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Ubuntu
A general-purpose distribution with desktop and server editions, a large software ecosystem, and long-term support releases.
Family: Debian
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Linux distributions
Starter listDE
Debian
A community-built operating system for desktops and servers, and the foundation for many other distributions.
Family: Debian
FE
Fedora Linux
A community distribution with Workstation and Server editions, useful for exploring current Linux technologies.
Family: Fedora / RHEL
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Linux Mint
A desktop-focused distribution with familiar workflows, graphical tools, and a choice of desktop environments.
Family: Debian
AR
Arch Linux
A rolling-release distribution for people who want to assemble and maintain a system around their own choices.
Family: Arch
OP
openSUSE
A community distribution offering different release approaches and administration tools for desktop and server use.
Family: SUSE
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Alpine Linux
A small distribution built around musl and BusyBox, commonly used for containers and compact server installations.
Family: Other / independent
NI
NixOS
Uses declarative configuration and the Nix package manager to make system changes reproducible and easier to roll back.
Family: Other / independent
GE
Gentoo Linux
A highly configurable distribution with source-based package management for people who want detailed control over their system.
Family: Gentoo
SL
Slackware
A traditional Linux distribution with straightforward system tools and an emphasis on user-managed configuration.
Family: Slackware
RO
Rocky Linux
A community enterprise Linux distribution intended for servers and infrastructure that need a stable enterprise environment.
Family: Fedora / RHEL
AL
AlmaLinux
A community enterprise Linux distribution for server workloads and infrastructure in the enterprise Linux ecosystem.
Family: Fedora / RHEL
KA
Kali Linux
A toolkit distribution for penetration testing, security research, and digital forensics.
Family: Debian
PA
Parrot OS
A distribution with tools and editions aimed at security testing, development, and privacy-conscious computing.
Family: Debian
TA
Tails
A portable live system designed around privacy, with internet connections routed through Tor.
Family: Debian
QU
Qubes OS
A security-focused system that separates activities into isolated compartments rather than trusting one shared desktop environment.
Family: Other / independent
RA
Raspberry Pi OS
The Raspberry Pi operating system, suited to small-board computing, learning, and hardware projects.
Family: Debian
PU
Puppy Linux
A collection of small Linux systems designed for portable use and resource-conscious computers.
Family: Other / independent
AN
antiX
A lightweight distribution with live-system tools, useful for older hardware and compact desktop setups.
Family: Debian
MX
MX Linux
A desktop distribution combining Debian foundations with practical graphical tools and live-system features.
Family: Debian
ZO
Zorin OS
A desktop distribution built to make the transition from other operating systems more approachable.
Family: Debian
MA
Manjaro
An Arch-based desktop distribution with graphical setup and management tools and its own release workflow.
Family: Arch
EN
EndeavourOS
An Arch-based distribution that provides an installer and a relatively minimal starting point for building your own desktop.
Family: Arch
PO
Pop!_OS
A desktop distribution from System76 with a workflow aimed at everyday computing and technical work.
Family: Debian
UB
Ubuntu Studio
An Ubuntu flavor that brings together tools for audio, video, graphics, photography, and publishing.
Family: Debian
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LibreELEC
A compact operating system designed to turn a device into a Kodi media center.
Family: Other / independent
VO
Void Linux
An independent distribution with the XBPS package manager and runit service supervision.
Family: Other / independent
ST
SteamOS
A Linux-based operating system from Valve for gaming devices and the Steam experience.
Family: Arch
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