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Zorin OS 17.2 $\Pick$ [ 2024-09-20 | 3 GB | Freemium | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 11814 | 5 ]

Zorin OS is a good alternative for Windows users designed to make your computer faster, more powerful, secure, and privacy-respecting. Zorin OS is one of our top 12 Linux picks for Windows users.

Universal USB Installer 2.0.2.6 [ 2024-12-27 | 20 MB | Freeware | 11|10|8|7 | 183649 | 5 ]

Universal USB Installer is a Live Linux USB Creator that allows you to choose from a selection of Linux Distributions to put on your USB Flash Drive.

LinuxLive USB Creator (LiLi) 2.9.4 [ 2015-09-10 | 6.22 MB | Freeware | 10|8|7|Vista|XP | 81185 | 5 ]

LinuxLive USB Creator is a handy, easy to use application designed to enable you to create a bootable Live USB key with Linux on it.

LiveUSB Install 2.5.12 [ 2018-01-19 | 12.4 MB | Freeware | 10|8|7|Vista|XP | 5173 | 5 ]

LiveUSB Install is a free, portable app to download Linux distros, save to disk, as an ISO, or even burn as a bootable CD, DVD, or thumb drive.

Windows Subsystem for Linux Kernel Update Package 2 6.6.75.1 [ 2025-02-11 | 17 MB | Freeware | 11|10 | 11810 | 5 ]

Windows Subsystem for Linux Kernel Update Package contains the Linux Kernel update package to upgrade Windows 10 64-bit to WSL 2 (Windows Subsystem for Linux), allowing you to run Linux on Windows 10 with WSl 2.

Kodachi 8.26 [ 2022-10-14 | 3 GB | Freeware | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 8185 | 5 ]

Kodachi is a 64-bit Linux operating system based on Xubuntu. It will provide you with a secure, anti-forensic, and anonymous operating system considering all features that a person concerned about privacy needs to be secure.

BakAndImgCD 40.0 [ 2022-07-12 | 74 MB | Freeware | Linux | 500 | 5 ]

BakAndImgCD is an Open Source Linux Live CD for use in data backup and disk imaging/cloning.

Ubuntu 24.04.2 LTS [ 2025-02-21 | 443 MB - 4.8 GB | Freeware | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 8074 | 4 ]

Ubuntu permits you to use the Ubuntu Terminal and run Ubuntu command line utilities including bash, ssh, git, apt, and many more on your Windows machine.

UNetbootin 702 [ 2021-02-02 | 4.63 MB | Freeware | 11|10|8|7|Linux|macOS | 48804 | 5 ]

UNetbootin allows you to create bootable Live USB drives for Ubuntu and other Linux distributions without burning a CD. UNetbootin Portable is also available.

AutoBootDisk 5.7 [ 2018-01-07 | 2.48 MB | Freeware | Windows Any | 10164 | 5 ]

AutoBootDisk is a freeware app capable of automatically downloading and booting 78 Linux distros and any you already downloaded.

Live Raizo 16.25.01.25i [ 2025-01-26 | 2.3 GB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 1406 | 5 ]

Live Raizo is a live Linux distribution based on Debian:Buster that allows users to experiment with system administration on simulated networks and real devices.

Mageia 9 [ 2023-08-26 | 4 GB | Open Source | Windows Any | 1261 | 5 ]

Mageia is a Linux-based, free operating system that is a fork of Mandriva Linux.

FreeBSD is an operating system used to power modern servers, desktops, and embedded platforms.

Pisi GNU/Linux 2.3.4 [ 2023-10-07 | 1.2 GB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 658 | 5 ]

Pisi GNU/Linux is an end-user-oriented GNU/Linux distribution based on Pisi, developed by the free software community, trying to provide ease of installation, configuration, and use to computer users, and aiming to meet their basic desktop needs.

