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Clear NDR 8
Debian · Web UI (Kibana / Scirius)

Debian-based open-source NDR platform by Stamus Networks combining Suricata IDS/IPS, ELK stack, and Scirius for enterprise network threat detection and hunting.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.2
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ChimeraOS 44 (2024)
Arch Linux · Steam Big Picture

ChimeraOS is an immutable Arch-based Linux distro that boots directly into Steam Big Picture, delivering a console-like gaming experience with Proton and RetroArch support.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.1
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Cerberix Rolling
Arch Linux · Openbox / i3

Cerberix is a hardened Arch-based rolling distro for penetration testers and power users, shipping curated security tools on a privacy-first, always-current system.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.1
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CatOS 8.9
Independent / Linux · CLI Only

CatOS is a Linux-based network OS replicating Cisco IOS CLI for engineers, CCNA students, and virtual lab environments on commodity hardware.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.9
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Catbird 24.04
Ubuntu LTS · Xfce

Catbird is a lightweight Ubuntu LTS-based Linux distro featuring a polished Xfce desktop, ideal for older hardware and beginner users seeking simplicity.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4
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CarotOS 2024.1
Debian · XFCE

CarotOS is a Turkish Debian-based distro with XFCE, pre-installed codecs, and a clean familiar interface crafted for beginners and everyday desktop use.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.8
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CaramOS Latest Stable
Debian · XFCE

CaramOS is a Debian-based lightweight distro featuring a warm caramel-themed XFCE desktop, designed for beginners and older hardware with multimedia support included.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.8
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CapivaraOS 22.04-based
Ubuntu · XFCE

CapivaraOS is a Brazilian Ubuntu-based Linux distro built for beginners, featuring XFCE, pre-installed codecs, and Portuguese language support out of the box.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.8
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Canaima Canaima 7.0
Debian · MATE / GNOME

Venezuelan government-backed Debian-based Linux distro promoting digital sovereignty and free software in public institutions and schools across Venezuela.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.2
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Calculate Linux Calculate Linux 24
Gentoo · KDE Plasma / XFCE

A Gentoo-based rolling release distro blending binary and source packages with enterprise tools, ideal for advanced users and sysadmins seeking maximum control.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4
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CalamaroOS Latest Stable
Debian · KDE Plasma

CalamaroOS is a Debian-based distro featuring the Calamares installer and KDE Plasma desktop, delivering a polished, beginner-friendly Linux experience with codecs pre-installed.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.9
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Calam Arch Installer Rolling
Arch Linux · KDE Plasma / XFCE

Calam Arch Installer uses the Calamares GUI framework to make pure Arch Linux installation accessible to beginners, with full AUR access and rolling updates.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4
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B1ackOS Rolling
Arch Linux · KDE Plasma

B1ackOS is a dark-themed, privacy-focused Arch Linux distro with KDE Plasma, AUR access, and security-hardened defaults for power users.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4
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Butterbian 1.0 (Bookworm)
Debian 12 · LXDE / Openbox

Butterbian is a lightweight, beginner-friendly Debian-based distro featuring a warm golden desktop theme, curated apps, and a smooth graphical installer for effortless setup.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4
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butrelinux Latest Stable
Debian · XFCE

ButreLinux is a lightweight Debian-based distro featuring a clean XFCE desktop, designed for simplicity, stability, and reviving older or low-spec hardware effortlessly.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.2
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BredOS Rolling (2024)
Arch Linux · KDE Plasma

BredOS is a rolling Arch-based Linux distro built for ARM single-board computers, bringing KDE Plasma and AUR access to Raspberry Pi and Rock series devices.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.1
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BracefaceOS Latest Stable
Debian · XFCE

BracefaceOS is a lightweight Debian Stable-based Linux distro featuring XFCE, pre-installed codecs, and a clean desktop tailored for beginners and older hardware.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.9
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Br OS 22.04
Ubuntu · XFCE

Brazilian Ubuntu-based Linux distro with XFCE, targeting Portuguese-speaking beginners with lightweight performance and pre-configured locale settings.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.8
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Bluestar 5.1.2025
Arch Linux · KDE Plasma

Arch-based rolling release distro with a pre-configured KDE Plasma desktop, multimedia codecs, gaming tools, and AUR access — Arch power without the manual setup.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.9
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BlueOnyx 5211R
AlmaLinux 9 · Web GUI (No Desktop)

BlueOnyx is an AlmaLinux-based server distro with a browser-based GUI control panel for managing web hosting, email, DNS, and virtual sites.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.9
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BlossomOS Latest Stable
Ubuntu · GNOME (Custom)

BlossomOS is a beautifully designed, beginner-friendly Ubuntu-based distro offering a polished GNOME desktop, curated apps, and a seamless out-of-the-box Linux experience.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.1
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blendOS v4 (2024)
Arch Linux · GNOME

An immutable, atomic Arch-based Linux distro that lets you run apps from Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian and more simultaneously in one unified desktop.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.1
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Blade OS Latest Stable
Debian · XFCE

Blade OS is a Debian-based Linux distro optimized for gaming and performance, featuring Steam, Wine, Lutris, and a lightweight XFCE desktop with kernel-level tweaks.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.8
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BRGV-OS 12 (Bookworm-based)
Debian · XFCE

BRGV-OS is a Romanian Debian-based desktop Linux distribution offering a stable, beginner-friendly experience with multimedia codecs and XFCE pre-configured out of the box.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.8
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Berry 0.1.8
Independent · Berry WM

