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List of Linux distributions 1 List of Linux distributions This page provides general information about notable Linux distributions in the form of a categorized list. Distributions are organized into sections by the major distribution they are based on, or the package management system they are based around. Debian-based Debian GNU/Linux is a distribution that emphasizes free software. It is supported on many hardware platforms. Debian and distributions based on it use the .deb package format and the dpkg package manager. [1], timeline representing the development of various Linux distributions. Distribution Description 64 Studio Attempts to specialize in audio and video production on x86-64 workstations. aptosid Multilingual desktop-oriented Live CD based on Debian unstable. Formerly sidux. BeatrIX A compact distribution from the Czech Republic that focuses on providing a user-friendly desktop environment. Bharat Operating This software is also known by the acronym BOSS GNU/Linux or simply BOSS Linux. System Solutions Canaima (operating A Venezuelan distribution. system) Caixa Mágica A Portuguese distribution. Corel Linux Commercial. Short-lived desktop distribution, bought by Xandros Linux. CrunchBang Linux A formerly Ubuntu based distribution, now based on Debian Stable, featuring the Openbox window manager and tint2 panel with GTK+ applications. List of Linux distributions 2 Dreamlinux A Brazilian Linux distribution. Elive A Live CD and Distribution featuring Enlightenment as the only window manager. Aims to be intuitive and easy to use. Finnix A small system administration Live CD that is available for multiple architectures. Freespire A community-driven and -supported project tied to the commercial Linspire distribution. Defunct since 2007. Website offline since early 2011. Gibraltar Commercial. Router/firewall distribution. gnuLinEx A distribution promoted by the government of Extremadura, Spain. grml Live CD for system recovery Hikarunix A distribution solely for studying and playing the game of Go. Based on Damn Small Linux. Kanotix An installable live CD for desktop usage using KDE, focusing on convenient scripts and GUI for ease of use. Knoppix The first Live CD (later DVD) version of Debian GNU/Linux. Kurumin Earlier, it was a version of the Knoppix distribution, modified with Debian and designed for Brazilian users. LEAF Project The Linux Embedded Appliance Framework. A tiny primarily floppy-based distribution for routers, firewalls and other appliances. LiMux An ISO 9241 industry workplace certified Linux distribution, deployed at the City of Munich, Germany. Linspire Commercial. Desktop-oriented distribution, previously called Lindows. Focuses on a proprietary software application manager obtained via a paid (CNR) subscription. Bought by Xandros Linux, and effectively defunct since 2007. Linux Mint Debian Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE) is a rolling distribution based on Debian Testing. It is available in both 32 and 64-bit Edition as a live DVD with a Gnome desktop. The purpose of LMDE is to look identical to the main Linux Mint edition and to [2] provide the same functionality while using Debian as a base. Linux Router Project A defunct floppy-based distribution for routers and firewalls. Supplanted by LEAF Project. Maemo A development platform for hand held devices such as the Nokia N800, N810 and Nokia N900 Internet Tablets and other Linux-based devices. MEPIS Focuses on ease of use. Also includes lightweight variant called antiX. antiX is meant to be used on older computers with limited hardware. MintPPC For PowerPC computers. Though MintPPC uses some Mint LXDE code, it is not Linux Mint. Neopwn Debian-based network penetration-testing distribution for mobile phones. NepaLinux A Debian and Morphix based distribution focused for desktop usage in Nepali language computing. OpenZaurus Debian packages and ROM image for the Sharp Zaurus PDA. Replaced by Ångström distribution. Parsix Optimized for personal computers and laptops. Built on top of Debian testing branch and comes with security support. Progeny Distribution from Progeny Linux Systems which was also founded by Debian founder Ian Murdock. Componentized Linux PureOS Based on Debian Testing. Rxart Desktop-oriented distribution. Focused on providing proprietary software. Sacix A Debian Pure Blend originally created to support the educational and free software diffusion goals of the Telecentres project of the city of São Paulo, Brazil. Skolelinux A distribution from Norway. It is provided as a thin client distribution for schools. Sunwah Linux A Chinese distribution Symphony OS Includes the Mezzo desktop environment. Previous versions were based on Knoppix. Ubuntu A distribution sponsored by Canonical Ltd. as well as receiving major