PCLinuxOS 2024.10 [ 2024-10-19 | 1 - 3.5 GB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 5897 | 4 ]

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

PrimTux 2022-10 [ 2022-11-01 | 3.5-3.7 GB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 1348 | 5 ]

PrimTux is an Ubuntu and Debian-based Linux distro developed by school teachers and IT enthusiasts to use on older computers with three different versions depending on your hardware.

Diamond Linux-TT 05.fb.21 [ 2021-02-07 | 2.63 GB | Open Source | Windows Any | 2507 | 5 ]

Diamond Linux-TT is a desktop Linux distribution designed to be comfortable for Windows users. It is based on Debian's Stable branch and uses the KDE Plasma desktop.

UNetbootin Portable 702 [ 2021-08-25 | 5.07 MB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 2199 | 5 ]

UNetbootin Portable, offered via PortableApps, permits you to create bootable Live USB drives for Ubuntu and other Linux distributions without burning a CD. UNetbootin installer is also available.

Septor Linux 2022 [ 2022-01-01 | 2.1 GB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 2313 | 5 ]

Septor Linux is an operating system that provides users with a perfect computing environment for surfing the Internet anonymously.

Oracle Linux 9 Update 5 $\Hot$ [ 2024-11-20 | 704 MB - 9.2 GB | Open Source | 10|8|7|Linux | 2944 | 4 ]

Oracle Linux is an open and complete operating environment. Oracle Linux delivers virtualization, management, and cloud-native computing tools, along with the operating system, in a single support offering.

OpenMandriva ROME 24.12 [ 2024-12-11 | 2.8 GB | Open Source | 11|10|Linux | 2150 | 5 ]

OpenMandriva, based on Mandriva and Mandrake code, is an exciting free Desktop Operating System that aims to cater to and interest first time and advanced users alike.

Damn Small Linux 4.1.1 RC2 [ 2021-02-13 | 50.3 MB | Open Source | Windows Any | 4121 | 5 ]

Damn Small Linux is a very versatile 50MB mini desktop-oriented Linux distribution.

ArchBang Linux 0203 [ 2025-03-02 | 1.3 GB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 6233 | 3 ]

ArchBang Linux is a simple Linux distribution based on the Archlinux system combined with Openbox window manager. Suitable for both desktop and portable systems. It is light, fast, and stable.

Netrunner Linux 23 [ 2023-01-23 | 2.7 GB | Open Source | Windows Any | 1221 | 5 ]

Netrunner Linux is a complete Linux Operating System for PCs, laptops/netbooks, and ARM microcomputers that uses the KDE Plasma desktop environment.

BlackArch Linux 2021.09.01 [ 2021-08-17 | 733 MB - 15 GB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 7405 | 5 ]

BlackArch Linux is an Arch Linux-based penetration testing distribution for penetration testers and security researchers.

DragonFly BSD 6.4.0 [ 2023-01-05 | 1.9 GB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 1116 | 5 ]

DragonFly BSD belongs to the same operating system class as other BSD-derived systems and Linux. It is based on UNIX ideals and APIs and shares ancestor code with other BSD operating systems.

Tiny Core Linux 15.0 [ 2024-02-12 | Size Varies | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 5125 | 5 ]

Tiny Core Linux (The Core Project) is not a turnkey desktop distribution but instead just the core Linux from which it is quite easy to add what you want.

pfSense 2.7.2 [ 2023-12-16 | 359 MB | Open Source | Windows Any | 40159 | 5 ]

The pfSense project is a free network firewall distribution based on the FreeBSD operating system with a custom kernel and third-party free software packages.

Rescuezilla 2.5.1 $\Hot$ [ 2024-09-09 | 1.1 GB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7 | 5125 | 5 ]

Rescuezilla is an easy-to-use disk imaging application fully compatible with Clonezilla.

MaboxLinux 25.02 [ 2025-02-06 | 2.1 GB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 3206 | 3 ]

MaboxLinux is a fast, lightweight, and functional Linux Desktop for any skill level.