Berry is a minimalist Linux distro built around the Berry WM, a tiny C-written stacking window manager ideal for advanced users and old hardware.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.9
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Beserk Arch Rolling
Arch Linux · KDE Plasma

Berserk Arch is a gaming-focused Arch Linux rolling-release distro with pre-configured Steam, Proton, MangoHud, and a performance-tuned kernel for power users.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.1
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BcalcOS 2024.1
Debian · XFCE

BcalcOS is a beginner-friendly Debian-based Linux distro offering a lightweight XFCE desktop, pre-installed codecs, and a clean, stable everyday computing experience.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.8
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BashCore 4.2
Debian · None (CLI)

BashCore is an ultra-minimal Debian-based Linux distro that boots straight to a Bash shell — perfect for servers, VPS, and CLI power users.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.9
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Basalt Rolling
Fedora · GNOME

Basalt is an immutable, atomic Fedora-based desktop Linux distribution using OCI container images for reproducible, rock-solid system management.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4
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Bac-Ha-OS 0.1 (20260727)
Ubuntu LTS · Cinnamon

Vietnamese Ubuntu-based distro with Cinnamon desktop, pre-configured Vietnamese language support, input methods, and multimedia codecs for everyday users.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.9
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AxOS Rolling (2025)
Arch Linux · Ax DE (GNOME Shell)

AxOS is a rolling Arch-based Linux distro featuring its own Ax Desktop Environment built on GNOME Shell, blending Arch power with a polished, cohesive visual identity.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.1
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AXEM-SX Latest Stable
Independent · Minimal / CLI

AXEM-SX is a security-hardened, lightweight Linux distro built for embedded systems, penetration testing, and advanced network analysis on minimal hardware.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4
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AV Linux AV Linux MX Edition 23.1
Debian / MX Linux · Xfce

Debian-based distro purpose-built for audio/video production with a real-time kernel, JACK audio, and a vast suite of pre-installed multimedia tools.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.2
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Austrumi 3.8.5
Slackware · FVWM

Austrumi is a compact Slackware-based live Linux from Latvia that loads entirely into RAM, delivering fast performance on low-spec and older hardware.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.8
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Asmi Rolling (Early Dev)
Independent (LFS) · Custom (Asmi DE)

Asmi is a truly independent Indian Linux distribution built from scratch by Tony George, featuring a custom desktop and homegrown system tools.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.4
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Arkane Rolling (2024)
Arch Linux · GNOME

Immutable, atomic Arch-based Linux distro with OSTree and GNOME, delivering rolling updates with rollback safety and system reproducibility.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4
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Argent Rolling (2024)
Arch Linux · KDE Plasma / Custom

Argent is a security-hardened, minimalist rolling-release distro built on Arch Linux with an experimental AI-assisted OS layer for advanced power users.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4
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Arcris Rolling
Arch Linux · KDE Plasma

Arcris is an Arch-based Linux distro featuring a custom GUI installer and pre-configured KDE Plasma desktop, making Arch accessible without sacrificing flexibility or AUR access.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.8
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arcOS Rolling Release
Arch Linux · KDE Plasma

arcOS is an Arch-based rolling-release Linux distro offering a polished KDE Plasma desktop, full AUR access, and performance-tuned defaults for power users.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4
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Archman 2024.07
Arch Linux · XFCE / KDE Plasma

Turkish Arch Linux-based rolling distro with a graphical Calamares installer, AUR access, and multiple pre-configured desktop environments for intermediate users.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.9
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Archium Rolling
Arch Linux · None (CLI)

Archium is a minimal Arch Linux CLI package manager helper unifying pacman and AUR workflows into one streamlined, scriptable tool for power users.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.1
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ArchEX Build 240901
Arch Linux · LXQt / GNOME

ArchEX is a live Arch Linux-based distro by Arne Exton featuring a pre-configured desktop, AUR access via yay, and pre-installed multimedia codecs for instant usability.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.8
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ArchBang 2024.01
Arch Linux · Openbox

ArchBang is a minimal Arch Linux-based distro with Openbox, built for advanced users who want a fast, rolling-release system with AUR access and zero bloat.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.9
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Archanoxy Rolling
Arch Linux · Openbox

Archanoxy is a minimal Arch-based rolling-release distro featuring Openbox, delivering a blazing-fast, highly customizable desktop for advanced Linux users.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.9
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Apertis v2024
Debian · GNOME / Custom Shell

Debian-based Linux platform by Collabora built for automotive infotainment, embedded systems, and IoT with OSTree atomic updates and strong security.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4
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AnuBitux 2024.03
Debian · XFCE

Debian-based Linux distro built for digital forensics, OSINT, and cybersecurity investigations with a curated pre-installed toolkit for analysts.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.1
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AntherOS 2024.1
Ubuntu · GNOME

AntherOS is a polished Ubuntu-based Linux distro delivering a beautiful, cohesive GNOME desktop with curated defaults for effortless everyday computing.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.9
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Anolis OS Anolis OS 8.9 / 23
RHEL / CentOS · GNOME / None (Server)

Alibaba Cloud\'s free RHEL-compatible enterprise Linux with cloud-native kernel optimizations, multi-arch support, and long-term support until 2031.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.1
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Anatol-X Rolling Release
Arch Linux · KDE Plasma

Anatol-X is a performance-focused Arch-based rolling Linux distro by Anatolia Labs with a curated KDE Plasma setup built for developers and power users.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4
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Amphiptere OS Rolling
Arch Linux · Xfce

Amphiptere OS is a lightweight Arch-based rolling release distro featuring a polished Xfce desktop, full AUR access, and a graphical installer for intermediate users.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.9
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Amity OS Latest Stable
Ubuntu · XFCE

