List of Linux distributions
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This list of Linux distributions contains a selection of Linux distributions arranged alphabetically by derivatives . A brief description only gives the most important unique selling points. More information, such as distribution, versions, languages or licensing for the individual distributions can be found in the respective main article.
A Linux distribution is a compilation of software based on the Linux kernel . There are separate distribution lists for other Unix operating systems such as BSD or Solaris . Since numerous insignificant derivatives and new compositions of well-known distributions are founded again and again, only established distributions are mentioned here. Different editions of the same distribution - for example with a different installation procedure, a different desktop environment or optimization for different hardware - are only mentioned once, even if they have a different name. In distributions that have “Linux” as an addition to the name, this is omitted.
Arch derivatives
Arch is a Linux distribution with rolling releases ; That is, releases correspond to the current status of the package archives. Since the development team follows the KISS principle (“ keep it simple, stupid ”) and the distribution thus dispenses with graphical setup tools, Arch is more likely to be found among advanced Linux users. Some Arch derivatives offer a graphical installation and user interface and are therefore also suitable for beginners. Most Arch derivatives use pacman as their package management software.
| distribution | description |
|---|---|
| BlackArch Linux | BlackArch is a relatively young Arch derivative that is geared towards the needs of IT forensics and penetration testers . |
| EndeavorOS | the successor to Antergos , used as the installation program Calamares , but according to its own statement it remains as close as possible to Arch Linux. |
| Manjaro | Distribution from Germany, France and Austria, which is aimed at beginners and advanced users with its own installer (graphical as well as CLI) and graphical user interface. The distribution is available with various desktop environments. |
| Parabola | Arch derivative that contains only free software; Most of the Arch repos are taken over and replacements are provided for some proprietary packages in the libre repo. |
| SystemRescueCd | Live CD; was designed as a small rescue system to repair a no longer bootable operating system and to restore data. |
Debian derivatives
Debian is a distribution with a large selection of software and, with a total of twelve processor architectures, supports more than any other binary Linux distribution.
| distribution | description |
|---|---|
| antiX | Distribution created in cooperation with SimplyMEPIS, which is designed for old PCs from 128 MB RAM and includes various window managers to choose from. |
| Aptoside | Distribution with KDE or Xfce as desktop environment, each containing the latest software packages; Rolling releases |
| Bananian | Distribution specially optimized for the hardware of the Banana Pi single-board computer . |
| Cubian | Distribution specially optimized for the hardware of the single-board computer Cubieboard, Cubieboard2 and Cubietruck . |
| DebianEdu | (formerly Skolelinux ) a Linux distribution for children from Norway; provides all necessary configuration profiles to operate a typical school network on a single installation CD-ROM. |
| Deepin | Chinese distribution with its own interface called "Deepin Desktop Environment" based on WebKit and HTML5 |
| Devuan | Debian oriented distribution without the controversial systemd |
| DoudouLinux | Distribution specially built for children. |
| DuZeru | Distribution, originating from Brazil, comes with Xfce Desktop DuZeru |
| Elive | Live CD using Enlightenment DR17 as a desktop environment. |
| Finnix | Live CD for administrators for network monitoring and file system repair. |
| gNewSense | Distribution using free software only; installable live CD. |
| GParted LiveCD | official live distribution from GParted . |
| Grml | text-based live CD distribution that can be used as a rescue system or for system / network analysis |
| IServ | Commercial communication server with a special focus on schools. Uses the Debian FTP server directly as a source for packets and supplements this with self-developed, among other things, a web interface and network management functions. |
| Potash | Distribution specializing in security , computer forensics and penetration tests, follow-up project to BackTrack (see under historical distributions ) |
| Kanotix | Distribution with KDE and LXDE as desktop environment, which has set itself the goal of being able to run on as many devices as possible; differs from Debian in that it has its own tools and scripts that simplify installation and configuration. |
| LinuxAdvanced | Live system especially for school use. |
