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This page provides general information about
notable Linux distributions in the form of a categorized list. Distributions are organized into sections by the major distribution they are based on, or the
package management system they are based around.
[edit] Debian-based
Debian GNU/Linux is a distribution that emphasizes
free software. It is supported on many hardware platforms. Debian and distributions based on it use the
.deb package format and the
dpkg package manager.
| Distribution | Description |
| 64 Studio | Attempts to specialize in audio and video production on x86-64 workstations. |
| AbulÉdu | French. Designed for data processing in educational establishments. |
| AGNULA | Former DeMuDi for multimedia production |
| aptosid | Multilingual desktop-oriented Live CD based on Debian unstable. Formerly sidux. |
| BeatrIX | A compact distribution from the Czech Republic that focuses on providing a user-friendly desktop environment. |
| Bharat Operating System Solutions | A Debian-based Linux distribution. This software is also known by the acronym BOSS GNU/Linux or simply BOSS Linux. |
| BLLOS | Based on Debian |
| Corel Linux | Commercial. Short-lived desktop distribution, bought by Xandros Linux. |
| CrunchBang Linux | A formerly Ubuntu based distribution featuring the lightweight Openbox window manager and GTK+ applications and has been designed to offer a good balance of speed and functionality. |
| Damn Small Linux | A desktop Linux distribution designed to be extremely lightweight and run on less powerful hardware. |
| Dreamlinux | A Brazilian Linux distribution. |
| Elive | A Live CD and Distribution featuring Enlightenment as the only window manager. Aims to be intuitive and easy to use. |
| Finnix | A small system administration Live CD that is available for multiple architectures. |
| Freespire | A Debian-based, community-driven and -supported project tied to the commercial Linspire distribution. |
| Gibraltar | Commercial. Router/firewall distribution. |
| gnuLinEx | A distribution promoted by the government of Extremadura, Spain. |
| grml | Live CD for system recovery |
| Hikarunix | A distribution solely for studying and playing the game of Go. Based on Damn Small Linux. |
| Jolicloud | Jolicloud is in development and Pre-beta testing. Jolicloud is built upon Debian and Ubuntu 9.10, but is tweaked to be more suitable for computers that have weaker specifications in terms of disk storage, memory and screen size. It is designed to run on relatively low-powered netbook computers. |
| Kanotix | An installable live CD for desktop usage using KDE, focusing on convenient scripts and GUI for ease of use. |
| Knoppix | The first Live CD (later DVD) version of Debian GNU/Linux. |
| Kurumin | Earlier, it was a version of the Knoppix distribution, modified with Debian and designed for Brazilian users. |
| LEAF Project | The Linux Embedded Appliance Framework. A tiny primarily floppy-based distribution for routers, firewalls and other appliances. |
| LiMux | An ISO 9241 industry workplace certified Linux distribution, deployed at the City of Munich, Germany. |
| Linspire | Commercial. Desktop-oriented distribution, previously called Lindows. Focuses on a proprietary software application manager obtained via a paid (CNR) subscription. Bought by Xandros Linux. |
| Maemo | A development platform for hand held devices such as the Nokia N800, N810 and Nokia N900 Internet Tablets and other Linux-based devices. |
| MEPIS | Focuses on ease of use. Also includes lightweight variant called antiX. antiX is meant to be used on older computers with limited hardware. |
| MintPPC | Linux Mint for PowerPC computers. |
| Neopwn | Debian-based network penetration-testing distribution for mobile phones. |
| 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. |
| Outernet Server | A modified version of Debian that installs pre-configured and is specifically meant for a High speed multimedia Networks. |
| Parsix | Optimized for personal computers. |
| Progeny Componentized Linux | Distribution from Progeny Linux Systems which was also founded by Debian founder Ian Murdock. |
| puredyne | puredyne is a live distro developed to provide media artists with a complete set of tools for realtime audio and video processing. |
| PureOS | Based on Debian Testing. |
