TechRefreshing Linux is an independent Debian-based desktop operating
system created by Anup Kumar Yadav and TechRefreshing. It combines the
stability of Debian with a polished KDE Plasma desktop, a macOS-inspired
layout, beginner-friendly system tools, APT and Flatpak support, and a
custom welcome and support experience.

TechRefreshing Linux is designed for everyday desktop users, including
people moving from Windows to Linux. It includes Firefox, LibreOffice,
VLC, Thunderbird, GIMP, KDE utilities and the Calamares graphical
installer.

TechRefreshing Linux is an independent project and is not produced,
endorsed or supported by the Debian Project.

Features

  • Debian 13 Stable foundation
  • KDE Plasma 6 desktop
  • Beginner-friendly macOS-inspired layout
  • Calamares graphical installer
  • APT and Flatpak software support
  • Custom welcome, recovery and diagnostic tools
  • Windows dual-boot detection
  • No mandatory TechRefreshing telemetry

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License

GNU General Public License version 3.0 (GPLv3)

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Additional Project Details

Operating Systems

Linux

Languages

English

Intended Audience

End Users/Desktop

User Interface

KDE

Programming Language

Python, Unix Shell

Related Categories

Unix Shell Desktop Environment Software, Unix Shell Operating Systems, Unix Shell Live CD Distro, Python Desktop Environment Software, Python Operating Systems, Python Live CD Distro

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2026-09-03