| LMDE | "Linux Mint Debian Edition" (LMDE) is a second edition of Linux Mint. Includes all popular proprietary multimedia codecs and wireless drivers; also available as a Universal Edition that only uses free software; installable live CD. |
| MakuluLinux | based on Debian Testing or Ubuntu LTS (depending on the edition); Aero, KDE , Unity , LxFce and Xfce are available as desktop environments |
| MX | Cooperation of the antiX and MEPIS communities, based on Debian Stable and using the Xfce desktop environment. The main focus is on high stability, ease of use and solid performance even on older hardware. |
| Parrot OS | Linux distribution based on Debian Testing for desktop computers, notebooks and ARM devices. Focus: security |
| Parsix | Kanotix-derived distribution from Iran that supports many languages, including a. Persian ; uses Gnome as a desktop environment; installable live CD. |
| Raspberry Pi OS (formerly Raspbian) | Distribution specially optimized for the hardware of the Raspberry Pi single-board computer . |
| Siduction | Linux distribution for desktop computers and notebooks based on Debian unstable . |
| SimplyMEPIS | Distribution of the company MEPIS Inc. with the KDE - desktop environment that focuses on ease of use and installation for inexperienced users. |
| SolydXK | SolydXK is available in two versions - one as SolydK with the KDE - desktop environment as well as SolydX with the Xfce desktop. The distributions focus on stability, security and ease of use. |
| SparkyLinux | based on Debian Testing; aimed at desktop users; available as desktop environments include A. LXDE , MATE , Xfce , KDE , LXQt |
| The Amnesic Incognito Live System | (Tails) USB stick distribution with the aim of ensuring the privacy and anonymity of users on the Internet. |
| Univention Corporate Server | Commercial distribution with an integrated management system from Univention, a free core version without restrictions is also available |
| Vyatta Open Firmware Router | specializes in routing especially in larger networks ( BGP , OSPF etc.) using Zebra ; based on Debian, with commercial and GPL license |
| Whonix | Values privacy, security and anonymity on the Internet. To achieve this, Whonix relies in particular on the use of the Tor network . |
Knoppix derivatives
Knoppix was the first live distribution to gain huge popularity. Today it has a large amount of software for a live distribution. For example, both the Gnome and the KDE desktop environment are included on the DVD.
Ubuntu derivatives
Ubuntu is a Debian derivative that has been optimized for home computers. Proprietary drivers can be installed in Ubuntu. The Ubuntu developers publish numerous new compositions, some with fanciful names. In the end, all of these new compositions are based on a different selection of the packages contained in the initial installation. The base system, installation program and repositories , however, are identical. It is therefore also possible to expand a distribution by installing it afterwards to include the functionality of another new combination. In addition, there are various, in some cases very special, variants that Canonical Ltd. published and often referred to as " unofficial Ubuntu derivatives ". The Ubuntu recompositions published by the Ubuntu developers can be found in the main article.
| distribution | description |
|---|---|
| Artistix | Live DVD distribution with a wide range of free audio, graphics and video software. It uses the KDE desktop environment. |
| Bodhi | uses Enlightenment as a desktop environment and also runs on older hardware |
| Caixa Magica | Portuguese distribution originally based on SuSE or Mandriva. |
| Comfusion | Comfusion (previously Uberyl ) is a distribution specializing in desktop and 3D applications. |
| dyne: bolic | Live distribution specially created for media activists and artists, containing a variety of programs for processing sound and films. |
| elementary OS | Free software project created in 2007 that originally put together a collection of programs and designs for Ubuntu, which were heavily based on the "look and feel" of Mac OS X. |
| Emmabuntus | is based on Xubuntu and is optimized for old computers with few resources. |
| Estobuntu | Kubuntu derivative adapted for the Estonian language . This includes multimedia codecs, Java, Firefox plug-ins and modifications for the Estonian identity card , which works with most chip card devices in Estonia for digital signing without additional installation . |
| Goobuntu | Ubuntu derivative from Google Inc. , which was only used internally and not marketed. |
| Joli OS | Joli OS (previously Jolicloud ) is a web application-oriented distribution. |
| Karoshi | Distribution optimized for school servers . |
| kiwi | Ubuntu derivative specially adapted for the Romanian and Hungarian languages, which also contains multimedia codecs . |
| LiMux | Distribution certified according to ISO 9241 , which is used by the city of Munich in administration. |