| Rxart | Desktop-oriented distribution. Focused on providing proprietary software. |
| Sacix | A Debian Pure Blend originally created to support the educational and free software diffusion goals of the Telecentres project of the city of São Paulo, Brazil. |
| Salgix | Distribution developed and maintained by GMSI (Gemini Microsystems International) for its line of Visual Computing workstations. |
| Skolelinux | A distribution from Norway. It is provided as a thin client distribution for schools. |
| Sunwah Linux | A Chinese distribution |
| Symphony OS | Includes the Mezzo desktop environment. Previous versions were based on Knoppix. |
| The Linux Router Project | A defunct floppy-based distribution for routers and firewalls. Supplanted by LEAF Project. |
| Ubuntu | A distribution sponsored by Canonical Ltd. as well as receiving major funding from South African Mark Shuttleworth. Aims to offer a complete and polished desktop on a single CD. |
| Ulteo | Virtual desktop project |
| Untangle | Multi-functional firewall; network protection, email filtering, web filtering |
| UserLinux | Commercial distribution that would have included GNOME. Short-lived. |
| Vyatta | Commercial open source network operating system includes routing, firewall, VPN, intrusion prevention and more. Designed to be an open source Cisco replacement. |
| Xandros Open Circulation Edition | Based on Xandros 3.0 Standard Edition. DVD burning is disabled and CD burning is restricted to a maximum speed of 4X. |
| Xebian | For the Xbox home gaming console. |
[edit] Knoppix-based
Knoppix, itself, is based on Debian.
| Distribution | Description |
| Feather Linux | It boots from either a CD or a USB flash drive. Uses Knoppix-based hardware detection and the Fluxbox window manager. |
| Kaella | The French translation of Knoppix. |
| Morphix | A Live CD distribution with different flavours, including GNOME. Used as a base for many other custom live distribution such as Clusterix, PHLAK or Gnix. |
| Musix | A Knoppix/Debian based distribution, intended for music production, graphic design, audio, video editing, and other tasks. It is built with only free software. |
| PHLAK | A Live security distribution based on Morphix. |
[edit] Ubuntu-based
Ubuntu is a distribution based on
Debian. Each has a different release schedule: Debian's release cycle is 2 years, and Ubuntu's is 6 months. Ubuntu's packages are downloaded from Debian, re-packaged with Ubuntu version numbers and integrated to the system with Ubuntu-specific patches as needed. Ubuntu officially only supports 2 computer architectures; Debian, about 10. Ubuntu has two maintenance lines (stable, in development); Debian has several suites (stable, testing, unstable, experimental).
[edit] Official distributions
These Ubuntu variants simply install a set of packages different from the original Ubuntu, but since they draw additional packages and updates from the same repositories as Ubuntu, all of the same software is available for each of them.
| Distribution | Description |
| Ubuntu Server Edition | An official derivative made for use in servers. Ubuntu Server handles mail, controls printers, acts as a fileserver, can host LAMP and more. |
| Kubuntu | An official derivative of Ubuntu using KDE instead of the GNOME which is used by default in Ubuntu. |
| Xubuntu | An official derivative of Ubuntu using Xfce. Xubuntu is intended for use on less-powerful computers or those who seek a highly efficient desktop environment on faster systems, and uses mostly GTK+ applications. |
| Lubuntu | Lubuntu is a project that is intended to lead to an official derivative of the Ubuntu operating system that is "lighter, less resource hungry and more energy-efficient", using the LXDE desktop environment.[1][2] |
| Edubuntu | A complete Linux-based operating system targeted for primary and secondary education. It is freely available with community based support. The Edubuntu community is built on the ideas enshrined in the Edubuntu Manifesto: that software, especially for education, should be available free of charge and that software tools should be usable by people in their local language and despite any disabilities. Since version 8.04, Edubuntu has now been named Ubuntu Education Edition and has been made as an add-on for the Ubuntu operating system. |
