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List of Linux distributionsFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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 packagemanagement system they are based around.

Contents

1 Debian-based1.1 Knoppix-based1.2 Ubuntu-based

1.2.1 Official distributions1.2.2 Third-party distributions

2 Gentoo-based3 Pacman-based4 RPM-based

4.1 Fedora-based4.2 Red Hat Enterprise Linux-based4.3 Mandriva Linux-based

5 Slackware-based5.1 Slax-based

6 Others7 See also8 References9 External links

Debian-based

Debian GNU/Linux is a distribution that emphasizes free software. It supports many hardware platforms. Debianand distributions based on it use the .deb package format[1] and the dpkg package manager and its frontends.[2]

Distribution Description

64 Studio Attempts to specialize in audio and video production on x86-64 workstations.[3]

aptosid Multilingual desktop-oriented Live CD based on Debian unstable. Formerly sidux.[4]

Bharat OperatingSystem Solutions This software is also known by the acronym BOSS GNU/Linux or simply BOSS Linux.[5]

Canaima A Venezuelan distribution.[6]

Caixa Mágica A Portuguese distribution.[7]

Corel Linux Commercial. Short-lived desktop distribution, bought by Xandros Linux.[8]

CrunchBang LinuxA small Distro and Live CD based on Debian Stable, featuring the Openbox windowmanager and tint2 panel with GTK+ applications.[9]

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Damn VulnerableLinux

A tool for observing and studying vulnerabilities in the Linux kernel and popular userspace software.

Dreamlinux A Brazilian Linux distribution (not active anymore).

EliveA Live CD and Distribution featuring Enlightenment as the only window manager. Aimsto be intuitive and easy to use.[10]

Finnix A small system administration Live CD that is available for multiple architectures.

FreespireA community-driven and -supported project tied to the commercial Linspire distributioDefunct since 2007. Website offline since early 2011.

Gibraltar Commercial. Router/firewall distribution.[12]

gnuLinEx A distribution promoted by the government of Extremadura

grml Live CD for system recovery.[13]

Instant WebKiosk Live, browser only operating system for use in web kiosks and for

KanotixAn installable live CD for desktop usage using KDE, focusing on convenient scripts anGUI for ease of use.[15]

Knoppix The first Live CD (later DVD) version of Debian GNU/Linux.

KuruminEarlier, it was a version of the Knoppix distribution, modified with Debian and desigfor Brazilian users.

LEAF ProjectThe Linux Embedded Appliance Framework. A tiny primarily floppy-based distributionfor routers, firewalls and other appliances.[17]

LiMuxAn ISO 9241 industry workplace certified Linux distribution, deployed at the Munich, Germany.[18]

LinspireCommercial. Desktop-oriented distribution, previously called Lindows. Focuses on aproprietary software application manager obtained via a paid (CNR) subscription.Bought by Xandros Linux, and effectively defunct since 2007.

Linux Mint DebianEdition

Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE) is a rolling distribution based on Debian Testing. Iavailable in both 32 and 64-bit as a live DVD with a Gnome desktop. The purpose ofLMDE is to look identical to the main Linux Mint edition and to provide the samefunctionality while using Debian as a base.[20]

Linux RouterProject

A defunct floppy-based distribution for routers and firewalls. Supplanted by Project.

MaemoA development platform for hand held devices such as the N900 Internet Tablets and other Linux-based devices.[21

MEPISFocuses on ease of use. Also includes lightweight variant called antiX. antiX is meanbe used on older computers with limited hardware.[22]

MintPPCFor PowerPC computers. Though MintPPC uses some Mint LXDE code, it is not LinuxMint.[23]

Neopwn Debian-based network penetration-testing distribution for mobile phones.

NepaLinuxA Debian and Morphix based distribution focused for desktop usage in Nepali languagecomputing.[25]


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[2] (http://futurist.se/gldt) , timelinerepresenting the development ofvarious Linux distributions.