| Linux Lite | based on the Ubuntu long-term versions with a focus on resource conservation; stable versions since October 2012. |
| LuninuX OS | (once Sn0wL1nuX ) Live distribution that tries to break new ground in the design of the user interface. |
| Mint | contains all common proprietary multimedia codecs and wireless drivers; also available as a Universal Edition that only uses free software; installable live CD. |
| Netrunner | Linux distribution from Blue Systems based on Debian. Netrunner Rolling has merged with Manjaro Linux . |
| nova | Distribution developed by the Universidad de las Ciencias Informáticas in Havana / Cuba. |
| OpenGEU | Distribution from Italy formerly known as Geubuntu; uses Enlightenment as a desktop environment. |
| OS4 | Xubuntu based distribution from the United States, formerly known as PC / OS, which uses Open Desktop as its desktop environment. |
| Peppermint OS | Lubuntu derivative, contains a customized LXDE desktop and is heavily geared towards cloud computing . |
| Poseidon | Distribution for scientific purposes. |
| Puredyne | Distribution with Xfce for video and sound processing. |
| Qimo | Live CD especially for children. It contains several games and learning programs that are suitable for children aged three and over. The interface has been designed to be simple and easy to use. For example, large and colorful symbols help you to easily access the software supplied . |
| Sabily | Sabily (formerly Ubuntu Muslim Edition ) is a version of Ubuntu for Muslims . It contains programs such as prayer times and Quran teaching materials. |
| StartOS | StartOS (previously Ylmf OS) is a Chinese distribution that tries to imitate the Windows interface. While the first versions were based on Fedora, current versions are based on Ubuntu. |
| Great OS | Super OS (formerly Super Ubuntu ) has multimedia support. |
| Symphony OS | Symphony OS uses Mezzo as the desktop and FVWM as the window manager |
| Trisquel | Distribution from Spain that uses Free Software only; installable live CD; Gnome surface. |
| Ubuntu Christian Edition | Ubuntu version for Christians . It contains the Bible software Xiphos with several English-language editions of the Bible and Bible commentaries. The filter software Dansguardian is installed, which prevents access to adult websites. |
| Ubuntu Privacy Remix | Live CD , which, as an island system, offers a completely isolated work environment for confidential data. The system core was modified in such a way that no hard disk or network access is possible. It contains the encryption programs TrueCrypt and GnuPG . Using an extended Truecrypt volume, the local settings are securely stored on a removable storage medium for further sessions. |
| VoiceBuntu | VoIP live distribution with VoiceOne as a graphical surface for configuring the underlying Asterisk telephony server . |
| xUbuntu | xUbuntu (Xbox Ubuntu) is a distribution adapted for the first Xbox (V. 1.0–1.6). Xfce is used as the desktop environment. |
| Zentyal | Server distribution for networks of small to medium size, which is an alternative to Windows Small Business Server. |
| ZevenOS | (formerly Zebuntu ) Distribution with a BeOS -like desktop; uses the resource-saving desktop environment Sawfish ; runs from 500 MHz CPU and 192 MB RAM. |
| Zorin OS | Distribution that is strongly based on the Windows user interface. |
Gentoo derivatives
Gentoo is a source-based Linux distribution for advanced Linux users who want to completely customize their system. Distributions based on Gentoo often use the "Portage" package manager developed by Gentoo .
| distribution | description |
|---|---|
| Chromium OS | Distribution developed by Google , in which - alongside Linux - the Chromium web browser is the central element. The first Chromium OS versions before 2010 were based on Ubuntu. The variant Google Chrome OS is derived from Chromium OS . |
| Funtoo | New distribution from Gentoo founder Daniel Robbins with technical innovations compared to Gentoo. |
| Parted Magic | Live distribution with LXDE as the desktop environment. Provides GParted for partitioning. |
| Sabayon | Installable live distribution for advanced Linux users. |
| Solus | Is a stand-alone Linux distribution that has been jointly developed since 2014 and started as a replica of Google Chrome OS |
| Tin Hat | Live distribution designed for high security and stability. |
| Toorox | Live DVD with a KDE system similar to Knoppix, some of which functions are used. |
| Ututo | Distribution developed by the Universidad Nacional de Salta in Argentina. |
Red Hat derivatives
Red Hat Linux (RHL, not to be confused with RHEL) was developed from 1994 to 2003 by the Red Hat company. Although this distribution is no longer developed today, various distributions that are still maintained today are based on it. Fedora can be seen as a direct successor to RHL . The widely used RPM Package Manager , which is common to many Red Hat derivatives today, originally comes from Red Hat Linux .
