Linux Distros

Linux Distros
And Where To Find Them

All links go to the OS parent websites. Before choosing a distro do your homework and research the distro to be sure it is the right one for your computing skills. Some are terminal-centric and others are more like Windows. Contact me if you have questions

1. MX Linux "is a family of operating systems that are designed to combine elegant and efficient desktops with high stability and solid performance."


2. EndeavourOS "A terminal-centric distro with a vibrant and friendly community at its core."


3. Mint "is an operating system for desktop and laptop computers designed to work 'out of the box' and comes fully equipped with the apps most people need."


4. Manjaro "emphasizes user privacy and control of their hardware."


5. Pop! OS "is an operating system for STEM and creative professionals who use their computer as a tool to discover and create."


6. Fedora "an innovative platform for hardware, clouds, and containers, built with love by you." (a Red Hat distro)


7. Ubuntu "based on Debian and composed mostly of free and open-source software."


8. Debian "The universal operating system"


9. Lite "is a 'gateway operating system'. Your first simple, fast and free stop in the world of Linux."


10. openSUSE "The makers' choice for sysadmins, developers and desktop users."


11. Garuda "is a rolling release distro based on Arch Linux."


12. Zorin OS "is the alternative to Windows and macOS designed to make your computer faster, more powerful, secure, and privacy-respecting."


13. elementary OS "The thoughtful, capable, and ethical replacement for Windows and macOS"


14. KDE neon "The latest and greatest of KDE community software packaged on a rock-solid base."


15. antiX "Proudly anti-fascist "antiX Magic" in an environment suitable for old and new computers."


16. AlmaLinux "An Open Source, community owned and governed, forever-free enterprise Linux distribution"


17. kali "an open-source, Debian-based Linux distribution geared towards various information security tasks, such as Penetration Testing, Security Research, Computer Forensics and Reverse Engineering."


18. PCLinuxOS "is a free easy to use Linux-based Operating System for x86_64 desktops or laptops."


19. Puppy "is a unique family of Linux distributions meant for the home-user computers."


20. AcroLinux "is a distribution based on Arch Linux, a learning project."


21. EasyOS an experimental distro.


22. freeBSD "is an operating system used to power modern servers, desktops, and embedded platforms."


23. SparkyLinux "is a GNU/Linux distribution based on the Debian operating system."


24. Alpine "is a security-oriented, lightweight Linux distribution based on musl libc and busybox."


25. Mageia "a fork of Mandriva Linux,"


26. Bluestar "is an Arch Linux-based distribution, a solid Operating System that provides a breadth of functionality and ease of use without sacrificing aesthetics."


27. Q4OS "A fast and friendly, desktop oriented operating system based on Debian Linux."


28. Peppermint OS "comes with nearly nothing installed other than, the core packages needed to run the system and you have the choice to which packages should best fit your build."


29. Kubuntu "is a free, complete, and open-source alternative to Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X which contains everything you need to work, play, or share."


30. Linuxfx "The Microsoft Windows 11 interface with the speed and security of Linuxfx"


31. Tails "is a portable operating system that protects against surveillance and censorship."


32. SmartOS "a lightweight container OS"
33. Nitrux " based on Debian, built on the KDE Plasma 5 desktop environment."


34. Gnoppix "is a rolling release distribution designed for penetration testing and reverse engineering with focus on Web Application and gaining access."


35. Lubuntu "is a complete Operating System that ships the essential apps and services for daily use."


36. Slackware "is an advanced Linux operating system, designed with the twin goals of ease of use and stability as top priorities."


37. Parrot OS "is based on top of Debian, designed from the ground up to be secure."


38. ArchCraft "is just another Linux distribution, made on top of Arch Linux. It uses window managers and lightweight applications, which makes it super fast.


39. Rocky "is an open-source enterprise operating system designed to be 100% bug-for-bug compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux®."


40. OpenMandriva "is a unique and independent distribution and direct descendant of Mandriva Linux."


41. MaboxLinux "fast, lightweight and functional Linux Desktop “relaxed” rolling-release, Manjaro based with Openbox Window Manager."


42. Nobara "is a modified version of Fedora Linux with user-friendly fixes added to it."


43. CentOS "is a stable, predictable, manageable and reproducible platform derived from the sources of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)."


44. Bodhi "is a lightweight distribution featuring the fast & fully customizable Moksha Desktop."


45. Regata OS " get to what really matters, offering everything you need to enjoy better performance with your PC


46. Vanilla "is an immutable and atomic Ubuntu-based (changing to Debian) distribution that receives updates at the right time without sacrificing security or functionality.


47. Devuan "is a fork of Debian without systemd."


48. ALT "is a set of Russian operating systems based on RPM Package Manager and built on a Linux kernel."


49. Xubuntu "is an elegant and easy to use operating system and comes with Xfce DE."


50. Gentoo "is a free operating system based on Linux that can be automatically optimized and customized for just about any application or need."