Debian family tree

OpenZaurusDebian packages and ROM image for the Sharp Zaurus PDA. Replaced by Ångströmdistribution.[26]

ParsixOptimized for personal computers and laptops. Built on top of Debian testing branch andcomes with security support.[27]

ProgenyComponentizedLinux

Distribution from Progeny Linux Systems which was also founded by Debian founder Murdock.

PureOS Based on Debian Testing.[28]

Rxart Desktop-oriented distribution. Focused on providing proprietary software.

SacixA Debian Pure Blend originally created to support the educational and free softwarediffusion goals of the Telecentres project of the city of São Paulo, Brazil.

SiductionDerived from aptosid, siduction is a distro based on debian sid with a friendlycommunity.[31]

Skolelinux A distribution from Norway. It is provided as a thin client distribution for schools.

SolusOSBased on the Stable branch of Debian with updated software applications from Debianbackports. Improved media support. Features the Gnome desktop with usability patchesand customized applications.[33]

Sunwah Linux A Chinese distribution[34]

Symphony OS Includes the Mezzo desktop environment. Previous versions were based on Knoppix.[35]

SalineOS Lean, stable and easy-to-use distribution with XFCE as graphical interface.[36]

TAILSThe Amnesic Incognito Live System' or Tails is aimed at preserving privacy andanonymity, with all outgoing connections forced to go through Tor.[37]

UbuntuA distribution sponsored by Canonical Ltd. as well as receiving major funding fromSouth African Mark Shuttleworth. Aims to offer a complete and polished desktop on asingle CD.[38]

Ulteo Virtual desktop project.[39]

UniventionCorporate Server Commercial distribution with costs by the company Univention GmbH, Germany.[40]

UserLinux Short-lived commercial distribution that would have included GNOME.

WebconvergerDebian Live based browser only distribution, similar to Google Chrome OS. Howeverbased on Firefox & dwm, with no user sign-in, no special hardware required anddesigned for public places.[41]

VyattaCommercial open source network operating system includes routing, firewall, VPN,intrusion prevention and more. Designed to be an open source Cisco replacement.[42]

Knoppix-based

Knoppix, itself, is based on Debian.[43]



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Knoppix family tree

Ubuntu family tree

Damn SmallLinux

It is a small distro designed to run on older hardware. It is commonly used on virtualmachines due to low memory requirements.[44]

Feather LinuxIt boots from either a CD or a USB flash drive. Uses Knoppix-based hardware detection andthe Fluxbox window manager.[45]

HikarunixA distribution solely for studying and playing the game of Go. Based on Damn SmallLinux.[46]

Kaella The French translation of Knoppix.[47]

MusixGNU/Linux

A Knoppix/Debian based distribution, intended for music production, graphic design, audio,video editing, and other tasks. It is built with only free software.

Ubuntu-based

Ubuntu is a distribution based on Debian, designed to have regular releases, aconsistent user experience and commercial support on both desktop and server.[48]

Official distributions

These Ubuntu variants simply install a set of packages different from the originalUbuntu, but since they draw additional packages and updates from the samerepositories as Ubuntu, all of the same software is available for each of them.[49]


Edubuntu

A complete Linux-based operating system targeted for primaryand secondary education. It is freely available with communitybased support. The Edubuntu community is built on the ideasenshrined in the Edubuntu Manifesto: that software, especially foreducation, should be available free of charge and that softwaretools should be usable by people in their local language anddespite any disabilities.[50]

KubuntuAn official derivative of Ubuntu using KDE instead of theGNOME or Unity interfaces used by default in Ubuntu.[51]

Lubuntu

Lubuntu is a project that is an official derivative of the Ubuntuoperating system that is "lighter, less resource hungry and moreenergy-efficient", using the LXDE desktop environment.[52][53][54]

MythbuntuBased on Ubuntu and MythTV, providing applications forrecording TV and acting as a media center.[55]

Ubuntu forAndroid Designed for use with Android phones.[56]

Ubuntu JeOS"Just Enough OS" - described as "an efficient variant [...]configured specifically for virtual appliances".[57]

UbuntuMobile

An embedded operating system designed for use on mobiledevices. The operating system will use Hildon from maemo as its


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graphical frontend.