KNOPPIX Linux 9.1 [ 2021-02-19 | 4.2 GB | Open Source | Windows Any | 31952 | 5 ]

KNOPPIX is a bootable Live system on CD, DVD, or USB flash drives, consisting of a representative collection of GNU/Linux software, automatic hardware detection, and support for many graphics cards, sound cards, SCSI and USB devices, and other peripherals.

Endless OS 6.0.5 [ 2025-01-10 | Size Varies | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 6299 | 5 ]

Endless OS is a Linux distro that comes preloaded with over 100 apps and essential tools, so you have all you need, even when there's no internet access.

Void Linux 20250202 [ 2025-02-03 | 450-800 MB | Open Source | 10|8|7|Linux | 2759 | 5 ]

Void Linux is a general-purpose operating system based on the monolithic Linux kernel.

GeckoLinux 153.220104.0 [ 2022-01-06 | 1.6 GB | Open Source | 10|8|7|Linux | 933 | 5 ]

GeckoLinux is a Linux spin based on the openSUSE distribution, focusing on polish and out-of-the-box usability on the desktop. It is available in Static (based on openSUSE Leap) and Rolling (based on openSUSE Tumbleweed) editions.

Ubuntu for Windows Subsystem for Linux Preview [ 2022-05-15 | Size Varies | Open Source | 11|10|8|7 | 739 | 5 ]

Ubuntu for Windows Subsystem for Linux lets you install a complete Ubuntu terminal environment in minutes with Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL).

Kali Linux 2024.4 [ 2024-12-16 | 4.1 GB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 12606 | 4 ]

Kali Linux is a Debian-based Linux distribution geared towards various information security tasks, such as Penetration Testing, Security Research, Computer Forensics, and Reverse Engineering.

WSL Distro Manager 1.8.15 [ 2024-11-11 | 13 MB | Open Source | 11|10 | 1615 | 5 ]

WSL Distro Manager allows Windows Subsystem for Linux distribution management via a user-friendly graphical interface.

AlmaLinux OS 9.5 [ 2024-11-18 | 800 MB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 2191 | 5 ]

AlmaLinux OS is a free, open-source Linux OS for the community, by the community.

Emmabuntüs Linux DE5-12.8 [ 2024-11-27 | 3.7 GB | Open Source | Windows Any | 1845 | 5 ]

Emmabuntüs is a desktop GNU/Linux distribution based on Debian Stable on XFCE, made specifically for refurbished computers destined for humanitarian organizations and to promote GNU Linux discovery by beginners.

Ultramarine Linux 40 [ 2024-05-25 | 2 GB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 1896 | 5 ]

Ultramarine Linux is a Linux distribution based on Fedora Linux. Run it independently or upgrade from your Fedora installation.

Absolute Linux 20231124 [ 2023-11-26 | 2.9 GB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 2841 | 4 ]

Absolute is a 64-bit Linux distribution based upon Slackware. It concentrates on desktop use to be ready for internet, multimedia, document, and general home use out of the box.

RebornOS 2024.07.27 [ 2024-07-31 | 1.9 GB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 2302 | 5 ]

RebornOS is a Linux distro based on Arch Linux. The live image uses the GNOME desktop, but the installation allows you to choose from 11 different desktops.

Arch Linux 2025.03.01 [ 2025-03-02 | 1.1 GB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 4166 | 3 ]

Arch Linux is an independently developed lightweight and flexible Linux distribution that tries to Keep It Simple.

Tuxboot 0.8 [ 2022-02-01 | 8 MB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 1264 | 5 ]

Tuxboot helps you create a bootable Live USB drive for Clonezilla live, DRBL Live, Gparted Live, and Tux2live.

Clear Linux 40120 [ 2023-10-13 | 1.8-3.6 GB | Open Source | Linux | 971 | 5 ]

Clear Linux creates an operating system with highly optimized performance, security, versatility, and manageability of software stacks.

OpenBSD is a free and secure operating system based on BSD UNIX that emphasizes portability, standardization, proactive security, and integrated cryptography.

