Technology
Linux Distributions
Linux distributions and their derivatives.
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Distribution↕ | Description↕ |
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| antiX | A lightweight distro well suited for older PCs including a 'Legacy' 5.10 and 'Modern' 6.1 kernels for better hardware support. Large app choice from both Debian and antiX repositories. systemd and elogind free. |
| Astra Linux | A Russian distribution developed to meet the needs of the Russian army and other armed forces and intelligence agencies. It provides data protection up to the level of "top secret" in Russian classified information grade. It has been officially certified by Russian Defense Ministry, Federal Service for Technical and Export Control and Federal Security Service. |
| Bharat Operating System Solutions (BOSS) | An Indian Linux distribution |
| Canaima | A Venezuelan Linux distribution. |
| Corel Linux | Short-lived commercial desktop Linux distribution, bought by Xandros Linux. |
| CrunchBang Linux | A small distribution and Live CD based on Debian Stable, featuring the Openbox window manager and tint2 panel with GTK+ applications. Development has ended for CrunchBang as of February, 2015. |
| Deepin | A Chinese Linux Distribution developed by Wuhan Deepin Technology Co. |
| Devuan | A fork of Debian begun in 2014 with the primary goal of allowing user choice in init systems, by decoupling software packages from systemd. |
| DoudouLinux | A discontinued distribution intended for children. |
| Dreamlinux | A discontinued Brazilian distribution. |
| Elive | A light-weight Linux distribution featuring the Enlightenment desktop, designed to be simple and suitable for new Linux users who want a fully functional environment. |
| Emdebian Grip | A small-footprint distribution based on and compatible with Debian, intended for use on resource-limited embedded systems. |
| Finnix | A small system-administration Live CD that is available for multiple architectures |
| gLinux | gLinux is a Linux Distro used for Google Employees. |
| gNewSense | Originally based on Ubuntu and later upon Debian, and developed with sponsorship from the Free Software Foundation. Its goal is user-friendliness, but with all proprietary (e.g. binary blobs) and non-free software removed. |
| grml | Live CD for system recovery |
| HandyLinux | Designed for senior citizens running old computers for which Windows have become too slow |
| Kali Linux | A completely customizable distribution used for penetration testing. Kali is based on Debian and is used mostly by security experts. Originally named BackTrack (named after the homonym class of backtracking algorithms), it is developed by Offensive Security. In March 2013, the Offensive Security team rebuilt BackTrack on Debian and released it under the name Kali Linux. |
| Kali NetHunter | Mobile version of Kali Linux available for rooted and non-rooted devices. |
| Kanotix | An installable live DVD/CD for desktop usage using KDE and LXDE, focusing on convenient scripts and GUIs for ease of use. |
| LEAF Project | The Linux Embedded Appliance Framework. A tiny primarily floppy-based distribution for routers, firewalls and other appliances. |
| Libranet | A discontinued operating system based on Debian. |
| LiMux | An ISO 9241 industry workplace certified Linux distribution, deployed at the City of Munich, Germany. |
| LMDE | A Debian-based version of Linux Mint that does not use any elements of Ubuntu, maintained to ensure continuity should Ubuntu stop being maintained or other issue affecting the core Mint distribution. |
| Maemo | A development platform for hand held devices such as the Nokia N800, N810, and Nokia N900 Internet Tablets and other Linux kernel–based devices. |
| MEPIS | A discontinued OS that focused on ease of use. Significant derivatives include antiX and MX Linux. |
| MintPPC | For PowerPC computers. Although MintPPC uses some Linux Mint Debian Edition code, it is not Linux Mint. |
| Musix GNU+Linux | Intended for music production, graphic design, audio, video editing, and other tasks. It is built with only free software. |
| MX Linux | A midweight OS based on Debian Stable with core components from antiX and using Xfce, offering simple configuration, high stability, solid performance and medium-sized footprint. |
| NepaLinux | A Debian- and Morphix-based distribution focused for desktop usage in Nepali language computing. |
| OpenZaurus | Debian packages and ROM image for the Sharp Zaurus PDA. Replaced by Ångström distribution. |
| Pardus | Developed by Turkish National Research Institute of Electronics and Cryptology. Prior to 2013 it used PISI as the package manager, with COMAR as the configuration framework. Starting with Pardus 2013, it is Debian-based. |
| Parrot OS | A Linux distribution based on Debian used by penetration testers. |
| Parsix | Optimized for personal computers and laptops. Built on top of Debian testing branch and comes with security support. |
| PelicanHPC | Dedicated to setting up a computer cluster. |
| Peppermint OS | A Linux distribution based on Debian and Devuan Stable, and formerly on Ubuntu. It uses the Xfce desktop environment. |
| PureOS | A Linux distribution based on Debian with a focus on privacy, security, and convenience. |
| Q4OS | A light-weight Linux distribution with Trinity and Plasma desktop environments. |
| Raspberry Pi OS | Desktop-oriented distribution, formerly known as Raspbian. Developed by the Raspberry Pi Foundation as the official OS for their family of low-power Raspberry Pi single-board computers. |
| SolydXK | Xfce and KDE desktop focused on stability, security and ease of use. |
| SparkyLinux | A Debian-based Linux distribution which provides ready to use, out of the box operating system with a set of slightly customized lightweight desktops. Sparky is targeted to all the computer's users who want replace existing, proprietary driven OS to an open-sourced.. |
| Sunwah Linux | A Chinese Linux distribution |
| Tails | Tails or The Amnesic Incognito Live System' is aimed at preserving privacy and anonymity, with all outgoing connections forced to go through Tor. |
| TurnKey Linux | Open source project developing a family of free, Debian-based appliances optimized for ease of use in server-type usage scenarios. Based on Debian since 2012; formerly on Ubuntu. |
| TrueNAS | Designed for network-attached storage (NAS) and derived from the FreeBSD-based FreeNAS (later known as TrueNAS Core or TrueNAS Legacy). |
| Twister OS | Raspberry Pi OS based distribution using Xfce with themes based on other OSes intended for the Raspberry Pi, RK3399 CPU, and x86-64 architecture. |
| Univention Corporate Server | Enterprise distribution with integrated IT infrastructure and identity management system by the company Univention GmbH, Germany. A full version for up to 5 users for tests and for private use can be downloaded for free. |
| Uruk GNU/Linux | Uruk GNU/Linux is a PureOS-based Linux distribution utilizing the Linux-libre kernel. |
| Webconverger | Debian Live-based browser only distribution, similar to ChromeOS. However based on Firefox and dwm, with no user sign-in, no special hardware required and designed for public places. |
| Whonix | An anonymity focused Linux distribution consisting of two virtual machines, a workstation and a Tor gateway running Debian. |
| Vyatta | Commercial open source network operating system includes routing, firewall, VPN, intrusion prevention and more. Designed to be an open source Cisco replacement. |
| VyOS | Free routing platform. Because VyOS is run on standard amd64, i586 and ARM systems, it is able to be used as a router and firewall platform for cloud deployments. |
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