UbuntuNetbookEdition[58]

Released in 2008, Netbook Edition is an official derivative ofUbuntu designed for netbooks using the Intel Atom processor.Starting from Ubuntu 11.04, Ubuntu Netbook Edition has beenmerged into the desktop edition.

Ubuntu ServerEdition

An official derivative made for use in servers. Ubuntu Serverhandles mail, controls printers, acts as a fileserver, can hostLAMP and more.[59]

Ubuntu StudioBased on Ubuntu, providing open-source applications formultimedia creation aimed at the audio, video and graphiceditors.[60]

Ubuntu TV Designed for use with TVs.[61]

Xubuntu

An official derivative of Ubuntu using Xfce. Xubuntu is intendedfor use on less-powerful computers or those who seek a highlyefficient desktop environment on faster systems, and uses mostlyGTK+ applications.[62]

Third-party distributions

Unofficial variants and derivatives are not controlled or guided by Canonical Ltd. and generally have differentgoals in mind:


AuroraSpecifically for the Eee PC range of netbooks, based on Debian. Previously namedEeebuntu and based on Ubuntu.[63]

Asturix Ubuntu-based distribution dedicated to novel people in linux.[64]

BaltixUbuntu-based distribution for Lithuanian and Latvian people. Supported languages areLithuanian, Latvian, Estonian, Russian, English, Norwegian and other around Balticregion. Main language is Lithuanian.[65]

BackBox

BackBox is a Linux distribution based on Ubuntu. It has been developed to performpenetration tests and security assessments. Designed to be fast, easy to use and provide aminimal yet complete desktop environment, thanks to its own software repositories, alwaysbeing updated to the latest stable version of the most used and best known ethical hackingtools.[66]

BackTrack Developed by Offensive Security and designed for penetration testing.[67]

BlankOn Ubuntu-based distribution for users in Indonesia.[68]

BuildixAn Ubuntu-based Linux distribution, developed by Global IT professional services firm,ThoughtWorks. For agile developers.

Bodhi LinuxAn Ubuntu-based Linux distribution featuring the Enlightenment window manager andtargeting users who want minimum of preinstalled software or low system requirements.[69]

dyne:bolicLive CD geared toward multimedia (audio and video) production, but comes with othernon-media specific application (e.g.: word processor, desktop publisher).[70]


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Linux Deepina distribution tailored for Chinese language users that includes preconfigured Chineseapplications.[71]

EasyPeasy Fork of Ubuntu designed for netbooks.[72]

Element OS Based on Xubuntu, made for Home theater PCs[73]

Fluxbuntu Light-weight and featuring the Fluxbox window manager - Dead project. No ISO available.

gNewSense

Designed for users who wish to use only free software. It is officially sponsored andrecommended by the Free Software Foundation. The project has also produced a set ofscripts that allow anyone to create a free distribution. In 2011, gNewSense will be based onDebian and no longer on Ubuntu.[74]

Gobuntu

Gobuntu was an official derivative of the Ubuntu operating system, aiming to provide adistribution consisting entirely of free software. It was officially announced by MarkShuttleworth on July 10, 2007, and daily builds of Gobuntu 7.10 began to be publiclyreleased. The project ended around the release of 8.04 and has since merged into mainlineUbuntu as a 'free software' option.[75]

Goobuntu An Ubuntu-based distribution used internally by Google. Not available outside of Google.

gOSUses the GNOME desktop environment with user interface enhancements to make it workmore like Mac OS X, it also features Google Apps, Picasa, Google Gadgets and otherweb-based applications, and comes with Wine 1.0 pre-installed.