Amity OS is a beginner-friendly Ubuntu-based Linux distribution offering a clean XFCE desktop, bundled codecs, and a welcoming experience for new Linux users.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.8
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ALT 10.4 (p10)
Independent (Sisyphus/APT-RPM) · KDE Plasma / GNOME

ALT Linux is an independent Russian-origin distro using APT-RPM, offering server, workstation, and education editions with strong security and broad architecture support.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4
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Almighty Latest Stable
Debian · XFCE

Almighty is a lightweight Debian-based Linux distro featuring XFCE, pre-installed codecs, and a beginner-friendly setup ideal for older hardware.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.2
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Alien-OS Nano Edition
Debian · Openbox / LXDE

Alien-OS is a Debian-based lightweight Linux distro built to revive aging hardware, offering a minimal Openbox desktop with access to the full APT repository.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.2
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ALBA Rolling
Arch Linux · GNOME

ALBA is a community-driven Arch Linux-based rolling-release distro with a polished GNOME desktop, AUR access, and a beginner-friendlier installer.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.9
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Akira Rolling
Arch Linux · KDE Plasma

Akira is a Japanese cyberpunk-themed, Arch-based Linux distro delivering a stunning KDE Plasma desktop with rolling-release power and full AUR access.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.8
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AI-2 AI-2
Deepin (Debian) · DDE (Deepin Desktop Environment)

AI-2 is a Deepin-based Chinese Linux distribution integrating AI-powered desktop features, ML tooling, and hardware acceleration support for intelligent computing workflows.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.9
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AgarimOS 22.04-based
Ubuntu · GNOME

AgarimOS is an Indian Ubuntu-based Linux distro offering regional language support, preinstalled codecs, and a beginner-friendly GNOME desktop for home and education use.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.4
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AfagOS Latest Stable
Slackware · XFCE / Openbox

AfagOS is a minimal Slackware-based Linux distribution delivering a fast, lightweight desktop for intermediate users who value simplicity and control.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.2
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Adélie 1.0-RC4
Independent (Alpine-inspired) · MATE / KDE Plasma

Independent musl-based Linux distribution with multi-architecture support including 32-bit x86, ARM, and PowerPC — ideal for exotic and older hardware.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.9
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AcreetionOS Rolling
Arch Linux · Hyprland (Wayland)

AcreetionOS is an Arch-based rolling distro featuring Hyprland Wayland compositor, delivering a visually stunning pre-configured tiling desktop for advanced users.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.1
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AçorOS Latest
Ubuntu · GNOME

AçorOS is a Portuguese Ubuntu-based Linux distribution featuring a clean GNOME desktop, media codecs, and Azores-inspired aesthetics for beginners.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.8
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Accessible-Coconut 24.04
Ubuntu · MATE

Ubuntu-based Linux distribution built for blind and visually impaired users, featuring Orca screen reader active from first boot and a full suite of assistive tools.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.2
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Abora OS Latest Stable
Debian · XFCE

Abora OS is a lightweight, privacy-focused Debian-based Linux distro featuring XFCE, minimal bloat, and a security-conscious default configuration for everyday users.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.9
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AbeirOS AbeirOS 23
Debian · XFCE

AbeirOS is a lightweight Debian-based desktop Linux featuring XFCE, pre-installed multimedia codecs, and a clean setup ideal for older hardware and newcomers.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.8
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pearOS 14 (Sonoma)
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS · GNOME (Custom)

pearOS is a macOS-inspired Ubuntu-based distro featuring a stunning Aqua-like desktop, polished theming, and beginner-friendly setup for Mac switchers and design lovers.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.9
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Grml 2024.02
Debian · None (CLI)

Grml is a Debian-based live Linux distro for sysadmins, loaded with 1,500+ CLI tools for rescue, recovery, and network diagnostics — boots from USB with no install needed.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.1
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BlankOn Linux BlankOn 13 Uluwatu
Ubuntu LTS · Manokwari / GNOME

Indonesian Ubuntu-based distro with deep Bahasa Indonesia localization, a custom Manokwari desktop shell, and offline-first software bundles for local communities.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.8
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Regata OS 23.1
openSUSE · KDE Plasma

Regata OS is a Brazilian openSUSE-based distro with KDE Plasma, pre-installed Steam and Proton, and a polished gaming-ready desktop for beginners.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.1
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TUXEDO OS 4
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS · KDE Plasma

TUXEDO OS is an Ubuntu-based Linux distro by TUXEDO Computers, featuring a polished KDE Plasma desktop with optimized hardware support and driver integration.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.3
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Amazon Linux Amazon Linux 2023
RHEL / Fedora · None (Headless)

Amazon Linux 2023 is AWS\'s official cloud-optimized Linux distro with Nitro kernel tuning, SELinux enforcing, and deep AWS service integration for EC2 workloads.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.2
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Linux From Scratch LFS 12.2
Independent (Source) · None (DIY)

Linux From Scratch guides you through building a complete Linux system from source code, delivering unmatched insight into how every layer of Linux works.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.2
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KDE Linux 20250104
Arch Linux · KDE Plasma 6

Official KDE-curated Arch-based rolling distro delivering the latest Plasma 6 on Wayland, configured exactly as KDE developers intended.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.5
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BOSS Linux 9.0 (Urja)
Debian · GNOME / MATE

Indian government-backed Debian distro by C-DAC with support for 22 Indian languages and e-governance tools.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.8
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ArcoLinux 25.01.07
Arch Linux · Xfce / Multiple