| distribution | description |
|---|---|
| Old | Distribution project from Russia with several variants (including a desktop version) for different areas of application. |
| PLD | Polish distribution aimed at advanced users. |
| Turbolinux | commercial, paid distribution from Turbolinux, Inc .; prevalent in Southeast Asia. |
| Vine | Distribution originating from Japan and optimized for Japan. |
Fedora derivatives
Fedora can be seen as the only direct successor to Red Hat Linux (RHL). It only uses content with fully free licenses . Many former RHL derivatives are now based on Fedora.
| distribution | description |
|---|---|
| ASPLinux | Russian Linux distribution with very good multimedia support |
| Aurox Linux | Distribution developed in Poland for the European market, now discontinued |
| Berry Linux | Live system from Japan |
| BRAT | One-CD distribution optimized for desktop users. Contains only free software. |
| Ekaaty | Brazilian distribution project based on KDE and BrOffice.org. |
| FedBerry | A Fedora remix optimized for the Raspberry Pi |
| Fuduntu | A distribution that worked particularly energy-efficiently and was therefore particularly suitable for mobile computers such as laptops and netbooks. From the beginning of November 2011, Fuduntu was split off from Fedora and has been using independent codes ever since. At the end of April 2013, the project decided that Fuduntu will be discontinued with version 2013.3. Until the end of September 2013 there was still bug fixes and support. |
| Hanthana | Distribution from Sri Lanka |
| Korora | Fedora-based distribution with KDE Plasma Desktop , Gnome , Xfce , Cinnamon or MATE , aimed at beginners |
| Linpus Linux | in the meantime widespread distribution in China by Linpus Technologies Inc., was delivered on netbooks |
| Linux XP | Commercial distribution that uses the Windows-compatible runtime environment Wine , so that some programs written for Windows can also run on Linux XP. |
| MythDora | a video recorder based on MythTV and Fedora |
| Noys | is aimed primarily at web developers |
| Ojuba | Distribution that is primarily aimed at Arabic users with its design and software offering. |
| omega | contains non-free audio and video codecs as well as the multimedia players Xine or MPlayer |
| Open Xange | a Portuguese Linux distribution whose appearance is based on Windows Vista |
| Pidora | Distribution specially optimized for the hardware of the Raspberry Pi single-board computer . |
| Qubes OS | a distribution that tries to achieve a high level of security through virtualization |
| Red flag | Distribution promoted by the states of China , South Korea and Japan , which is intended as a Windows alternative. Older versions are derived from RHL. |
| Red Star OS | Distribution with watermark function developed in North Korea |
| Trustix Secure | was a distribution trimmed for security (e.g. for server operation). |
| Xange | (formerly Vixta) distribution from Portugal with a desktop environment similar to that of Microsoft Windows Vista; uses the Windows compatible runtime environment Wine so that some programs written for Windows can be used; uses the KDE desktop environment. |
| Yellow dog | Distribution by Terra Soft Solutions, which can run on the PowerPC and Cell architecture. Yellow Dog Linux is officially supported on older PS3 models through an agreement between Terra Soft Solutions and Sony Computer Entertainment . Yellow Dog uses Enlightenment as its desktop environment. |
RHEL derivatives
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL, not to be confused with RHL) is a commercial, paid distribution from Red Hat . RHEL is mainly used on servers and workstations . RHEL versions are each derived from a current Fedora version.