GuadalinexUbuntu-based distribution promoted by the local government of Andalucia, Spain, forhome users and schools.[76]

Linux Deepin

a Linux distribution based on the Ubuntu Linux Distribution. The Chinese version istailored for Chinese language users and includes preconfigured Chinese applications suchas simplified Chinese input methods, Chinese dictionaries, and Chinese TrueType fonts.From Version 11.12, Linux Deepin provides different ISO images for Chinese andEnglish.[71]

Joli OS

Joli OS (formely named Jolicloud) is in development and Pre-beta testing. Joli OS is builtupon Debian and Ubuntu 9.10, but is tweaked to be more suitable for computers that haveweaker specifications in terms of disk storage, memory and screen size. It is designed torun on relatively low-powered netbook computers.[77]

HP MiBased on Ubuntu 8.04 LTS, designed by Canonical and HP for use on the HP Mini 1000and 110 series netbooks.[78]

Impi Linux South African and focuses on the enterprise and government sector.[79]

Karoshi A formerly PCLinuxOS-based distribution designed for use in schools.[80]

Kuki LinuxLightweight Ubuntu-based Linux distribution founded by João Ferro, built to be areplacement for the Linpus Linux Lite distribution on the Acer Aspire One.[81]

Linux MintLinux Mint synchronizes its release-cycle with Ubuntu's, and is tailored to user-friendlinessfor desktop users. Also features a Debian-based edition.[82]

LinuxMCELinux Media Center Edition, a Kubuntu based distribution that provides in-depth HTPCfunctionality as well as home automation.[83]

LinuxTLE A Thai Linux distribution.[84]


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LliureX A distribution by the Generalitat Valenciana[85]

LOUDLCSEE Optimized Ubuntu Distribution, an Ubuntu distribution used at West VirginiaUniversity. It contains several specialized educational packages as well as its own themesand login manager.[86]

MAX Stands for MAdrid LinuX.[87]

MolinuxUbuntu based initiative to introduce the Castile-La Mancha community in Spain to theinformation society.

Moon OSMoon OS uses the Enlightenment window manager and also has an LXDE version, and isbased on the LTS release.

NovaCuban state-sponsored distribution developed at the University of Information Science,Havana. Formerly based on Gentoo.

NetrunnerKubuntu based distribution with complete software and codecs installed, developed byBlue Systems (also sponsoring Kubuntu and LinuxMintKDE).

nUbuntuNetwork Ubuntu, based on Ubuntu. Available as a Live CD and Full Install with toolsneeded for penetration-testing servers and networks.

OpenGEUUbuntu based distribution with Enlightenment window manager, previously known asGeubuntu.

PC/OSIts primary interface is Xfce but there is also a GNOME release available. There is also arelease that is geared towards web centric applications.

Peppermint OSA light-weight LXDE distribution for cloud applications through Mozilla Prism. Based onLubuntu[88]

Pinguy OSAn Ubuntu-based distro for people that have never used Linux before or for people thatwant an out-of-the-box working OS without having to tweak a fresh installation of Ubuntuor other Ubuntu-based distro.[89]

Poseidon LinuxFor 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 andcomplex graphics, programming languages.

PSUbuntu Ubuntu distribution intended for the PlayStation 3.

puredynepuredyne is a live distro developed to provide media artists with a complete set of tools forrealtime audio and video processing.

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).

SpriLightweight Ubuntu derivative replacing GNOME desktop environment with lightweightIceWM window manager. Designed for aging and low powered computer hardware.Evaporated by 2011

StartOS Based on Ubuntu and uses a Windows XP-like design.

Super OSAiming to provide an ‘out of the box’ experience, containing various enhancements overUbuntu.

Trisquel Fully free software, based on Ubuntu.

TurnKey LinuxVirtual Appliance

Open source project developing a family of free, Ubuntu-based appliances optimized forease of use in server-type usage scenarios.


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Gentoo family tree

Library

UberStudentFor higher education and advanced secondary students, those who teach them, and lifelonglearners.

Ubuntu GNOMERemix[90]

Variaton created by Team Pr0xy[91] and designed to use the GNOME desktop environmentinstead of Ubuntu's default, Unity.[92]

Vinux A Linux distribution designed for visually impaired users.

XBMC LiveAn embedded operating system with XBMC Media Center designed to make any computerinto a dedicated media center appliance.

Zentyal(Formely named eBox) Ubuntu Server with web based interface targeted at small business ;Router/Firewall and NAS/PDC

ZevenOS Similar to BeOS, with some extra tools.