Arch-based rolling distro with a unique three-phase educational path to master Linux from user to distro builder.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.2
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Turris OS 7.x
OpenWrt · Foris / LuCI Web UI

OpenWrt-based router OS by CZ.NIC with automatic security updates, IDS/IPS, and threat intelligence for Turris hardware.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.1
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Kiro 24.04
Ubuntu · GNOME

Belgian Ubuntu-based distro with a clean GNOME desktop, pre-installed codecs, and a beginner-friendly out-of-the-box experience.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.9
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Archcraft 2024.12
Arch Linux · Openbox / WMs

Minimal Arch Linux distro with stunning pre-configured window manager themes and rolling release updates.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.6
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Tiny Core Linux 14.x (2024)
Independent · FLTK / FLWM

Ultra-minimal Linux distro under 16 MB that runs entirely from RAM — ideal for legacy hardware and embedded systems.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4
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BackBox 8.1
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS · XFCE

Ubuntu-based penetration testing distro with a curated, regularly updated security toolset and lightweight XFCE desktop.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.1
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Kodachi 10.3
Debian/Ubuntu · XFCE

Privacy-first Debian-based live OS routing all traffic through VPN and Tor for maximum anonymity and zero traces.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.2
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Oracle Linux 9.4
RHEL · GNOME 40

Free enterprise-grade Linux fully compatible with RHEL, featuring Oracle\'s Unbreakable Kernel and Ksplice live patching.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.3
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CentOS Stream Stream 10
RHEL / Fedora · GNOME

CentOS Stream is a rolling RHEL upstream preview distro maintained by Red Hat for developers and enterprise sysadmins.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4
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Mageia Mageia 10
Independent (Mandriva fork) · KDE Plasma

Community-driven Linux forked from Mandriva, offering a polished KDE desktop, strong security, and 32-bit support.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4
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Kwort Linux 4.3.4
CRUX · Openbox

A CRUX-based rolling release distro for advanced users seeking minimalism, transparency, and total system control.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.9
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CRUX 3.7
Independent · None (CLI)

Minimalist, BSD-inspired Linux for experienced users with a ports-based package system and full system control.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4
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Zenwalk 15
Slackware · XFCE

Fast, minimal Slackware-based distro with XFCE and a strict one-application-per-task philosophy.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.8
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openSUSE Aeon RC3 (2025)
openSUSE MicroOS · GNOME (Minimal)

Immutable, container-first GNOME desktop built on openSUSE MicroOS with atomic updates and Btrfs rollbacks.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.2
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Fedora Silverblue Fedora 42
Fedora Linux · GNOME 48

Immutable Fedora variant with atomic updates, OSTree-based rollback, and container-first developer workflows.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.3
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Hyperbola GNU/Linux-libre 0.4.1 (Milky Way)
Arch/Debian · IceWM

FSF-endorsed fully free GNU/Linux with Linux-libre kernel, OpenRC, and zero proprietary software or firmware.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.8
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Dynebolic 3.0.0
Independent (GNU/Debian) · XFCE / Fluxbox

GNU/Linux multimedia distribution for media activists, audio/video production, and digital rights advocacy.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.8
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Parabola GNU/Linux-libre Rolling
Arch Linux · LXDE / CLI

FSF-endorsed fully free rolling-release GNU/Linux based on Arch, shipping Linux-libre with zero proprietary components.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4
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GoboLinux 17
Independent · XFCE / Enlightenment

GoboLinux reimagines the Linux filesystem by storing each application in its own self-contained directory tree.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.9
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Guix System 1.5.0
Independent (GNU) · GNOME

GNU/Linux distro with functional package management, declarative config, and full system reproducibility.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.1
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PrimTux 7 (2024)
Debian · IceWM / Custom

French educational Linux distro for primary school children aged 3–11, built on Debian with curated learning software.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.1
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Kano OS 4.3.3
Debian · Custom (Kano Desktop)

A Debian-based Linux OS for children featuring gamified coding tools, a colorful UI, and safe browsing on Raspberry Pi.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4
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Debian Edu Bookworm 12
Debian · KDE Plasma

Debian-based Linux for schools with centralised user management, educational software, and network deployment tools.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4
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Edubuntu 26.04 LTS
Ubuntu · GNOME

Official Ubuntu flavor packed with educational apps for students and teachers of all ages, built on Ubuntu LTS.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.1
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ObsidianOS Latest Stable
Arch Linux · KDE Plasma

Dark-themed Arch-based Linux distro with a polished KDE Plasma desktop, rolling releases, and stunning obsidian aesthetics.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4
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Kazeta Latest (Fedora-based)
Fedora · GNOME

Czech Fedora-based Linux distro with GNOME desktop and multimedia codecs pre-installed for a seamless media experience.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.9
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BigLinux 22.04 (2025)
Manjaro / Arch · KDE Plasma

Brazilian Manjaro-based distro with polished KDE Plasma, full codecs, and gaming tools ready out of the box.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.3
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Besgnulinux 3
Debian · XFCE

Lightweight Debian-based GNU/Linux distro focused on software freedom, simplicity, and accessibility for everyday users.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.8
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Bedrock Linux 0.7.30
Independent · User's Choice

A meta-distro that lets you transparently mix packages from multiple Linux distributions on a single system.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.1
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openKylin 2
Ubuntu · UKUI

Community-driven Chinese Linux distro built on Ubuntu with the UKUI desktop, designed for Chinese users and enterprise deployments.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.9
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Ultramarine Linux Ultramarine 40
Fedora · Budgie / GNOME / KDE Plasma / Pantheon