| Gobuntu | Gobuntu was an official derivative of the Ubuntu operating system, aiming to provide a distribution consisting entirely of free software. It was officially announced by Mark Shuttleworth on July 10, 2007, and daily builds of Gobuntu 7.10 began to be publicly released. The project ended around the release of 8.04 and has since merged into mainline Ubuntu as a 'free software' option. |
| Ubuntu JeOS | Described as "an efficient variant [...] configured specifically for virtual appliances". |
| Ubuntu Mobile | An embedded operating system designed for use on mobile devices. The operating system will use Hildon from maemo as its graphical frontend. |
| Ubuntu Netbook Edition[3] | Released in 2008, Netbook Edition is an official derivative of Ubuntu designed for netbooks using the Intel Atom processor. |
| Chromium | Google's OS[4] to be used on various tablet computers as well as netbooks and nettops. It is primarily Internet-based, launching each app within the Chrome browser. The OS uses a user interface very similar-looking to the Chrome internet browser instead of GNOME, KDE, etc. |
[edit] Contributed distributions
| Distribution | Description |
| Ubuntu Studio | Based on Ubuntu, providing open-source applications for multimedia creation aimed at the audio, video and graphic editors. |
| Mythbuntu | Based on Ubuntu and MythTV, providing applications for recording TV and acting as a media center. |
[edit] Third-party distributions
Unofficial variants and derivatives are not controlled or guided by
Canonical Ltd. and are generally
forks with different goals in mind:
| Distribution | Description |
| ABC GNU/Linux | An Ubuntu-based distribution for building Beowulf clusters |
| Asturix | Ubuntu-based distribution dedicated to novel people in linux. |
| Baltix | Ubuntu-based distribution for Lithuanian and Latvian people. Supported languages are Lithuanian, Latvian, Estonian, Russian, English, Norwegian and other around Baltic region. Main language is Lithuanian. |
| BackTrack | Developed by Remote Exploit and designed for penetration testing. |
| BlankOn | Ubuntu-based distribution for users in Indonesia. |
| Buildix | An Ubuntu-based Linux distribution, developed by Global IT professional services firm, ThoughtWorks. For agile developers. |
| EasyPeasy | Fork of Ubuntu designed for netbooks |
| eBox | Router/Firewall and NAS/PDC |
| Eeebuntu | Specifically for the Eee PC range of netbooks |
| Element OS | Based on Xubuntu, made for Home theater PCs |
| Fluxbuntu | Light-weight and featuring the Fluxbox window manager |
| gNewSense | Designed for users who wish to use only free software. It is officially sponsored and recommended by the Free Software Foundation. The project has also produced a set of scripts that allow anyone to create a free distribution. In 2011, gNewSense will be based on Debian and no longer on Ubuntu. |
| Goobuntu | An Ubuntu-based distribution used internally by Google. Not available outside of Google. |
| gOS | Uses the GNOME desktop environment with user interface enhancements to make it work more like Mac OS X, it also features Google Apps, Picasa, Google Gadgets and other web-based applications, and comes with Wine 1.0 pre-installed |
| Guadalinex | Ubuntu-based distribution promoted by the local government of Andalucia, Spain, for home users and schools. |
| Hiweed | Chinese Linux distribution, based on Ubuntu. Its features include preconfigured Chinese applications, such as Chinese (simplified) input method, Chinese-English and English-Chinese dictionaries, and Chinese (simplified) true-type fonts. |
| HP Mi | Based on Ubuntu 8.04 LTS, designed by Canonical and HP for use on the HP Mini 1000 and 110 series netbooks.[5] |
| Impi Linux | South African and focuses on the enterprise and government sector. |
| Kuki Linux | Lightweight Ubuntu-based Linux distribution founded by João Ferro, built to be a replacement for the Linpus Linux Lite distribution on the Acer Aspire One. |
| Leeenux Linux | Based on Ubuntu, for Asus Eee PC with 7" screen |
| Linux4One | Based on Ubuntu, specially designed to work on the Acer Aspire One series |
| Linux Mint | Linux Mint synchronizes its release-cycle with Ubuntu's, and is tailored to user-friendliness for desktop users. Also features a Debian-based edition. |