Gentoo-based

Gentoo is a distribution designed to have highly optimized and frequently updatedsoftware.[93] Distributions based on Gentoo use the Portage package managementsystem with emerge[94] or one of the alternative package managers.


Calculate Linux Calculate Linux is a family of distributions.

funtoo Based on Gentoo.

Gentoox An adaptation of Gentoo for the Xbox.

Knopperdisk A distribution aimed at USB sticks.

Pentoo Penetration-testing Live CD.

Sabayon Linux

An installable Live DVD with multiple desktop environments.Like Gentoo, Sabayon uses the rolling release model; it uses acustomized version of Red Hat's Anaconda Installer andincludes 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.

Chromium OS[95]

Google's OS[96] to be used on various tablet computers as wellas netbooks and nettops. It is primarily Internet-based,launching each app within the Chrome browser. The OS uses auser interface very similar-looking to the Chrome internetbrowser instead of GNOME, KDE, etc.

Pacman-based

Pacman is a package manager that is capable of resolving dependencies and automatically downloading and


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Arch family tree

Red Hat family tree

installing all necessary packages. In theory, a user need only run a single commandto completely update the system.


Arch LinuxAn i686- and x86-64-optimized distribution targeted atexperienced users. Arch runs on a rolling release system and usesthe pacman utility for package management.

ArchBangBased on Arch Linux, but also provides LiveCDs with workingsystem and graphical installation scripts. Uses Openbox as defaultwindow manager.

Chakra LinuxDerived from Arch Linux, with the latest KDE desktop. For nowuses the pacman utility for package management. Strives to beQt-only.

DeLi LinuxA desktop based mini distribution with office suite, web browserand other graphical programs to run on a 486. Built from scratchwith some influences from Slackware and CRUX.

FrugalwareLinux

A general purpose Linux distribution designed for intermediateusers. Has some influences from Slackware, and uses a heavilymodified version of the Pacman package manager, Pacman-G2, afork of a cvs version of the complete rewrite of Pacman-G1 byAurelien Foret (the old monolithic Pacman-G1 is written by JuddVinet). The packages are tar archives that are compressed usingbzip2.

KnoppMythBased on Arch Linux and MythTV, providing applications forrecording TV and acting as a sound and video center.

ParabolaGNU/Linux

Arch Linux without any proprietary software, plus various addedpackages. Packages are also built for mips64el in addition to i686and x86_64.

RPM-based

Red Hat Linux and SUSE Linux were the original major distributions that used theRPM 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 RedHat called Fedora, and a commercially supported distribution called Red HatEnterprise Linux.


aLinux Formerly known as Peanut Linux

ALT LinuxSeveral distributions including Master, Compact, and Junior, Server,Terminal.

CalderaOpenLinux

A distribution originally introduced by Caldera and later developedby its subsidiary Caldera Systems, the later Caldera International,who bought SCO and then renamed into The SCO Group and nolonger produces a Linux distribution. Last release: 3.1.1 - Jan. 30,


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2002

cAos LinuxA general purpose distribution. Designed to have low overhead, runon older hardware, and be easily customizable.

FedoraCommunity-supported distribution sponsored by Red Hat. Itusually features cutting-edge Linux technologies.

Linkat A distribution promoted by the government of Catalonia, Spain.

LycorisDesktop/LX

MandrivaLinux

Easy to use system through its unique Control Center.

PCLinuxOSA rolling release Live CD distribution. Originally based onMandrake 9.2. Later rebased on Mandriva 2007.

Red HatLinux

Split into Fedora Core and Red Hat Enterprise Linux. The lastofficial release of the unsplit distribution was Red Hat Linux 9 inMarch 2003.

SUSE Linux

openSUSE - A community-developed branch,sponsored by SUSE. It maintains a strict policyof ensuring all code in the standard installs willbe from Free/Libre/Open-Source Softwaresolutions, including Linux kernel Modules.SUSE's enterprise Linux products are all basedon the codebase that comes out of theopenSUSE project.SUSE Linux Enterprise Server - A server-oriented Linux distribution supplied by SUSEand targeted at the business market.SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (previouslybranded Novell Linux Desktop) - A desktop-oriented Linux distribution supplied by SUSEand targeted at the enterprise market.SUSE Linux Enterprise Real Time - Aspecialized version of the SUSE distributionfrom SUSE designed to support low latency fortime critical operations.