Fedora-based distro with Budgie, GNOME, KDE & Pantheon — codecs and Flathub pre-configured for instant usability.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.1
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IP
IPFire 2.29 Core 203
Independent (LFS) · Web UI (Lighttpd)

Hardened open-source Linux firewall and router distro with IDS/IPS, VPN support, and a web-based management interface.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.2
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Vy
VyOS 1.5 Circinus (Nightly)
Debian · CLI

Open-source network OS based on Debian with enterprise routing, VPN, and firewall — free alternative to Cisco/Juniper.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.7
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OpenWrt 23.05.5
Independent (Linux) · LuCI (Web UI)

Open-source Linux firmware for routers and embedded devices with full package management and advanced networking features.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.4
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GParted Live 1.6.0-10
Debian · Fluxbox

Bootable Debian-based live distro with GParted for graphical disk partitioning, resizing, and recovery.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.8
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Rescuezilla 2.5.1
Ubuntu · Xfce (Live only)

Easy-to-use disk imaging and backup tool with a GUI, fully compatible with Clonezilla images for system recovery.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.3
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SystemRescue 11.03
Arch Linux · Xfce (optional)

Arch-based Linux live rescue system for repairing systems, recovering data, and managing disks.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.7
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Tsurugi Linux 2024.1
Debian · MATE

Specialized Italian DFIR distribution with 500+ pre-installed forensics, OSINT, and malware analysis tools.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.3
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Ae
AerynOS Rolling (2025)
Independent · GNOME

Independent atomic Linux distro built from scratch with the moss package manager, stateless design, and reproducible updates.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4
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FK
Fedora Kinoite 42
Fedora · KDE Plasma 6

Immutable Fedora variant with KDE Plasma 6, atomic updates, and instant rollback via rpm-ostree technology.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.5
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UU
Ubuntu Unity 26.04 LTS
Ubuntu · Unity 7

Official Ubuntu flavour reviving the classic Unity 7 desktop with HUD search, side launcher, and full LTS support.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.1
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UC
Ubuntu Cinnamon 26.04 LTS
Ubuntu · Cinnamon

Official Ubuntu flavour pairing Ubuntu\'s LTS reliability with the elegant, Windows-familiar Cinnamon desktop.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.2
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Ri
risiOS 39
Fedora · GNOME

Fedora-based distro with GNOME, curated apps, and an enhanced out-of-the-box experience for everyday desktop users.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.1
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HI
HoloISO 3.x
Arch Linux / SteamOS 3 · KDE Plasma (Game Mode + Desktop Mode)

SteamOS 3 ported to generic x86_64 hardware, bringing Steam Deck\'s Game Mode and Gamescope to any PC.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4
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La
Lakka 5.x (2024)
LibreELEC · RetroArch (XMB/Ozone)

Lightweight Linux that transforms any PC or Raspberry Pi into a retro gaming console via RetroArch.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.2
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Ba
Batocera Linux v42 (2025)
Independent (Buildroot) · EmulationStation

Plug-and-play retro gaming Linux OS supporting 100+ consoles, built on Buildroot with EmulationStation.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.8
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Em
Emmabuntüs DE3-1.01
Debian · Xfce

Debian-based distro designed to extend the life of older computers for humanitarian and educational projects worldwide.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.1
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CF
ChromeOS Flex M126 (2024)
ChromiumOS / Gentoo · ChromeOS Shell (Aura)

Google\'s cloud-first OS for old PCs and Macs — fast, secure, and managed like a Chromebook.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.1
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As
Asahi Linux Fedora Asahi Remix 41
Fedora Linux · KDE Plasma / GNOME

Fedora-based Linux for Apple Silicon Macs with reverse-engineered GPU drivers and native ARM64 performance.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.2
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pm
postmarketOS v24.12
Alpine Linux · Phosh / Plasma Mobile

Alpine Linux–based mobile OS giving old smartphones a sustainable, privacy-respecting GNU/Linux second life.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.1
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Mo
Mobian Rolling (Debian Testing)
Debian · Phosh (GNOME Mobile)

Debian-based mobile Linux for PinePhone and Librem 5 with Phosh shell and full GNU/Linux freedom.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4
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BL
BunsenLabs Linux Boron
Debian Stable · Openbox

Lightweight Debian-based distro with Openbox WM — the spiritual successor to CrunchBang Linux for minimal setups.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.1
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RL
Rhino Linux 2024.1
Ubuntu (Devel) · Unicorn (XFCE)

Ubuntu-based rolling-release distro with the Unicorn Desktop and pacstall package manager for always-fresh software.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.1
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TN
TrueNAS SCALE 24.10 (Electric Eel)
Debian 12 · Web UI

Debian-based open-source NAS OS with ZFS, Docker, KVM virtualisation, and a polished web management interface.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.7
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PV
Proxmox VE 8.4
Debian 12 Bookworm · Web GUI (None)

Open-source server virtualization platform combining KVM and LXC with a powerful web-based management UI.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.8
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Ar
Armbian 25.2
Debian / Ubuntu · XFCE / CLI

Debian/Ubuntu-based Linux optimized for ARM single-board computers with support for hundreds of SBC boards.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.3
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DP
DietPi 9.9
Debian · None (Headless)

Ultra-lightweight Debian OS for Raspberry Pi, SBCs & low-end hardware with 200+ one-click apps.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.6
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RP
Raspberry Pi OS 13 (Bookworm)
Debian 12 · PIXEL (Labwc)