| distribution | description |
|---|---|
| CentOS | (Community Enterprise Operating System) A recomposition of RHEL. CentOS is intended for people who want to use RHEL without Red Hat support. CentOS is binary compatible with RHEL. |
| ClearOS | commercial, paid distribution with the aim of using desktop computers as servers or gateways . |
| Endian firewall | specializes in router, firewall and gateway security and is being developed by the South Tyrolean company Endian . |
| Oracle | Free downloadable distribution with two different kernel variants: The Red Hat Compatible Kernel is designed for RHEL compatibility, the Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel has been optimized for Oracle. |
| RedBiz | like Corebiz, a commercial distribution; is developed by the Munich system house LIS AG. |
| Rocks Cluster Distribution | (formerly NPACI Rocks) for supercomputers and large computer networks optimized distribution based on CentOS. |
| Scientific | Distribution developed mainly by developers at Fermilab and CERN . In addition to the compatibility with RHEL, the aim is that not every institute and every laboratory has to create its own distribution and that a common distribution provides all researchers with a common installation base for various experiments. |
| SME server | Server Linux distribution that can be used for a large number of server tasks - partly through plugins (so-called contribs) from third-party providers. |
Mandriva derivatives
Mandriva (formerly Mandrake Linux) was a commercial but free distribution (paid versions also available). It was easy to use and was originally based on RHL.
| distribution | description |
|---|---|
| Mageia | non-commercial distribution founded by former Mandriva developers and very similar to Mandriva. |
| MCNLive | Live system optimized for netbooks. |
| Open Mandriva | Community-based follow-up project to Mandriva |
| PCLinuxOS | (PCLOS) Distribution with support for proprietary graphics drivers and multimedia plugins . |
| PINK | Cooperates with Open Mandriva, focuses on the highest possible stability. |
| TinyMe | lean distribution with Openbox as the desktop environment. It is intended for computers with 64 MB RAM or more. |
| Trinity Rescue Kit | (TRK) Rescue system for Windows and Linux systems. |
Slackware derivatives
Slackware is the oldest distribution still in existence today. It adheres strictly to the UNIX principles and is highly configurable.
| distribution | description |
|---|---|
| absolute | lean distribution with IceWM as desktop environment; was created to make Slackware easier to install and manage. |
| Agilia | Russian distribution that contains its own package manager called mpkg . |
| Arcture | Further development of the c't / ODS school server Arktur. Older versions were based on SUSE. |
| Austrumi | Austrumi is a minimalist live system that aims to offer the most complete system possible with the most compact dimensions possible. |
| HostGIS | HostGIS is a commercial distribution that aims to process data from geographic information systems. |
| ImagineOS | ImagineOS (formerly GoblinX) is a live CD. ImagineOS has a modular structure and can integrate additional software into the live system. |
| Kongoni | South African distribution that only uses free software and follows the KISS principle. |
| RIP | RIP ( Recovery Is Possible ) is a rescue system that also supports various proprietary file systems. |
| Plamo | Distribution from Japan with Japanese localization. |
| Porteus | Live system with KDE4 or LXDE. |
| Salix OS | Distribution fully compatible with Slackware with XFCE, KDE, Fluxbox, LXDE or Ratpoison surface and one application per task. |
| Slax | modular live distribution with KDE as desktop environment. For a while the project seemed to have fallen asleep, but then it continued. |
| Superb mini server | Superb Mini Server (SMS) is a live server operating system that does not require a graphical user interface and is based on Slax . |
| Vector | lean distribution with Xfce as desktop environment; also contains proprietary software such as multimedia codecs or wireless drivers. |
| Zenwalk | Lean distribution with Xfce as the desktop environment, which provides only one program for each task, which is why the software selection is rather limited. |
SUSE derivatives
openSUSE (formerly SuSE) is developed in Nuremberg by SUSE, an independent division of The Attachmate Group (formerly Novell ). The distribution can be completely administered using the YaST tool .