| LinuxMCE (Linux Media Center Edition) | Kubuntu based distribution that provides in-depth HTPC functionality as well as home automation. |
| LinuxTLE | A Thai Linux distribution. |
| LliureX | A distribution by the Generalitat Valenciana |
| LOUD (LCSEE Optimized Ubuntu Distribution) | An Ubuntu distribution used at West Virginia University. It contains several specialized educational packages as well as its own themes and login manager. |
| Maryan Linux | Based on Ubuntu. Uses Enlightenment as its default window manager, also has Fluxbox and Pekwm ready to use. It is aimed at users migrating from Microsoft Windows. |
| MAX | Stands for MAdrid LinuX. |
| Minimal Desktop for Ubuntu | A slimmed version of the GNOME-based Ubuntu install, with a similar version for KDE and Fluxbox. It is targeted at experienced, but learning, Linux users. |
| Molinux | Ubuntu based initiative to introduce the Castile-La Mancha community in Spain to the information society. |
| Moon OS | Moon OS uses the Enlightenment window manager and also has an LXDE version, and is based on the LTS release. |
| Netrunner | Netrunner features KDE instead of GNOME. |
| nUbuntu (Network Ubuntu) | Based on Ubuntu. Available as a Live CD and Full Install with tools needed for penetration-testing servers and networks. |
| OpenGEU | Ubuntu based distribution with Enlightenment window manager, previously known as Geubuntu. |
| Peppermint OS | A light-weight LXDE distribution for cloud applications through Mozilla Prism. Based on Lubuntu[6] |
| PC/OS | Its primary interface is Xfce but there is also a GNOME release available. There is also a release that is geared towards web centric applications. |
| Poseidon Linux | For academic and scientific use. Based on Ubuntu, but enhanced by e.g. GIS/maps, numerical modelling, 2D/3D/4D visualization, statistics, tools for creating simple and complex graphics, programming languages. |
| PSUbuntu | Ubuntu distribution intended for the PlayStation 3. |
| Qimo 4 Kids | educational games for children aged 3 and up. Ubuntu-based with easy to use interface. |
| Sabily | Ubuntu based distribution for Muslims (formerly Ubuntu Muslim Edition). |
| Spri | Lightweight Ubuntu derivative replacing GNOME desktop environment with lightweight IceWM window manager. Designed for aging and low powered computer hardware. |
| Super OS | Aiming to provide an ‘out of the box’ experience, containing various enhancements over Ubuntu. |
| Trisquel | Fully free software, based on Ubuntu. |
| TurnKey Linux Virtual Appliance Library | Open source project developing a family of free, Ubuntu-based appliances optimized for ease of use in server-type usage scenarios. |
| U-lite | Has the main goal to be very light consuming hardware resources. The last version uses the LXDE desktop environment. It was previously called Ubuntulite. |
| XBMC Live | An embedded operating system with XBMC Media Center designed to make any computer into a dedicated media center appliance. |
| Ylmf OS | Based on Ubuntu and uses a Windows XP-like design. |
| ZevenOS | Similar to BeOS, with some extra tools. |
[edit] Gentoo-based
Gentoo is a distribution designed to have highly optimized and frequently updated software. Distributions based on Gentoo use the
Portage package management system with
emerge or one of the alternative package managers.
| Distribution | Description |
| Calculate Linux | Calculate Linux is a family of distributions. |
| funtoo | Based on Gentoo. |
| Gentoox | An adaptation of Gentoo for the Xbox. |
| iloog | For academic/student usage. |
| Knopperdisk | A new distribution aimed at USB sticks. |
| Kororaa | Aimed at easy installation of a Gentoo system by using install scripts instead of manual configuration. |
| Nova | Made in Cuba. |
| Pentoo | Penetration-testing Live CD. |
| Sabayon Linux | An installable Live DVD with multiple desktop environments. Uses a customized version of Red Hat's Anaconda Installer. Includes a Media Center application. |
| SystemRescueCD | System rescue Live CD version of Gentoo. |
| Tin Hat Linux | Based on hardened Gentoo. |
| Ututo | Made in Argentina. |
| VidaLinux | Uses Anaconda as its installer. |
[edit] Pacman-based
Pacman is a package manager that is capable of resolving dependencies and automatically downloading and installing all necessary packages. In theory, a user need only run a single command to completely update the system.