Enso 0.4 [ 2021-03-06 | 1.76 GB | Open Source | Windows Any | 651 | 5 ]

Enso aims to be a clean and simple OS that is easy to use and incorporates the developer's favorite projects (Xubuntu, XFCE) from around the Linux world.

Open Secure-K OS 1.2 [ 2024-03-10 | 1.06 GB | Open Source | Windows Any | 1068 | 5 ]

Open Secure-K OS is an operating system booting from a USB key in which you can safely create and store your personal and private data.

MakuluLinux 2025-02-17 [ 2025-02-18 | 2.2 GB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 3361 | 4 ]

MakuluLinux is a Linux distro with many tools with unconventional and outside-of-the-box thinking.

NetBSD is an Open Source operating system that is fast, secure, highly portable, and can run on multiple platforms.

Haiku R1 Beta 5 [ 2024-09-14 | 1 GB | Open Source | Windows Any | 2222 | 5 ]

Haiku is an open-source operating system that specifically targets personal computing. Inspired by the BeOS, Haiku is fast, simple to use, easy to learn, and powerful.

SuperX 5.0 [ 2021-03-06 | 2.2 GB | Open Source | Windows Any | 1002 | 5 ]

SuperX is a free and Open Source operating system intended for ease of use with accessibility and security in mind.

Plop Linux 23.1 [ 2023-01-17 | 2.5 GB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 746 | 5 ]

Plop Linux is designed for advanced Linux users. You can use Plop Linux as a live version to boot from CD/DVD, USB, and network, Desktop installation, or as a server (LAMP, mail, media server, and so on).

Rescatux 0.74 [ 2022-01-20 | 713 MB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 9045 | 5 ]

Rescatux is a Debian GNU/Linux based live cd aimed at GNU/Linux and Microsoft Windows rescue tasks thanks to its graphical wizard named Rescapp.

Venom Linux 20250216 [ 2025-02-17 | 1.2 GB | Open Source | 10|8|7|Linux | 1113 | 5 ]

Venom Linux is a source-based Linux distribution build from scratch following KISS philosophy and targeting experienced users.

Voyager Live 24.04.1.2 LTS / 12.5 Debian [ 2024-08-30 | 4.2 GB | Open Source | 11|10|Linux | 1551 | 5 ]

Voyager is a Linux distro described as a human adventure at the heart of digital technology.

Rocky Linux 9.5 [ 2024-11-20 | 1.8-9.2 GB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 3583 | 5 ]

Rocky Linux is a community-driven effort to bring you enterprise-grade, production-ready Linux.

Porteus Kiosk 5.5.0 [ 2023-03-27 | 171 MB | Open Source | Windows Any | 3696 | 5 ]

Porteus Kiosk is a free-to-use, lightweight Linux operating system restricted to using the web browser.

EasyOS 6.6.3 [ 2025-02-19 | 857 MB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 8757 | 4 ]

EasyOS is an experimental Linux distribution that uses many technologies and package formats pioneered by Puppy Linux.

Nitrux 3.8.0 [ 2024-12-02 | Size Varies | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 3304 | 5 ]

Nitrux is a Linux desktop distribution directly based on Debian geared towards beginners. It uses the Calamares installer and includes NX Desktop and NX Firewall on top of the KDE Plasma 5 desktop environment and MauiKit Applications.

4MLinux 47.0 [ 2024-12-24 | 1.4 GB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 2891 | 3 ]

4MLinux is a miniature Linux distribution focusing on four capabilities: maintenance (by using it as a system rescue live CD), multimedia (for example, for playing video DVDs), mini-server (using the inetd daemon), and mystery (meaning small Linux games).

Pop!_OS 22.04 [ 2022-04-25 | 3 GB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 5618 | 5 ]

Pop!_OS is an operating system for STEM, gamers, and creative professionals who use their computers as a tool to discover and create. Unleash your potential on secure, reliable open-source software.

Proxmox VE 8.3 $\Pick$ [ 2024-11-22 | 1 GB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 2865 | 5 ]

Proxmox VE is a Linux distro based on Debian 12 Bookworm to manage and run virtual machines.