| distribution | description |
|---|---|
| Linkat | Distribution of the Ministry of Education of the Generalitat de Catalunya , specifically for use in educational institutions. Uses GNOME as the desktop. |
| openSUSE | open distribution, which also serves as the basis for SLED / SLES. Available in the versions Tumbleweed as Rolling Release or Leap with long-term support. |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop / Server | (SLED, SLES) Commercial and paid distribution from SUSE LLC (formerly SUSE GmbH). |
Other
Some Linux distributions have been created from scratch and therefore cannot be considered a derivative of any other distribution. Others took over parts from various other distributions, which is why a clear assignment is impossible.
| distribution | description |
|---|---|
| Aliyun OS | Distribution for smartphones and tablets developed by AliCloud for the Chinese market. It shares some similarities with Android. |
| Alpine | Distribution designed for router , firewall , VPN and VoIP devices, which is based on musl libc (from version 3.0, previously uClibc ) and BusyBox . |
| Android | Distribution for smartphones and tablets developed by the Open Handset Alliance . Android is very different from most other distributions in many ways. |
| blackPanther OS | A Hungarian distribution based on Mandriva (graphical configuration), Fedora (graphical user interface) and Ubuntu (kernel and drivers). |
| Crux | slim distribution aimed at very experienced Linux users. |
| Damn Small | (DSL) minimalist live distribution that runs on old hardware (from 16 MB RAM); the 50 MB live CD can also be installed. |
| Devil | Live system for use as a router and firewall |
| Dragora | Distribution from Argentina, which follows from the KISS principle. |
| eisfair | Server distribution created for use as an Internet server. |
| ELinOS | Distribution that serves as a commercial development environment for embedded Linux . |
| fli4l | Distribution for use as a router and firewall. |
| Foresight | Distribution with the Conary package manager . |
| Geexbox | slim live CD that enables the operation of an HTPC (Home Theater PC). It uses the MPlayer to play the multimedia files. |
| GrapheneOS | A smartphone operating system based on Android that is security-hardened. |
| IPCop | Free Linux From Scratch based distribution that evolved from Smoothwall acts primarily as a router and firewall. |
| IPFire | Distribution that acts as a router and firewall. |
| KaOS | Lean distribution with a rolling-release model that focuses on the use of KDE and Qt. The distribution has been around since 2013 and is only available for 64-bit systems. |
| Password | Crux based distribution that uses the Openbox window manager and the kpkg package manager. |
| Lighthouse64 | Live distribution for 64-bit systems based on Puppy Linux. |
| Linux From Scratch | No distribution in the strict sense of the word, but instructions to compile a Linux system completely from the sources yourself. |
| LPS | Live distribution from the US Department of Defense , which is started from a USB stick or CD and is used in the high-security area if no traces are allowed to be left on the computer used. |
| Lunar | source based distribution. |
| MacPup | sleek, minimalist puppy-based distribution using the enlightenment interface. The name indicates the visual similarity to macOS. |
| Momonga | Distribution project developed in a method called bazaar . |
| NixOS | Distribution is based on the approach of declarative system configuration in order to allow reproducible and reliable system configuration and consequently smooth system updates. |
| OpenELEC | Linux version specially optimized for the XBMC / Kodi Media Center. It is a small and fast starting Linux system - mainly designed to boot from flash memories like CompactFlash . |
| openmamba | Live CD distribution with proprietary drivers and proprietary multimedia codec . APT-RPM and Synaptic are used as package management . openmamba emerged from the QiLinux project. |
| OpenWrt | preferred for embedded systems (or smartphones ) as a W-LAN router / firewall, this compact distribution, which was originally developed from Linksys firmware , also runs on desktop PCs or in VMs . |
| Paldo | (pure adaptable linux distribution) Swiss distribution, with its specially developed UPKG package manager. paldo provides only one program for each task, which is why only Gnome is available as a desktop environment. |
| Pardus | Distribution from Turkey. Pardus is being developed by the National Research Institute for Electronics and Cryptology (UEKAE). Pardus uses the KDE desktop environment. |
| Plop | minimal rescue system that can be started from a live medium or medium PXE |
| Puppy | lean distribution from australia using JWM as a window manager. |
| SliTaz | with less than 40 MB very compact live distribution from Switzerland, which requires 256 MB RAM (or with a special edition only 24 MB) for full operation including the graphical user interface. |
| Sophos UTM | Sophos UTM (formerly Astaro ) is a commercial distribution for proxy , IPsec and VPN tasks that is focused on network security . Webmin is used as the user interface . |
| Tiny core | Minimalist live distribution with a graphic system that is only 16 MB in size and runs entirely from RamDisk or in RAM. The even more compact version Core even only requires 11 MB. |
| Void Linux | a distribution developed from scratch around the package manager xbps , which uses runit as the init system. |
| xPUD | lean distribution that should start in just 10 seconds. |
Historical distributions
There are numerous Linux distributions that have been discontinued but have had a major impact on the history of Linux itself and / or subsequent distributions. Distributions that have not been maintained by the developers for more than three years, or when development has officially stopped, are considered historic.