| Distribution | Description |
| Arch Linux | An i686- and x86-64-optimized distribution targeted at experienced users. Arch runs on a rolling release system and uses the pacman utility for package management. |
| Chakra | A Linux distribution originally based on Arch Linux and focused on the KDE Software Compilation. |
| DeLi Linux | A desktop based mini distribution with office suite, web browser and other graphical programs to run on a 486. Built from scratch with some influences from Slackware and CRUX. |
| Frugalware | A general purpose Linux distribution designed for intermediate users. Has some influences from Slackware, and uses a heavily modified version of the Pacman package manager, Pacman-G2, a fork of a cvs version of the complete rewrite of Pacman-G1 by Aurelien Foret (the old monolithic Pacman-G1 is written by Judd Vinet). The packages are tar archives that are compressed using bzip2. |
[edit] RPM-based
Red Hat Linux and
SUSE Linux were the original major distributions that used the
RPM file format, which is today used in several package management systems. Both of these later divided into commercial and community-supported distributions. Red Hat Linux divided into a community-supported distribution sponsored by
Red Hat called
Fedora, and a commercially supported distribution called
Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
| Distribution | Description |
| aLinux | Formerly known as Peanut Linux |
| ALT Linux | Several distributions including Master, Compact, and Junior, Server, Terminal. |
| Ark Linux | Ark Linux is meant to be easy enough for the new Linux user while powerful enough for long-time veterans and developers. |
| Caldera OpenLinux | Caldera bought SCO then took the SCO name and no longer produces a Linux distribution. Last release: 3.1.1 - Jan. 30, 2002 |
| cAos Linux | A general purpose distribution. Designed to have low overhead, run on older hardware, and be easily customizable. |
| Fedora | Community-supported distribution sponsored by Red Hat. It usually features cutting-edge Linux technologies. |
| Linkat | A distribution promoted by the government of Catalonia, Spain. |
| Lycoris Desktop/LX |
| Mandriva Linux | Easy to use system through its unique Control Center. |
| Red Hat Linux | Split into Fedora Core and Red Hat Enterprise Linux. The last official release was Red Hat Linux 9 in March 2003. |
| SUSE Linux | A desktop-oriented Linux distribution by Novell, Inc., popular in Europe.
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- openSUSE - A community-developed branch, sponsored by Novell. It maintains a strict policy of ensuring all code in the standard installs will be from Free/Libre/Open-Source Software solutions, including Linux kernel Modules. Novell's enterprise Linux products are all based on the codebase that comes out of the openSUSE project.
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server - A server-oriented Linux distribution supplied by Novell, Inc. and targeted at the business market.
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (previously branded Novell Linux Desktop) - A desktop-oriented Linux distribution supplied by Novell, Inc. and targeted at the enterprise market.
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time - A specialized version of the SUSE distribution from Novell designed to support low latency for time critical operations.
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| Turbolinux | Based on Red Hat Linux. |
| Vine Linux | A Japanese distribution based on Red Hat Linux. |
| YOPER | A desktop distribution from New Zealand that focuses on optimizing system performance for workstation use. |
[edit] Fedora-based
[edit] Red Hat Enterprise Linux-based
| Distribution | Description |
| Asianux | A distribution co-developed between Red Flag Software Co., Ltd., Miracle Linux Corp. and Haansoft, INC., focused on Chinese, Japanese and Korean supports. |
| CentOS | Community-supported distribution that aims to be compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux without the inclusion of proprietary software. |
| ClearOS | Small Business Server. File, Print, Messaging, UTM, VPN. |
| Fermi Linux LTS | Based on Scientific Linux.[9] |
| Miracle Linux | Developed by Japanese software vendor Miracle Linux Co., Ltd |
| Oracle Enterprise Linux | Supported by Oracle. Aims to be fully compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux. |
| Red Flag Linux | A distribution developed in China and optimized for the Chinese market. Based on Asianux. |
| Rocks Cluster Distribution | A distribution for building a High-Performance Computing computer cluster, with a recent release supporting Cloud computing. It is based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux but with extensions to support large multi-node heterogeneous systems for clusters (HPC), Cloud, and Data Warehousing (in development). |
| Scientific Linux | A distribution co-developed by Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory and the European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN), which aims to be compatible with and based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux. |
| SME Server | Based on CentOS and targeting Small and Medium Enterprises. |
| TrixBox | A Voice Over IP (VoIP) distribution based on CentOS. |
[edit] Mandriva Linux-based
| Distribution | Description |
| Annvix | A security-focused server distribution. Originally based on Mandrake 9.2 but has diverged a lot. Discontinued. |
| Caixa Mágica | A Portuguese distribution. |
| MCNLive | A Mandriva-based distribution designed to run from CD or USB Flash Drive, focused on multimedia, internet, graphics. |
| PCLinuxOS | A Live CD distribution. Originally based on Mandrake 9.2. Later rebased on Mandriva 2007. |
| Trinity Rescue Kit | Aimed specifically at offline operations for Windows and Linux systems such as rescue, repair, password resets and disk cloning |
[edit] PCLinuxOS-based
| Distribution | Description |
| Karoshi | A PCLinuxOS-based distribution designed for use in schools. |
[edit] Slackware-based
Slackware is known as a highly customizable distribution that stresses ease of maintenance and reliability over cutting-edge software and automated tools. Generally considered a distribution for advanced users, it is often suggested to those who want to learn the inner workings of a Linux operating system.
