 1002xTOOLS – Collection of my TOOLS
  • Minimal Storage Requirement – Only 3 GB needed on your USB drive

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License

GNU General Public License version 3.0 (GPLv3)

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Operating Systems

Linux

Intended Audience

End Users/Desktop

Registered

2021-04-11