| distribution | description |
|---|---|
| 64 studio | for creating digital content on 64-bit and 32-bit systems ; emerged from DeMuDi (Debian Multimedia Distribution) developed by AGNULA 2001-2005; available as an installable DVD (no live system) or live CD |
| Antergos | Distribution with default Gnome 3 desktop; however, the user can also choose Cinnamon, Xfce, openbox or KDE for the graphical installation. Antergos accesses the Arch repositories directly. The same packages are available for Antergos as for Arch. Development was discontinued on May 21, 2019. |
| Ark | (not to be confused with Arch ) was a Fedora derivative, which was aimed primarily at people without Linux or computer knowledge. Ark used a somewhat unusual security system in which the normal user could run graphical administration programs without entering the root password. |
| Aurox | Polish distribution project based on Fedora which was discontinued in 2006. |
| BackTrack | to check the system security. Ubuntu-based Live CD; older versions were based on Slackware. Was the predecessor of Kali Linux (see Debian derivatives ). |
| bada | Distribution for smartphones developed by Samsung Electronics . In many ways, bada is fundamentally different from most other distributions. The development was stopped in February 2013. |
| BasicLinux | minimalist distribution that could be started from a single floppy disk (1.44 MB) or from DOS and was based on Slackware . |
| Caldera OpenLinux | The SCO Group (formerly Caldera) was one of the leading Linux distributors from 1996 until shortly after the millennium . In 2002 the development of the popular commercial distribution stopped. Later SCO turned against Linux . |
| ConnochaetOS | Distribution that uses IceWM as a desktop environment and contains exclusively free software . ConnochaetOS is the successor to DeLi. |
| Corel | very easy to use Debian-based desktop distribution for the time; Developed by Corel from 1999 to 2001. |
| CrunchBang | lean Debian-based distribution using the Openbox window manager; there is also a version for the Asus Eee PC |
| Damn Vulnerable | Live system that contains particularly vulnerable software as well as documentation on the development and functioning of security gaps . Primarily intended as a training system for security personnel. |
| DLD | (German Linux distribution) first German-language Linux distribution; based on Slackware; from 1992 to 1999. |
| Draco | Draco, formerly eSlack, uses NetBSD's pkgsrc as a package manager. |
| Dreamlinux | distribution from Brazil; contains all common proprietary multimedia codecs ; the work surface is similar to that of macOS ; both GNOME and Xfce are available on the installable live CD. The last version (Dreamlinux Version 5) is from January 2012. |
| Easy peasy | (formerly Ubuntu Eee ) distribution adapted to netbook systems. |
| EnGarde Secure | Guardian Digital, Inc. server distribution. The last version was released in 2008. Based on RedHat. |
| Firefox OS | Distribution for smartphones and tablet computers developed by Mozilla Corporation . Development stopped in 2017. |
| Fluxbuntu | lean distribution with Fluxbox as desktop environment. The last version was released in October 2007. Based on Ubuntu. |
| Freespire | distribution developed by the Linspire, Inc. community using a variety of non-free / proprietary software; Unlike Linspire, it is free. The last version was released in 2007. Based on Ubuntu. |
| Fuduntu | Distribution based on Fedora that tried to combine the advantages of Fedora and Ubuntu. |
| GoboLinux | modular distribution. Which is aimed at experienced users. Instead of a package manager, a directory structure takes over the administration of the installed software. |
| gOS | This distribution was launched at the beginning of 2007 with the gPC from gOS LLC. presented. The system was geared towards Google applications and based on Ubuntu. At the beginning of 2011 the project website was taken offline. |
| KateOS | Distribution from Poland with Xfce as desktop environment. Based on Slackware and released the last version in September 2007. |
| Linspire | commercial, paid distribution from Linspire Inc .; was based on Freespire. The development was stopped in July 2008. |