Parrot OS 6.3.2 [ 2025-02-03 | 1.8 GB | Open Source | Linux | 14048 | 5 ]

Parrot OS is a GNU/Linux distribution based on Debian and designed with Security and Privacy in mind while still being approachable to new Linux users.

OpenMediaVault 6.0.24 [ 2022-04-26 | 739 MB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 3631 | 5 ]

OpenMediaVault is a next-generation network-attached storage (NAS) solution based on Debian Linux. It contains services like SSH, (S)FTP, SMB/CIFS, DAAP media server, RSync, BitTorrent client, and many more that can be enhanced via plugins.

Porteus 5.0 [ 2022-07-04 | 315 MB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 11478 | 5 ]

Porteus is a complete Linux operating system optimized to run from CD, USB flash drive, hard drive, or other bootable storage media.

Manjaro 24.2.1 [ 2024-12-16 | 3.7 GB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 12406 | 4 ]

Manjaro is a professionally made operating system that is a suitable replacement for Windows.

MX Linux 23.5 [ 2025-01-14 | 1-3 GB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 3990 | 4 ]

MX Linux is a cooperative venture between two Linux communities. It is a family of operating systems designed to combine elegant and efficient desktops with high stability and solid performance.

Solus 4.7 [ 2025-01-26 | 2.5 GB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 3523 | 5 ]

Solus provides many experiences that enable you to get the most out of your hardware and is a Linux distro that Windows users should be comfortable with.

Fedora Games Spin 41 [ 2024-10-25 | 6.0 GB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 1705 | 5 ]

Fedora Games Spin offers a perfect showcase of the best games available in Fedora. The included games span several genres, from first-person shooters to real-time and turn-based strategy games to puzzle games.

Finnix 126 [ 2024-07-05 | 412 MB | Open Source | Linux | 1593 | 5 ]

Finnix is a self-contained, bootable Linux CD distribution for system administrators based on Debian.

ExTiX 25.3 [ 2025-03-05 | Size Varies | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 1633 | 5 ]

ExTiX is a desktop Linux distribution and live DVD based on Ubuntu, offering a choice of alternative desktop environments, including LXQt, Deepin, KDE, and Anbox.

Linux Lite 6.4 [ 2023-04-02 | 2 GB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 6676 | 5 ]

Linux Lite is a simple, fast, and free Ubuntu-based Linux distro to transition from Windows to Linux as smoothly as possible.

Peppermint OS 01-07-2022 [ 2023-07-02 | 1.3 GB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 11854 | 5 ]

Peppermint OS is a lightweight, stable, and super fast Linux operating system. Peppermint 10 Respin is built on long-term support (LTS) code base and customizable to your heart’s content.

Slax Linux 15.0.4 / 12.2.0 [ 2023-10-10 | 275 MB | Open Source | Linux | 24266 | 4 ]

Slax is one of the smallest, portable, and fast Linux operating systems with a modular approach and outstanding design built to run from a DVD or thumb drive.

antiX Linux 23.2 [ 2024-10-07 | 1.2 GB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 4732 | 5 ]

antiX is a fast, lightweight, and easy to install system-free Linux live CD distribution based on Debian Stable for Intel-AMD x86 compatible systems. It is perfect for older hardware.

BunsenLabs Linux Beryllium [ 2022-12-21 | 1.2 GB | Open Source | 10|8|7 | 2741 | 5 ]

BunsenLabs Linux Lithium is a distribution offering a light-weight and easily customizable Openbox desktop. The project is a community continuation of CrunchBang Linux.

Lubuntu [ 2021-01-10 | 1.8 GB | Open Source | 10|8|7 | 1631 | 5 ]

Lubuntu is a complete Operating System that ships the essential apps and services for daily use: office applications, PDF reader, image editor, music and video players, etc.

