Open Source Unix Shell Operating Systems for Linux
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Ultimate Edition
An Ubuntu remix for both new and experienced Linux sophisticates
Ultimate Edition Linux, previously "Ubuntu Ultimate Edition". We cater to a large base of *nix users including, but certainly not limited to gamers & low resource computers. We have a Ultimate Edition for virtually any user. -
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RichARCH
Creating a Rich experience to ARCH
RichARCH is designed to be a Simple Quick Pure path to Arch Linux including kickstart like automation features. One goal of the project is to only use packages in the basic Arch Linux repos by default with the option to install a few non-standard packages (like Pamac, Spotify, and Warp Terminal). Our hope is that this will help to make Arch Linux more approachable to individual and corporate users. Make sure to backup any data you wish to keep from the storage device you plan to use with the RichARCH installer. Details and installation info can be found at: https://download.sf.net/richarch/InstallAndInfo.pdf - or - https://sites.google.com/view/richarch Supports - AMD / Nvidia drivers - Fully automated installs - LVM storage setup options - Multiple storage formats, including: BTRFS, EXT4, XFS - Desktop Environments: Budgie, Cinnamon, Cosmic, Cutefish, Enlightenment, Gnome, Hyprland, KDE, LXDE, LXQT, Mate, Niri, River, Sway, XFCE -
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IPCop Firewall
Linux firewall distribution geared towards home and SOHO users.
The IPCop Firewall is a Linux firewall distribution. It is geared towards home and SOHO users. The IPCop web-interface is very user-friendly and makes usage easy. -
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ALG
A Fast, Offline, Graphical Installer for Arch Linux
We will follow a quarterly release schedule. This means there will be 4 releases annually. The release for Q1 should be in March. Thank you to all the members in the ALG community for their support. -
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WANem - Wide Area Network Emulator
Wide Area Network Emulator
WANem is a wide area network emulator. It supports various features such a bandwidth limitation, latency, packet loss, network disconnection among other wide area network characteristics. -
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Robolinux
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Syllable Desktop is a complete operating system that is easy to use, powerful, lightweight and extraordinarily fast and responsive. It has its own kernel, filesystem, GUI and applications. Syllable Server is a matching small and efficient Linux server.
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This project is for maintaining a linux system that concentrates on math, logic, and geometry related softwares.
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What is DracOS GNU/Linux Remastered ? DracOS GNU/Linux Remastered ( https://github.com/dracos-linux ) is the Linux operating system from Indonesia , open source is built based on Debian live project under the protection of the GNU General Public License v3.0. This operating system is one variant of Linux distributions, which is used to perform security testing (penetration testing). Dracos linux in Arm by hundreds hydraulic pentest, forensics and reverse engineering. Use a GUI-based tools-tools the software using the CLI (command line interface) and GUI (graphical user interface) to perform its operations. Now Dracos currently already up to version 3.1.5 with the code name "KUNTILANAK WITH REMASTERED".
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DIET-PC (DIskless Embedded Technology Personal Computer) is a software kitset enabling IT professionals to build an open source GUI appliance based on commodity x86 (PC), PowerPC (Mac) or ARM (handheld) hardware, using an embedded Linux methodology.
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Liberté Linux
Liberté Linux: Mission-critical stealth communication
Liberté Linux is a secure, lightweight, and easy to use Gentoo-based Linux distribution intended as a communication aid in hostile environments. Liberté installs on a USB key, and boots on any computer or laptop. -
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vinuxproject
Vinux is an Ubuntu derived distribution for blind & visually impaired.
Vinux supports software text to speech and Braille support from boot-up to shutdown. Users can use installation medium to install independently with no sighted assistance required. Vinux supports command line environment speech, Desktop environment speech and magnification features. Vinux comes with an accessible suite of software and has an excellent mailing list support group. -
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The clash New Generation now focuses on making a versatile OS environment for embedded systems allowing users to customize the resulting platform into routers, firewalls, 3G gateways, access points, emergency rescue system or even diskless clients.
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<<Hack|Track GNU/Linux
Distro Penetrasing Live System Burn to USB Flash Disk & Run.