funding from South African Mark Shuttleworth. Aims to offer a complete and polished desktop on a single CD. Ulteo Virtual desktop project List of Linux distributions 3 UserLinux Commercial distribution that would have included GNOME. Short-lived. Webconverger Debian Live based browser only distribution, similar to Google Chrome OS. However based on Firefox & dwm, with no user sign-in, no special hardware required and designed for public places. Vyatta Commercial open source network operating system includes routing, firewall, VPN, intrusion prevention and more. Designed to be an open source Cisco replacement. Xandros Open Based on Xandros 3.0 Standard Edition. DVD burning is disabled and CD burning is restricted to a maximum speed of 4X. Circulation Edition Xebian For the Xbox home gaming console. Knoppix-based Knoppix, itself, is based on Debian. Distribution Description Feather Linux It boots from either a CD or a USB flash drive. Uses Knoppix-based hardware detection and the Fluxbox window manager. Damn Small It is designed to be a small distro designed to run on older hardware. It is commonly used on virtual machines due to low Linux memory requirements. Kaella The French translation of Knoppix. Musix A Knoppix/Debian based distribution, intended for music production, graphic design, audio, video editing, and other tasks. It is GNU/Linux built with only free software. Ubuntu-based Ubuntu is a distribution based on Debian. Official distributions These Ubuntu variants simply install a set of packages different from the original Ubuntu, but since they draw additional packages and updates from the same repositories as Ubuntu, all of the same software is available for each of them. Distribution Description Edubuntu A complete Linux-based operating system targeted for primary and secondary education. It is freely available with community based support. The Edubuntu community is built on the ideas enshrined in the Edubuntu Manifesto: that software, especially for education, should be available free of charge and that software tools should be usable by people in their local language and despite any disabilities. Since version 8.04, Edubuntu has now been named Ubuntu Education Edition and has been made as an add-on for the Ubuntu operating system. Gobuntu Gobuntu was an official derivative of the Ubuntu operating system, aiming to provide a distribution consisting entirely of free software. It was officially announced by Mark Shuttleworth on July 10, 2007, and daily builds of Gobuntu 7.10 began to be publicly released. The project ended around the release of 8.04 and has since merged into mainline Ubuntu as a 'free software' option. Kubuntu An official derivative of Ubuntu using KDE instead of the GNOME or Unity interfaces used by default in Ubuntu. Lubuntu Lubuntu is a project that is an official derivative of the Ubuntu operating system that is "lighter, less resource hungry and more [3][4] energy-efficient", using the LXDE desktop environment. Requires cmov instruction capable processor to run (not all older machines support this). Ubuntu JeOS "Just Enough OS" - described as "an efficient variant [...] configured specifically for virtual appliances". Ubuntu Mobile An embedded operating system designed for use on mobile devices. The operating system will use Hildon from maemo as its graphical frontend. List of Linux distributions 4 Ubuntu Released in 2008, Netbook Edition is an official derivative of Ubuntu designed for netbooks using the Intel Atom processor. Netbook Starting from Ubuntu 11.04, Ubuntu Netbook Edition has been merged into the desktop edition. [5] Edition Ubuntu Server An official derivative made for use in servers. Ubuntu Server handles mail, controls printers, acts as a fileserver, can host LAMP Edition and more. Ubuntu TV Designed for use with TVs Xubuntu An official derivative of Ubuntu using Xfce. Xubuntu is intended for use on less-powerful computers or those who seek a highly efficient desktop environment on faster systems, and uses mostly GTK+ applications. Contributed distributions Distribution Description Mythbuntu Based on Ubuntu and MythTV, providing applications for recording TV and acting as a media center. Ubuntu Studio Based on Ubuntu, providing open-source applications for multimedia creation aimed at the audio, video and graphic editors. Third-party distributions Unofficial variants and derivatives are not controlled or guided by Canonical Ltd. and generally have different goals in mind: Distribution Description ArtistX ArtistX is a free live GNU/Linux DVD which turns a common computer into a full multimedia production studio. Aurora Specifically for the Eee PC range of netbooks, based on Debian. Previously named Eeebuntu and based on Ubuntu. ABC GNU/Linux An Ubuntu-based distribution for
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