Official Debian-based OS optimised for Raspberry Pi hardware, ideal for education, makers, and embedded projects.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.7
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Se
Septor 2024.1
Debian · KDE Plasma

Debian-based privacy Linux routing all traffic through Tor, with KDE Plasma and pre-configured anonymity tools.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.9
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Ks
Kicksecure 17.3.9.9
Debian · Xfce / KDE

Hardened Debian-based OS with extensive kernel and system security mitigations enabled by default for desktop and server use.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.2
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Wh
Whonix 17.2
Debian · Xfce

Security-focused distro routing all traffic through Tor via a dual-VM Gateway+Workstation architecture for maximum anonymity.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.3
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CA
CAINE 13
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS · MATE

Ubuntu-based live Linux for digital forensics with write-blocking, Autopsy, Volatility, and 100+ investigative tools.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.3
Details →
Pe
Pentoo 2024
Gentoo · Xfce

Gentoo-based penetration testing distro with hardened kernel, security tools, and maximum performance via source compilation.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4
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At
Athena OS Rolling Release
Arch Linux · GNOME

Arch-based cybersecurity distro with Nix integration, hundreds of pentesting tools, and a hacker-first workflow.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.2
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BA
BlackArch Linux 2024.11.01
Arch Linux · Fluxbox

Arch-based penetration testing distro with 2,800+ security tools for ethical hackers and security researchers.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.2
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VO
Vanilla OS 2 (Orchid)
Debian / OCI · GNOME 46

Immutable, atomic Ubuntu/Debian-based distro with OCI updates, pure GNOME, and apx container package management.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.2
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An
AnduinOS 1.4.0
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS · GNOME (customised)

Ubuntu-based distro with a polished Windows-like GNOME desktop, ideal for migrants from Windows 10/11.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.1
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Pi
PikaOS 4.0 (Noble)
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS · GNOME

Ubuntu-based gaming distro with cutting-edge Mesa drivers, custom kernel patches, and pre-installed gaming tools.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.1
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Au
Aurora Fedora 41 Stream
Fedora (Universal Blue) · KDE Plasma 6

Immutable KDE Plasma desktop built on Fedora/Universal Blue with atomic updates, Flatpak-first apps, and a developer-ready toolbox.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.4
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Bf
Bluefin GTS 2025
Fedora Atomic · GNOME

Immutable OCI-based desktop Linux on Fedora Atomic with GNOME, atomic updates, and world-class developer tooling.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.7
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St
SteamOS 3.6
Arch Linux · KDE Plasma 6

Valve\'s Arch-based immutable Linux OS for the Steam Deck, combining gaming mode and KDE Plasma desktop with Proton compatibility.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.7
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SL
Salix OS 15
Slackware · Xfce

Slackware-based distro with a one-application-per-task philosophy — fast, stable, and beginner-accessible.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4
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AL
Absolute Linux 20240202
Slackware · IceWM + ROX-Filer

Lightweight Slackware-based distro with IceWM and ROX-Filer, built for speed, simplicity, and full user control.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.8
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Ro
Robolinux 12.4
Debian · XFCE / MATE / Cinnamon

Debian-based distro built for Windows migrants with VM Stealth tech and familiar desktop layouts out of the box.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.8
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4M
4MLinux 45
Independent · JWM

Miniature Linux focused on Maintenance, Multimedia, Miniserver, and Mystery games — all in a tiny ISO.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 3.9
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VL
Venom Linux 3.1
Independent (from scratch) · None (user choice)

Independent source-based rolling release built from scratch with ports-based packaging and runit init for advanced users.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4
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Rg
Regolith Linux 3.2
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS · i3 / Sway

Ubuntu-based distro pairing LTS stability with i3/Sway tiling WM for a fast, keyboard-driven developer desktop.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.2
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Si
siduction 2024 (Rolling)
Debian Unstable (Sid) · KDE Plasma

Rolling release Linux based on Debian Unstable (Sid), offering bleeding-edge packages with KDE Plasma for power users.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.1
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Fe
Feren OS 2024
Ubuntu LTS · KDE Plasma

Polished Ubuntu-based distro with KDE Plasma, a Windows-like layout, and built-in browser manager for easy Linux migration.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.1
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GL
GeckoLinux 153.2 / Rolling
openSUSE Leap / Tumbleweed · Cinnamon, GNOME, KDE Plasma, Xfce, Budgie, MATE, LXQt

A polished openSUSE spin with codecs pre-installed, multiple desktops, and both stable and rolling variants.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.1
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RC
Redcore Linux 2401
Gentoo Linux · KDE Plasma

Gentoo-based rolling distro with binary packages via SISYPHUS, KDE Plasma desktop, and full multimedia support out of the box.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4
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Ch
Chimera Linux Rolling (2024)
Independent (BSD userland + Linux kernel) · GNOME (optional)

From-scratch Linux distro with BSD userland, LLVM toolchain, musl libc, and Dinit init for technical purity.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.1
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Ni
Nitrux 3.8.1
Debian · NX Desktop (KDE Plasma)

A Debian-based Linux distro with a stunning NX Desktop built on KDE Plasma and MauiKit for a beautiful, modern experience.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.1
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Po
PureOS Byzantium 10
Debian · GNOME

FSF-endorsed, fully free Debian-based distro by Purism — privacy and digital freedom by default.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4
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Tr
Trisquel 12
Ubuntu · MATE

Fully free GNU/Linux distro based on Ubuntu, FSF-endorsed, with zero proprietary software or firmware.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4
Details →
Nr
Netrunner 23
Debian/Ubuntu · KDE Plasma