Turbolinux Based on Red Hat Linux.

Vine Linux A Japanese distribution based on Red Hat Linux.

YOPERA rolling release desktop distribution from New Zealand thatfocuses on optimizing system performance for workstation use.

Fedora-based

Fedora is a community supported distribution based on Red Hat. It aims to provide the latest software whilemaintaining a completely Free Software system.[97]


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Fedora family tree


Atomix a Serbian desktop and server oriented Linux distribution

Aurora SPARCLinux

For Sun's SPARC architecture

Berry LinuxA medium-sized Fedora-based distribution that providessupport in Japanese and English.

BLAG Linux andGNU

Fully free software

EduLinux For educational purposes

EnGarde SecureLinux Server-only distribution designed to be secure.[98]

Fuduntu Designed to fit in somewhere between Fedora and Ubuntu.

HanthanaDesigned to cater the needs of Sri Lankan computer users whoare unable to access Internet frequently, with manymost-wanted applications built in.

K12LTSPA distribution for educational purpose. Comes with LTSPsupport.

KororaaInitially aimed at easy installation of a Gentoo system by usinginstall scripts instead of manual configuration. Now based onFedora.

Linpus LinuxFocused on the Chinese market, along with Linpus Lite focusedon the netbook market.

MoblinBuilt around the Intel Atom processor; supplanted by Meegowhen Intel and (temporarily) Nokia combined activities

MythDoraSpecialized distribution for easy setup of the MythTV PVRsoftware, similar to KnoppMyth, based on Fedora.

Network SecurityToolkit

A Live CD/DVD with security and networking tools to performroutine security and networking diagnostic and monitoringtasks.

Ojuba LinuxFocused on providing the best Arabic support, as well as someIslamic tools such as Hijra (Hijri calendar) and Minbar (prayertime indicator).

Red HatEnterprise Linux

Red Hat's officially supported distribution. Meant for enterpriseuse.

Russian FedoraRemix

A remix of Fedora.

Trustix A distribution focused on security.[99]

XangeXange (formerly Simplis, formerly Vixta) is a distribution thattries to emulate the appearance of Windows Vista. It is basedon KDE.

Yellow DogLinux

For the PowerPC platform.


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Mandriva family tree

Red Hat Enterprise Linux-based

See also: Red Hat Enterprise Linux derivatives and Commercial products based on Red Hat Enterprise

Linux


AsianuxA distribution co-developed between Red Flag Software Co., Ltd., Miracle Linux Corp. andHaansoft, INC., focused on Chinese, Japanese and Korean support.

CentOSCommunity-supported distribution that aims to be compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linuxwithout the inclusion of proprietary software.

ClearOS Small Business Server. File, Print, Messaging, UTM, VPN.

Fermi LinuxLTS Based on Scientific Linux.[100]

Miracle Linux Developed by Japanese software vendor Miracle Linux Co., Ltd

Oracle 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 ClusterDistribution

A distribution for building a High-Performance Computing computer cluster, with a recentrelease supporting Cloud computing. It is based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux but withextensions to support large multi-node heterogeneous systems for clusters (HPC), Cloud, andData Warehousing (in development).

Scientific LinuxA distribution co-developed by Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory and the EuropeanOrganization for Nuclear Research (CERN), which aims to be compatible with and based onRed Hat Enterprise Linux.

SME Server Based on CentOS and targeting Small and Medium Enterprises.

TrixBox A Voice Over IP (VoIP) distribution based on CentOS.

Mandriva Linux-based


AnnvixA security-focused server distribution. Originally based onMandrake 9.2 but has diverged a lot. Discontinued.

Mageia A community fork of Mandriva Linux

Trinity RescueKit

Aimed specifically at offline operations for Windows and Linuxsystems such as rescue, repair, password resets and disk cloning

Unity Linux Meant to be a base for custom distributions.