<<Hack|Track GNU/Linux is an open source operating system developed by the HTGL Project from Indonesia which provides penetration testing. -
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KaNaPi
Educational Linux Distribution
Main goals: * Prepare operating system based on Linux kernel and free software for use at home from scratch by building sources. Binary packages/images are also available. * Each package is installed in separate directory, so you can use different versions of applications and libraries by design. * There is only one user 'kanapi' with root permissions, so you don't have to login, remember passwords, etc. * Simple configuration * Automatic compilation. -
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Entropy Linux
Arch based, Modern, Midweight, Practical, Experimental, AMD, Szmelc
Based on Arch. Built for Power Users and Sysadmins. Built for those who demand control over their system. Optimized for AMD™, it features a global dark theme and a suite of powerful tools for advanced users. Developed by two lead devs and their squad, it’s raw, unpolished, and built for those who love to tinker, learn, and push boundaries. Why Entropy? Power & Flexibility: Designed for power users, sysadmins, and DevOps pros. Advanced Toolset: Custom utilities to boost productivity, AMD™ Optimized: Engineered for peak performance on AMD hardware. Part of a Vision: A key piece of an evolving ecosystem, connecting projects seamlessly. Entropy is a constantly evolving system—designed to be explored, tweaked, and refined. Some setup may be required, but that’s part of the fun. What to Expect? A robust, adaptable distro with powerful tools and limitless customization. Occasional bugs, experimental features, and hidden easter eggs because pushing limits isn’t always smooth! -
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Tux Hat Linux
What you see, is what you get! GNU/Linux Arch Based Distro
# Summary: Tux Hat Linux is a Arch Linux Based Distro. K.I.S.S. principle, keeping the UNIX logic within a GNU/Linux System. This OS has a main menu script / auto session program call tuxhatlinux within that you can load up Fluxbox, also have setup-tuxhat to setup the system live session and to install it to a HDD. It is a very lightweight distro. and giving the users the freedom at hands. # Tux Hat Linux Pastebin to use, modified, study, and learn from the source. http://pastebin.com/u/unixwz0r # Info: The Live ISO is under 700mb and can be put on a CD-R/DVD-R/USB and boot up on any x86 & x86_64 PC computers. Fluxbox has a simular config to FluxBSD, and Fluxbox has been updated to 1.3.7. # IRC Freenode: irc.freenode.net #bsdgeekclub @UNIXwz0r (owner) Tux Hat Linux Project # More Screenshots http://ipodpunker.deviantart.com -
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FlickOS
Lightweight, Elegant and Sustainable Operating System
FlickOS is designed to be lightweight, fast and sustainable, with focus on efficient use of system resources. The project is based on Ubuntu 20.04 and LXLE, which provides a stable and well-supported foundation. Unnecessary packages and services are stripped away, leaving only the essential components needed to minimize resource usage. FlickOS have complete suite of applications like LibreOffice, Firefox, VLC and many essential software for daily use. Save the environment, recycle your old PCs and Flick it. Support If you are having trouble installing or have some suggestions, you can email me at dvbondoy@gmail.com. You may also join our Reddit community at r/flickos, I am always there to answer your questions. Create issues at https://github.com/dvbondoy/FlickOS/issues Download the ISO file, write it to flash-drive using Etcher and boot your computer to the USB. -
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NebiOS Alternative Mirror (Official)
An Ubuntu Linux-based OS that aims to end user.
NebiOS is Ubuntu-based secure, privacy-focused universal OS for daily life, creativity, gaming & more. Official mirror - use if main site has download issues. Main sites: nebisoftware.com/nebios (current) → nebios.org (transitioning) ⚠️ DON'T DOWNLOAD FROM UNKNOWN SOURCES! === 🚀 NebiOS X (next-gen) is here! Currently available as public beta in both SourceForge (here in "nextgen" folder) and nebios.org (under construction). Early release due to dev challenges - better hardware recommended. === 📋 NebiOS 3 Requirements (Stable - Final X11 version): - 64-bit dual-core x86/ARM, 2GB RAM, 24GB storage - OpenGL 3 GPU (something like Intel HD 4000 or better), Vulkan 1.3 for gaming - Works on 2012+ PCs. Raspberry Pi 4: 720p 30fps (due hardware limits) VM Support: Most software works (VirtualBox, VMware, QEMU). NebiOS X needs properly Wayland-supported 3D acceleration (only VMware supported in current situation). ⚠️ NebiOS 2 support ends when X goes final (stable). -
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Life
Linux for Education based on Ubuntu MATE
Li-f-e: Linux for Education. A free Linux distribution for education. -
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DracoLinux
Simple and flexible GNU/Linux distribution
Draco is an independently developed GNU/Linux distribution for i486 compatible computers, with focus on simplicity and flexibility. Draco has an distinct separation between the base system and third-party (provided by pkgsrc), the advantage of this approach is that the base system will work without third-party; And third-party applications are completely isolated from the base system, unable to break your system. -
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GeeXboX is a standalone media player Linux distribution, based on MPlayer. It's a small bootable LiveCD which allows you to play your favorites multimedia (audio/video/images) files. It works on x86 and PPC computers.
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HackShark Linux
Lightweight Linux distro for penetration testing
Based on MATE environment HackShark Linux is a lightweight distribution for penetration testing, cyber forensic investigation and vulnerability assessment purpose. -
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OB2D Linux
B2D/OB2D 中文 Linux 計劃
B2D／OB2D 主要在於 "嘗試實證" 以下構想雛型： ＊ 小而美。 ＊ 安裝容易 ＊ 中文環境佳。 ＊ 先採用 debian 套件(apt-get)，它日再發展成自己的套件庫。 ＊ 彈性大，採用模組化架構，可任意拆裝變形加入創意。 ＊ 多用途：桌面、工作站、伺服器、無碟電腦教室應用。 -
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Serenity Linux
Serenity Linux (Debian based distro)
Serenity Linux is a Debian based Linux distro that looks to streamline the process of using KVMs. Basically, it's an OS in an OS. The optimized simultaneous running of multiple operating systems at once is the goal of Serenity Linux.