Polished KDE Plasma distro on Debian/Ubuntu with pre-installed codecs and a refined out-of-the-box experience.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4
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Ka
KaOS 2024.09
Independent · KDE Plasma

Independent rolling-release distro laser-focused on KDE Plasma and Qt apps, delivering a cohesive and polished desktop.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.1
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LL
Linux Lite 7.4
Ubuntu LTS · XFCE

Beginner-friendly Ubuntu LTS distro with XFCE, built as a smooth stepping stone for Windows users migrating to Linux.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.1
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Bo
Bodhi Linux 7.0.0
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS · Moksha

Lightweight Ubuntu LTS-based distro with the elegant Moksha desktop, perfect for older and low-spec hardware.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4
Details →
EO
Endless OS 6.0.5
Debian · GNOME Shell

Offline-first Debian-based Linux distro with 100+ pre-installed apps, designed for beginners and low-connectivity regions.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.1
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PC
PCLinuxOS 2025.09
Mandriva (Independent) · KDE Plasma

Beginner-friendly rolling-release distro with KDE Plasma, built-in codecs, and a warm community.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.2
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OM
OpenMandriva Lx 5.0 (ROME)
Independent · KDE Plasma

Performance-first community Linux with Clang/LLVM toolchain, AMD Zen optimisation, and a polished KDE Plasma desktop.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4
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Dv
Devuan Devuan 5 Daedalus
Debian · Xfce

Debian fork without systemd — choose sysvinit, OpenRC, or runit for full init system freedom.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4
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Q4
Q4OS 5.6 Aquarius
Debian 12 Bookworm · Trinity Desktop Environment (TDE)

Lightweight Debian-based distro with Trinity Desktop, perfect for old hardware and Windows migrants seeking familiarity.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.1
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Pe
Peppermint OS 12
Debian 12 (Bookworm) · XFCE 4.18

Lightweight Debian-based distro with XFCE — fast, beginner-friendly, and ideal for reviving older hardware.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.1
Details →
UK
Ubuntu Kylin 24.04 LTS
Ubuntu · UKUI 3.1

Ubuntu\'s official Chinese flavor with the UKUI desktop, full Chinese localization, WPS Office, and Pinyin input out of the box.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4
Details →
UB
Ubuntu Budgie 24.04 LTS
Ubuntu · Budgie

Elegant Ubuntu flavour with the beautiful Budgie desktop — polished, customisable, and beginner-friendly.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.2
Details →
UM
Ubuntu MATE 24.04 LTS
Ubuntu · MATE

Ubuntu flavour featuring the classic MATE desktop — lightweight, traditional, and beginner-friendly with full Ubuntu ecosystem support.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.2
Details →
US
Ubuntu Studio 24.04 LTS
Ubuntu · KDE Plasma

Ubuntu-based multimedia production distro with low-latency kernel, KDE Plasma, and pre-installed creative tools for audio, video, and graphics.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.2
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Ax
Artix Linux Rolling (2025)
Arch Linux · Multiple / Minimal

Arch-based rolling distro replacing systemd with OpenRC, runit, s6, or dinit for full init system freedom.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.2
Details →
Sp
SparkyLinux 7.6
Debian · LXQt

Lightweight Debian-based distro with stable and rolling editions, multiple desktops, and 32-bit support for older hardware.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.1
Details →
Pa
Parrot OS 6.3 (Lorikeet)
Debian · MATE / KDE Plasma

Debian-based security distro with 600+ tools for pentesting, forensics, and privacy — lighter than Kali Linux.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.2
Details →
De
Deepin 23
Debian · DDE (Deepin Desktop Environment)

Stunning Debian-based distro with the beautiful DDE desktop, designed for elegance and beginner-friendly ease of use.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.1
Details →
aX
antiX 23.1
Debian Stable · IceWM / fluxbox

Lightweight, systemd-free Debian-based distro designed to revive old and low-powered hardware with minimal resource usage.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.2
Details →
oL
openSUSE Leap 15.6
SUSE Linux Enterprise · KDE Plasma

Enterprise-stable Linux sharing SLE packages, featuring YaST admin, Btrfs snapshots, and KDE Plasma.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.5
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Qu
Qubes OS 4.2
Fedora / Xen Hypervisor · Xfce (dom0)

Security-focused OS using Xen virtualization to isolate apps into separate VMs called qubes for unmatched compartmentalization.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.3
Details →
Ta
Tails 6.14.1
Debian · GNOME

Privacy-focused live OS routing all traffic through Tor, leaving zero trace on the host machine.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.5
Details →
PL
Puppy Linux FossaPup 9.5 / BionicPup 9.5
Independent (Woof-CE) · JWM / Openbox

Ultra-lightweight Linux that runs entirely in RAM, perfect for old hardware, rescue tasks, and portable USB use.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.1
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Vo
Void Linux Rolling (2025)
Independent · XFCE (varies)

Independent rolling-release distro with runit init, XBPS package manager, and optional musl libc for minimal builds.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.2
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Sl
Slackware 15
Independent · KDE Plasma / Xfce

The world\'s oldest Linux distro, built on pure Unix philosophy — minimal, stable, and systemd-free for advanced users.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.1
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Ge
Gentoo Rolling (2025)
Independent · None (User Choice)

Source-based rolling-release Linux with unmatched customisation via USE flags, Portage, and native CPU compilation.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.7
Details →
AL
Alpine Linux 3.21
Independent · None

Security-oriented, ultra-lightweight Linux using musl libc and BusyBox — the dominant Docker base image.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.3
Details →
AL
AlmaLinux 9.5
RHEL · GNOME