Slackware-based

Slackware is known as a highly customizable distribution that stresses ease ofmaintenance and reliability over cutting-edge software and automated tools.Generally considered a distribution for advanced users, it is often suggested to thosewho want to learn the inner workings of a Linux operating system.


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Slackware family treeDistribution Description

AUSTRUMI An 108 MB bootable live CD as of version 1.9.3

BasicLinuxA mini Linux designed to run in old PCs (386). Has a certaindegree of compatibility with Slackware packages.

Frugalware

Frugalware Linux is a general-purpose Linux distribution designedfor intermediate users who are familiar with command-lineoperations. Early versions were based on Slackware, but it is nowan independently developed distribution.

HostGISHostGIS Linux is a Slackware based distribution specifically madefor handling GIS information.

KateOSA desktop distribution aimed at intermediate users. It uses Xfce asits default desktop environment. No longer in development.

MuLinux Floppy-based distribution with replaceable modules.

NimbleXCompletely customizable through the NimbleX website. Now nolonger producing new versions.

Platypux A French GNU/Linux distribution of the Slackware family

Salix OS

Originally a fork of Zenwalk, Salix is a complete distribution fullybackwards compatible with Slackware.

Uses Xfce, KDE, LXDE, Fluxbox or Ratpoison as its defaultdesktop environment. 32 and 64bits version. Live versions are alsoavailable.

SentryFirewall

A firewall, server or intrusion detection system distribution.

simpleLinux

simpleLinux uses LZMA compression to compress its system files.The project started on year 2007 by a group of Malaysiandeveloper. simpleLinux is a Slackware-based distribution thatcomes in both Live CD or Persistence version that can be installedto a medium. simpleLinux GNU/Linux comes to be a multi-taskingoperating system that runs the X Window.

Slackintosh An unofficial port of Slackware to the PowerPC architecture.

Slamd64 An unofficial port of Slackware to the x86-64 architecture.

Slax

A live CD which aims to provide a complete desktop for generaluse. Permanent installation of Slax is not recommended orsupported; it is designed for "live" use only. Also can be run from aUSB flash drive.

SuperGamer A Live DVD Linux Distribution focused on gaming.

TopologilinuxDesigned to run from within Microsoft Windows, Topologilinux canbe installed without any changes to the user's hard disk. Outdated.

VectorLinuxA lightweight distribution designed to be easy to use even for newusers. Generally considered well-suited for older hardware.

WolvixA desktop-oriented Linux distribution based on Slackware, mainlytargeted at home users, featuring Xfce. No longer available


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ZenwalkOriginally a minimal version of Slackware, Zenwalk has evolvedinto a very different operating system; however, compatibility withSlackware is still maintained.

ZipSlack A lightweight and portable version of Slackware

Slax-based

Slax's modularity and reputation of quality have made it a popular base for other live CD projects.


EmnixA Slax-based distribution focused around portability and practicality. Production has ceased andEmnix replaced with Project Esma.

DAVIX A live CD for data analysis and visualization.

DNALinuxA small distribution designed for running bioinformatics software, including BLAST andEMBOSS.

Note OS An OS project for notebooks based on Slax.

Porteus A small Linux distro based on Slax.

Others

The following distributions are simply not categorized under the preceding sections.


Alpine Linux A security-oriented, lightweight Linux distribution based on uClibc and BusyBox.

Bifrost Small, for networking

BillixA live CD or live USB system administration toolkit and multi-boot distribution withthe ability to install any of the included distributions.

Coyote Linux Router/firewall distribution.

CRUXCRUX 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 packagesystem, BSD-style initscripts, and a relatively small collection of trimmed packages

DD-WRT Embedded firewall distribution.

Devil-LinuxRouter/firewall/server distribution running from CD or USB. Configuration held onUSB or floppy disk.

DSLinux Version of Linux designed for the Nintendo DS.

ELinOSDistribution for embedded systems by SYSGO. ELinOS focuses on industrialapplication and provides real-time extensions.