51. Siduction "is an operating system based on the Linux kernel and the GNU project."


52. KaOS "KaOS is an independent distribution focused on Qt and KDE."


53. PureOS "is a fully-convergent, user friendly, secure and freedom respecting OS for your daily usage.


54. Red Hat (Not Free, Not open source)


55. Haiku "is an open-source operating system that specifically targets personal computing."


56. EuroLinux "is an Enterprise-class server operating system."


57. ArchLabs "is an Arch Linux based distribution, influenced and inspired by the look and feel of BunsenLabs with the intermediate to advanced user in mind."


58. Deepin "Beautiful UI design, intimate human-computer interaction, and friendly community environment."


59. Arch "a lightweight and flexible Linux® distribution that tries to Keep It Simple."


60. Qubes OS "is a free and open-source, security-oriented operating system for single-user desktop computing."


61. Voyager "Fast fluid and flexible for internet office multimedia or gaming. Two environments adapted to your needs."


62. AV Linux "AV Linux now combined with MX Linux! AV Linux MX Edition comes with a high-performance Liquorix Kernel and the full-featured XFCE4 Desktop Environment.


63. BunsenLabs "is a distribution offering a light-weight and easily customizable Openbox desktop."


64. Kodachi "is based on Ubuntu 18.04.6 it will provide you with a secure, anti-forensic, and anonymous operating system considering all features that a person who is concerned about privacy would need to have in order to be secure."


65. Peropesis "is a small-scale, minimalist, command-line-based Linux operating system. It's an incomplete system, but it's constantly being improved."


66. TrueNAS "is the world’s most deployed storage platform."


67. MakuluLinux has a voice controler onboard, choose from 'Gamer, Max or Shift' versions or pay for Gamer/Shift Pro.


68. 4MLinux "Totally free, feature-oriented, miniature Linux distribution."


69. RebornOS "is an Arch based rolling release system. Always up to date with the latest and greatest!"


70. Salix "is a GNU/Linux distribution based on Slackware that is simple, fast and easy to use."


71. ReactOS "Imagine running your favorite Windows applications and drivers in an open-source environment you can trust."


72. NuTyX "is a complete GNU/Linux distribution with high flexibility."


73. wattOS "Simple, Minimal, and Fast."


74. Slax "is a compact, fast, and modern Linux operating system that combines sleek design with modular approach."


75. Ubuntu MATE "is a stable, easy-to-use operating system with a configurable desktop environment."


76. LXLE "Light on resources; Heavy on functions. Always based on Ubuntu/Lubuntu LTS."


77. DragonFlyBSD "based on the same UNIX ideals and APIs taken in the FreeBSD, NetBSD, and OpenBSD series.


78. Endless "is a fast, powerful and easy to use app-centric operating system built on Open-Source."


79. Clear "is an open source, rolling release Linux distribution optimized for performance and security, from the Cloud to the Edge, designed for customization, and manageability."


80. Neptune "based upon Debian Testing (Bookworm) with the latest Plasma 5.27 (Beta) aswell as Linux kernel 6.1.8."


81. OpenBSD "a FREE, multi-platform 4.4BSD-based UNIX-like operating system."


82. XeroLinux "An Arch-Based Distro, built using in-house scripts."


83. Ubuntu Budgie "is a community developed distribution, integrating the Budgie Desktop Environment with Ubuntu at its core."


84. GhostBSD "provides a simple desktop-oriented operating system based on FreeBSD with MATE."


85. Ubuntu Studio "is a free and open source operating system, and an official flavor of Ubuntu."


86. Archman "is a powerful, lightweight, fast, visual and stable Linux distribution based on Archlinux."


87. ExTiX "is based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Jammy Jellyfish."


88. Calculate "is based on Gentoo and still backward compatible with it."


89. ROSA "An operating system certified by the FSTEC of Russia."


90. Tiny Core "The Core Project is a highly modular based system with community build extensions."


91. Absolute "is a 64-bit Linux distribution based upon Slackware."


92. CachyOS "is designed to deliver lightning-fast speeds and stability, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable computing experience every time you use it."


93. Feren "is a free and open-source operating system with a fresh take on a familiar user experience that can be changed to suit your workflow."


94. SpiralLinux "is a selection of Linux spins built from Debian GNU/Linux, with a focus on simplicity and out-of-the-box usability across all the major desktop environments."


95. Kaisen "is a distribution for IT professional based on the Debian GNU/Linux distribution."


96. Oracle "A highly performant and secure operating environment"


97. Gecko "is a set of Linux spins built from the openSUSE distribution, with a focus on polish and out-of-the-box usability on the desktop."


98. Snal "Live distro with i3 and firefox. Lots of network and filesystem utilities."