Skywave Linux 4.2.0 [ 2022-03-04 | 4 GB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 1476 | 5 ]

Skywave Linux is an operating system using bleeding-edge technology to robustly access the broadcast, utility, military, and amateur radio signals from almost anywhere globally, including countries with restrictive internet environments.

Elementary OS 8 [ 2024-11-27 | 1.6 GB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 5536 | 5 ]

Elementary OS is a fast, open, and privacy-respecting replacement for Windows.

Debian GNU/Linux 12.9 $\Pick$ [ 2025-01-12 | 473 MB-3.7GB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 13003 | 4 ]

Debian is a Linux distribution composed of free and open-source software developed by the community-supported Debian Project.

Deepin 23 [ 2024-08-16 | 4.5 GB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 5965 | 4 ]

Deepin is a Linux operating system derived from Debian, supporting laptops, desktops, and more.

Linux Mint 22.1 $\Hot$ [ 2025-01-15 | 2.9 GB | Open Source | Linux | 11281 | 5 ]

Linux Mint aims to produce a modern, elegant, and comfortable operating system that is powerful and easy to use.

Bodhi Linux 7.0.0 [ 2023-08-23 | 877 MB | Open Source | 10|8|7|Linux | 1868 | 5 ]

Bodhi is a minimalistic, enlightened Linux desktop.

Gentoo Linux 2021-01-27 [ 2021-01-30 | 400 MB | Open Source | Windows Any | 1799 | 5 ]

Gentoo is a highly flexible, source-based Linux distribution.

Raspberry Pi Imager is the quick and easy way to install Raspberry Pi OS and other operating systems to a microSD card, ready to use with your Raspberry Pi.

Bluestar Linux 6.13.6-3-2025.03.11 [ 2025-03-12 | 4.6 GB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 10587 | 3 ]

Bluestar Linux is an Arch Linux-based distribution, built with an understanding that people want and need a solid Operating System that provides a breadth of functionality and ease of use without sacrificing aesthetics.

KDE neon 20250202 [ 2025-02-02 | 1.9 GB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 11898 | 4 ]

KDE neon combines a stable desktop with cutting-edge features using a stable Ubuntu long-term release as its core.

Robolinux 12.11 [ 2023-05-06 | 1.5-4.3 GB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 1633 | 5 ]

Robolinux is a user-friendly and intuitive operating system based on the latest long-term support release of Ubuntu.

openSUSE Tumbleweed 2025-03 / Leap 15.6 [ 2025-03-02 | 4.2 GB | Open Source | 10|8|7|Linux | 5785 | 5 ]

openSUSE is a Linux distro popular with sysadmins, developers, and desktop users.

Alpine Linux 3.21.3 [ 2025-02-14 | Size Varies | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 7265 | 3 ]

Alpine Linux is an independent, general-purpose Linux distribution designed for power users who appreciate security, simplicity, and resource efficiency.

Snal Linux 1.37 [ 2025-02-11 | 1.3 GB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 2532 | 3 ]

Snal Linux is a small Linux distribution based on Arch Linux built to be used as a live USB image to troubleshoot hard disk, system, and network problems.

KaOS Linux 2024.11 [ 2024-11-20 | 2.8 GB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 2486 | 4 ]

KaOS is an independent Linux distribution using the KDE Desktop and includes the Calligra office suite and other popular software applications.

GhostBSD 25.01-R14.2p1 [ 2025-02-28 | 2.8 GB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 3021 | 5 ]

GhostBSD provides a simple desktop-oriented operating system based on FreeBSD with MATE, OpenRC, and OS packages for simplicity.

Zeroshell Linux Router 3.9.5 [ 2021-01-17 | 279.2 MB | Open Source | Windows Any | 2954 | 5 ]

Zeroshell is a Linux based distribution dedicated to the implementation of Router and Firewall Appliances completely administrable via the web interface.

Redcore Linux 2301 [ 2023-02-25 | 3 GB | Open Source | 10|8|7|Linux | 1329 | 5 ]

Redcore Linux is a distribution based on Gentoo Linux and a continuation of the now-defunct Kogaion Linux.