| Distribution | Description |
| Austrumi | An 108 MB bootable live CD as of version 1.9.3 |
| BasicLinux | A mini Linux designed to run in old PCs (386). Has a certain degree of compatibility with Slackware packages. |
| HostGIS | HostGIS Linux is a Slackware based distribution specifically made for handling GIS information. |
| KateOS | A desktop distribution aimed at intermediate users. It uses Xfce as its default desktop environment. |
| MuLinux | Floppy-based distribution with replaceable modules. |
| NimbleX | Completely customizable through the NimbleX website. |
| Recovery Is Possible | Live CD for system maintenance and recovery.[10] |
| Salix OS | Uses Xfce or LXDE as its default desktop environment. |
| Sentry Firewall | A firewall, server or intrusion detection system distribution. |
| Slackintosh | An unofficial port of Slackware to the PowerPC architecture. |
| Slamd64 | An unofficial port of Slackware to the x86-64 architecture. |
| SLAX | A very popular live CD which aims to provide a complete desktop for general use. Permanent installation of SLAX is not recommended or supported; it is designed for "live" use only. |
| STUX | Live CD |
| SuperGamer | A Live DVD Linux Distribution focused on gaming. |
| Topologilinux | Designed to run from within Microsoft Windows, Topologilinux can be installed without any changes to the user's hard disk. |
| VectorLinux | A lightweight distribution designed to be easy to use even for new users. Generally considered well-suited for older hardware. |
| Wolvix | A desktop-oriented Linux distribution based on Slackware, mainly targeted at home users, featuring Xfce. |
| Zenwalk | Originally a minimal version of Slackware, Zenwalk has evolved into a very different operating system; however, compatibility with Slackware is still maintained. |
| ZipSlack | A lightweight and portable version of Slackware |
[edit] SLAX-based
SLAX's modularity and reputation of quality have made it a popular base for other
live CD projects.
| Distribution | Description |
| Emnix | A SLAX-based distribution focused around portability and practicality. Production has ceased and Emnix replaced with Project Esma. |
| DAVIX | A live CD for data analysis and visualization. |
| DNALinux | A small distribution designed for running bioinformatics software, including BLAST and EMBOSS. |
[edit] Others
The following distributions are simply not categorized under the preceding sections.