Free enterprise Linux fully compatible with RHEL — stable, secure, community-governed, with 10-year support lifecycle.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.7
Details →
RL
Rocky Linux 9.4
RHEL · GNOME 40

Free RHEL-compatible enterprise Linux with 10-year support, SELinux, and binary compatibility for production servers.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.7
Details →
Lu
Lubuntu 24.04.2 LTS
Ubuntu · LXQt

Lightweight Ubuntu flavor with LXQt desktop, ideal for reviving old and low-spec hardware.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.1
Details →
Xu
Xubuntu 24.04.2 LTS
Ubuntu · XFCE

Lightweight Ubuntu flavour with the XFCE desktop — fast, elegant, and perfect for older or low-spec hardware.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.2
Details →
Ku
Kubuntu 24.04 LTS
Ubuntu · KDE Plasma

Official Ubuntu flavor with KDE Plasma — highly customizable, beginner-friendly, and backed by Ubuntu\'s ecosystem.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.5
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eO
elementary OS 8
Ubuntu 24.04 LTS · Pantheon

Beautifully designed Ubuntu-based distro with Pantheon desktop, curated AppCenter, and strong privacy focus.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.2
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No
Nobara 41
Fedora · GNOME / KDE Plasma

Gaming-focused Fedora remix by GloriousEggroll with Proton-GE, custom kernel, codecs, and gaming tools pre-installed.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.7
Details →
So
Solus 4.6
Independent · Budgie

Independent rolling-release distro pioneering the Budgie desktop, built from scratch for polished home computing.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.1
Details →
KN
KDE Neon 20240927
Ubuntu 22.04 LTS · KDE Plasma 6

Official KDE distro delivering the latest Plasma desktop on a stable Ubuntu LTS base — freshest KDE available.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.3
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TW
openSUSE Tumbleweed Rolling (2025)
Independent (SUSE) · KDE Plasma

Cutting-edge rolling release with automated openQA testing, Btrfs rollbacks, and enterprise-grade YaST tooling.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.6
Details →
LM
LMDE LMDE 6 Faye
Debian · Cinnamon

Debian-based Linux Mint edition delivering Cinnamon\'s polished desktop on rock-solid Debian Stable without Ubuntu.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.2
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U
Ubuntu 26.04 LTS
Debian · GNOME 50

The world's most popular Linux distro. GNOME 50, Wayland-only session. Perfect for newcomers.

Beginner🔥 Trending
★★★★½ 4.9
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🔥 #2
M
Linux Mint 22.1
Ubuntu / Debian · Cinnamon 6

Windows-like feel, rock solid. #1 recommendation for users switching from Windows. Ships with codecs.

Beginner🔥 Trending
★★★★½ 4.9
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#3
F
Fedora 42
Red Hat (independent) · GNOME 47

Cutting-edge software, excellent GNOME. Preferred by developers who want the latest open-source stack.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.7
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#4
A
Arch Linux
Independent · None (user choice)

Build from scratch. Total control, rolling release, legendary ArchWiki. For passionate learners.

Advanced
★★★★½ 4.7
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#5
K
Kali Linux 2026.1
Debian · GNOME

600+ pre-installed security tools. Go-to for ethical hackers and cybersecurity professionals.

Advanced
★★★★½ 4.5
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🔥 #6
P
Pop!_OS 24.04
Ubuntu · COSMIC (in-house)

Made by System76. Outstanding NVIDIA GPU support — best Linux distro for gaming.

Beginner🔥 Trending
★★★★½ 4.8
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#7
MX
MX Linux 23.4
Debian / antiX · Xfce

Fast, stable, resource-efficient. Excellent for older hardware. #1 on DistroWatch for 5 years.

Beginner
★★★★½ 4.7
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#8
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Debian 13 Trixie
Independent · GNOME

The universal OS. Foundation of Ubuntu, Mint, Kali, and 100+ other distros. Ultra-stable.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.6
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🔥 #9
E
EndeavourOS Mercury
Arch Linux · KDE Plasma

Arch made accessible. Friendly installer, helpful community — all power, no painful setup.

Intermediate🔥 Trending
★★★★½ 4.7
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#10
Z
Zorin OS 17.2
Ubuntu · GNOME (custom Zorin shell)

Beautifully designed for Windows/macOS switchers. Lite version works on old PCs.

Beginner
★★★★½ 4.5
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#11
Mn
Manjaro 25.0
Arch Linux · KDE Plasma

User-friendly Arch experience with curated rolling releases. Multiple desktop flavours.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.5
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🔥 #12
N
NixOS 25.05
Independent · GNOME

Declarative config — entire OS in one file. Reproducible, atomic upgrades, rollback anything.

Advanced🔥 Trending
★★★★½ 4.5
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🔥 #13
C
CachyOS
Arch Linux · KDE Plasma

DistroWatch's #1 trending distro. Custom BORE kernel, PGO/LTO optimizations — maximum performance for gaming and power users.

Intermediate🔥 Trending
★★★★½ 4.7
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🔥 #14
B
Bazzite
Fedora / Universal Blue · KDE

The ultimate gaming Linux. Steam, Lutris, and gaming tools pre-installed. Immutable Fedora-based OS — updates can't break your system.

Beginner🔥 Trending
★★★★½ 4.8
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#15
G
Garuda Linux
Arch Linux · KDE dr460nized

Performance-focused Arch distro with stunning KDE visuals, automatic Btrfs snapshots, Chaotic-AUR, and gaming tools pre-installed.

Intermediate
★★★★½ 4.6
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