Familiar Linux Distribution for iPAQ handhelds.

fli4l Router/firewall distribution.[101]

Foresight Linux A rolling release distribution built around the Conary package manager.


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FREESCOA free replacement for proprietary routers supporting up to 10 network cards and upto 10 modems.

GeeXboXLive CD media center distribution, mainly to play special-encoded video files (e.g.:.ogg, XVID) on home theater.

GoboLinuxAn alternative distribution which redefines the file system hierarchy by installingeverything belonging to one application in one folder under /Programs, and usingsymlinks from /System and its subfolders to point to the proper files.

IPCop Router/firewall distribution.

IskolinuxA GNU/Linux distribution packaged and maintained by UP Manila's (UPM)Information Management System as part of University of the Philippines' thrust tomigrate to Linux.

Jlime Distribution for the HP Jornada 6xx and 7xx and NEC MobilePro 900(c) handhelds.

Lightweight PortableSecurity(LPS)[102]

A distribution created by the United States Department of Defense that bootsentirely in RAM

Lunar Linux A source code-based distribution descended from Sorcerer GNU/Linux.

MCC Interim LinuxMCC Interim Linux, possibly the first Linux distribution. Created by the ManchesterComputing Centre in February 1992.

MkLinuxA legacy distribution for PowerPC systems that runs the Linux kernel as a server ontop of the Mach microkernel.

Mobilinux By Montavista for smartphones.

MontaVista Linux Embedded systems distribution by MontaVista Software.

NASLitea floppy-based Linux designed to turn an old computer into a simple NetworkAttached Storage device.

NitixDeveloped by Net Integration Technologies Inc., Nitix claims to be the firstautonomic Linux-based server operating system.

OpenWrt for embedded systems, a lot of routing options via opkg available

paldo GNU/LinuxIndependently developed desktop operating system and package manager (upkg)with a rolling release format and standard Gnome environment.

PardusDeveloped by Turkish National Research Institute of Electronics and Cryptology. Ituses PISI as package manager, COMAR as configuration framework.

PS2 LinuxSony Computer Entertainment distribution released officially for the PlayStation 2video 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/LinuxA small desktop distribution. The ISO is under 30 MB; runs entirely in RAM; usesits own tazpkg package system.

SmallfootDeveloped by the Santa Cruz Operation (SCO UNIX / SCO Group), formerlyCaldera International and Caldera Systems - based on Caldera OpenLinux 3.x and4.x binaries.

SmoothWall Router/firewall distribution.


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Softlanding LinuxSystem

One of the earliest distributions, developed from 1992–1994; Slackware wasoriginally based on it.

Sorcerer A source code-based distribution.

Source MageGNU/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.

Sugar Designed by Sugar Labs for the One Laptop per Child (OLPC) initiative.

Thinstation Thin client distribution supporting all major connectivity protocols.

Tinfoil Hat Linux Bootable floppy distribution focusing on extreme security

Tiny Core LinuxTiny Core Linux is a minimalist (around 10 MB) Linux system focusing on providinga 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.

Tor-ramdiskAn i686 uClibc-based micro Linux distribution (about 5 MB) that runs in systemmemory and whose only purpose is to host a Tor server in an environment thatmaximizes security and privacy.

xPUD Small distribution, aimed at being simple and usable.

Yggdrasil Linux/GNU/X One of the oldest Linux distributions, not updated since 1995.

See also

Comparison of Linux distributionsComparison of netbook-oriented Linux distributionsDistroWatchList of Linux distributions endorsed by the Free Software FoundationList of live CDsList of router or firewall distributionsState-sponsored Linux distributionsLinux on System z

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External links

Chris Haney Screenshot Directory (http://www.chrishaney.com/?linux&thumbnails) - Screenshots ofmany Linux distributions.Operating-System.org (http://www.operating-system.org/betriebssystem/_english/os-liste.htm) - Lists allknown Linux distributions at a glance.The LWN.net Linux Distribution List (http://lwn.net/Distributions) - Categorized list with informationabout each entry.


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Distrowatch (http://distrowatch.com/) - Announcements, information, links and popularity ranking formany Linux distributions.

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