| LinuxPPC | on Red Hat Linux based distribution for PowerPC computers. |
| Maemo | Smartphone operating system that was promoted by Nokia during its development. In February 2010 it was announced that Maemo is to merge with MeeGo developed by Intel , which is based on Moblin and Fedora. |
| Moblin | was sponsored by Intel; other providers (Canonical, Novell etc.) are working on Moblin-compatible distributions. Based on fedora. |
| Morphix | Live system. The last version appeared in September 2008. |
| MoviX | Live distribution specializing in the playback of multimedia content. The last version was released in 2005. |
| MythDora | made it possible to operate an HTPC with the MythTV media center . Based on fedora. In 2010 the development was stopped. |
| nUbuntu | nUbuntu (or Network Ubuntu) is aimed primarily at network administrators and uses the Fluxbox as a desktop environment. The further development of nUbuntu was stopped in 2006, but came back to life briefly in 2008. The project page is currently closed without explanation. |
| OpenFiler | NAS system based on rPath Linux |
| Pear OS | Distribution based on Ubuntu and heavily oriented towards the user interface of Mac OS |
| PHLAK | (Professional Hacker's Linux Assault Kit) as a tool for security service providers created live CD. Development stopped in 2005. It was based on Morphix. |
| Progeny Debian | from u. a. Ian Murdock launched distribution that was initially successful as an alternative to Debian 3.1. Work on Progeny Debian stopped in 2007. |
| Red hat | (not to be confused with RHEL) developed by Red Hat from 1994 to 2003 ; Fedora and Mandriva are based directly on Red Hat Linux ; the widely used RPM Package Manager comes from this distribution. |
| skirt | Source code based distribution for administrators. |
| SLS | is considered the first of all Linux distributions. The pioneering Slackware is based directly on SLS. |
| Trustix Secure | TSL was specially trimmed for security and designed for server operation. |
| U-Lite | Distribution specially designed for older computers with LXDE as desktop environment; already ran with a hardware configuration of 200 MHz (processor) and 64 MB RAM. Older name: Ubuntulite. |
| Wolvix | pursued goals similar to those of Zenwalk. The last version released is from 2010. |
| Xandros | commercial distribution by the company of the same name. The last version was released in 2007. |
| Yggdrasil | is considered the first commercial distribution and is still available as a download, distribution from 1992 to 1995. |
| YOPER | (Your Operating System) optimized for i686 processors, distribution with KDE as desktop environment. The basis of the distribution developed in New Zealand was Red Hat Linux. The last version was published in April 2010. |
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- ↑ ArtistX: Linux distribution for artists - Golem.de
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- ↑ Product: RedBiz ( Memento of the original from April 15, 2015 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. , linuxland.de, accessed April 15, 2015
- ↑ About SL Retrieved on May 19, 2011 (English): "Information about Scientific Linux, including the general FAQ and history"
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- ↑ AgiliaLinux , AgiliaLinux Foundation
- ↑ Web site Austrumi Linux
- ↑ HostGIS website ( Memento of the original from February 9, 2012 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and not yet checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ ImagineOS website ( Memento of the original from June 20, 2012 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ Superb Mini Server website (SMS)
- ↑ Word. DistroWatch.com, accessed March 20, 2013 .
- ↑ About Lighthouse Pup. In: lhpup.org . Retrieved December 6, 2013.
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- ↑ nUbuntu closes its doors ( Memento from October 25, 2006 in the Internet Archive ) (English, web archive)
- ↑ ROCK Linux Team: ROCK Linux Homepage. In: rocklinux.org. Retrieved on February 12, 2009 (own information from the homepage): “ROCK Linux is a flexible distribution kit. You can build your own distribution "
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