| Distribution | Description |
| Alpine Linux | A security-oriented, lightweight Linux distribution based on uClibc and BusyBox. |
| Bifrost | Small, for networking |
| Billix | A live CD or live USB system administration toolkit and multi-boot distribution with the ability to install any of the included distributions. |
| Coyote Linux | Router/firewall distribution. |
| CRUX | CRUX is a lightweight, i686-optimized distribution targeted at experienced users. The focus is "keep it simple", which is reflected in a simple tar.gz-based package system, BSD-style initscripts, and a relatively small collection of trimmed packages |
| DD-WRT | Embedded firewall distribution. |
| Devil-Linux | Router/firewall/server distribution running from CD or USB. Configuration held on USB or floppy disk. |
| Draco GNU/Linux | Uses pkgsrc for package management. |
| DSLinux | Version of Linux designed for the Nintendo DS. |
| dyne:bolic | Live CD geared toward multimedia (audio and video) production, but comes with other non-media specific application (e.g.: word processor, desktop publisher). |
| ELinOS | Distribution for embedded systems by SYSGO. ELinOS focuses on industrial application and provides real-time extensions. |
| Endian Firewall | Specializes in Routing/Firewalling and Unified Threat Management. |
| Familiar Linux | Distribution for iPAQ handhelds. |
| Fli4l | a single floppy ISDN, DSL and Ethernet-Router. |
| Foresight Linux | A distribution built around the Conary package manager. |
| FREESCO | A free replacement for proprietary routers supporting up to 10 network cards and up to 10 modems. |
| GeeXboX | Live CD media center distribution, mainly to play special-encoded video files (e.g.: .ogg, XVID) on home theater. |
| GoboLinux | An alternative distribution which redefines the file system hierarchy by installing everything belonging to one application in one folder under /Programs, and using symlinks from /System and its subfolders to point to the proper files. |
| Google Chrome OS | Designed by Google. Not yet released in binary form, though source code and directions to manually build it (under the name "Chromium-Based OS") are available.[11] |
| IPCop | Router/firewall distribution. |
| iPodLinux | Embedded Linux firmware for the Apple iPod based on the µCLinux kernel. |
| Jlime | Distribution for the HP Jornada 6xx and 7xx and NEC MobilePro 900(c) handhelds. |
| KaeilOS | Embedded Linux distribution |
| Lunar Linux | A source code-based distribution descended from Sorcerer GNU/Linux. |
| MCC Interim Linux | MCC Interim Linux, possibly the first Linux distribution. Created by the Manchester Computing Centre in February 1992. |
| MkLinux | A legacy distribution for PowerPC systems that runs the Linux kernel as a server on top of the Mach microkernel. |
| Mobilinux | By Montavista for smartphones. |
| MontaVista Linux | Embedded systems distribution by MontaVista Software. |
| NASLite | a floppy-based Linux designed to turn an old computer into a simple Network Attached Storage device. |
| Nitix | Developed by Net Integration Technologies Inc., Nitix claims to be the first autonomic Linux-based server operating system. |
| OpenWrt | Embedded firewall distribution. |
| Paldo GNU/Linux | Paldo GNU/Linux uses the UPKG Package manager. Using UPKG makes Paldo a mix of a source and a binary distribution. |
| Pardus | Developed by Turkish National Research Institute of Electronics and Cryptology. It uses PISI as package manager, COMAR as configuration framework. |
| PS2 Linux | Sony Computer Entertainment distribution released officially for the PlayStation 2 video game console. |
| Puppy Linux | A mini distribution which runs well under low-end PCs - even under 32 MB RAM. |
| rPath | A distribution built around the Conary package manager. |
| SliTaz GNU/Linux | A small desktop distribution. The ISO is under 30 MB; runs entirely in RAM; uses its own tazpkg package system. |
| Smallfoot | Developed by the Santa Cruz Operation ( SCO UNIX / SCO Group ), formerly Caldera - based on Caldera OpenLinux 3.x and 4.x binaries. |
| SmoothWall | Router/firewall distribution. |
| Softlanding Linux System | One of the earliest distributions, developed from 1992–1994; Slackware was originally based on it. |
| Sorcerer | A source code-based distribution. |
| Source Mage GNU/Linux | A source code-based distribution, descended from Sorcerer. |
| Stable Hybrid Release | For smartphones, offering Enlightenment's Illume user interface. It is based on FSO. |
| Thinstation | Thin client distribution supporting all major connectivity protocols. |
| Tinfoil Hat Linux | Bootable floppy distribution focusing on extreme security |
| Tiny Core Linux | Tiny Core Linux is a minimalist (around 10 MB) Linux system focusing on providing a base system with BusyBox, FLTK and other minimalist software. |
| TinyMe | Based on Unity Linux, targeted to be as lightweight as possible. |
| tomsrtbt | Root boot disk. |
| xPUD | Small distribution, aimed at being simple and usable. |
| Yggdrasil Linux/GNU/X | One of the oldest Linux distributions, not updated since 1995. |
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