SparkyLinux 7.6 [ 2025-01-04 | 1.8 GB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 2917 | 4 ]

SparkyLinux is a fast, lightweight, and fully customizable OS built on Debian that offers a few versions for different users and tasks.

PinguyOS 18.04.2 LTS [ 2021-01-17 | 2.1 - 3.5 GB | Open Source | Windows Any | 2505 | 5 ]

PinguyOS is a Linux distribution built on the Ubuntu framework designed for PC and Mac users new to Linux.

Linux Kernel 6.13.7 [ 2025-03-13 | 229 MB | Open Source | Linux | 7494 | 3 ]

Linux Kernel is common to all Linux distributions and available to everyone as Open Source software.

Fatdog64 Linux 903 [ 2024-08-18 | 503 MB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 2376 | 5 ]

Fatdog is a 64-bit Linux distro built to honor the Puppy Linux spirit and principle from where it came.

Archman Linux 20241207 [ 2024-12-09 | 2.5-2.9 GB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 2770 | 4 ]

Archman Linux is an Arch-based Linux distro. There are Xfce, KDE Plasma, Mate, Deepin, Gnome, Lxde, and Lxqt versions.

NuTyX Linux 23.12.2 [ 2023-12-22 | 787 MB -1.9 GB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 1423 | 4 ]

NuTyX is a complete GNU/Linux distribution with high flexibility thanks to the collections and the groups' concepts.

ArcoLinux 25.03.01 [ 2025-03-01 | 2.8-3.7 GB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 3225 | 3 ]

ArcoLinux (ArchMerge) is a distribution based on Arch Linux that offers 5 ways to install any Desktop to suit your needs.

Qubes OS 4.2.4 [ 2025-02-18 | 6 GB | Open Source | 10|8|7 | 2110 | 5 ]

Qubes OS is a Linux distro that brings to your personal computer the Xen hypervisor's security; many major hosting providers rely on the same software to isolate websites and services from each other.

Kaisen Linux 2.2 [ 2022-12-15 | 391 MB - 4.1 GB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 2205 | 5 ]

Kaisen Linux is a distribution for IT professionals based on the Debian GNU/Linux distribution. It is a complete operating system whose originality is to provide tools dedicated to system administration and covering all the needs for diagnosing and dealing with faults or failures of an installed system and its components.

CloudReady Home Edition 96.4.6 [ 2022-03-15 | 48 MB-1.2 GB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|macOS | 15593 | 5 ]

CloudReady: Home Edition is the free, easy way to transform your old PC or Mac into a high-performing Chrome device.

Elive 3.8.46 Beta / 3.0.6 [ 2024-12-22 | 3.6 GB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 7112 | 5 ]

Elive is a non-commercial, cost-free operating system made for daily use, a much faster, friendlier, and feature-rich replacement of your high cost and ineffective default OS.

OPNsense 23.1 [ 2023-01-27 | 340 MB | Open Source | Windows Any | 5725 | 5 ]

OPNsense is an Open Source, easy-to-use, easy-to-build HardenedBSD-based firewall, and routing platform.

Freespire 10 [ 2023-12-08 | 4.6 GB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 1225 | 5 ]

Freespire is a community-driven Linux distribution currently owned by PC/Open Systems LLC.

Garuda Linux 250308 [ 2025-03-10 | Size Varies | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 2405 | 4 ]

Garuda Linux is a Linux distro with multiple desktop environments: KDE, Xfce, GNOME, LXQt-kwin, Wayfire, Qtile, BSPWM, i3wm, and Sway.

Tails 6.13 $\Hot$ [ 2025-03-06 | 1.5 GB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 53155 | 5 ]

Tails is a live Linux operating system that you boot from your DVD or thumb drive to protect your privacy and anonymity.

EndeavourOS 2025.02.08 [ 2025-02-11 | 1.8 GB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 3294 | 5 ]

EndeavourOS is mainly a terminal-centric distro with some GUI tools out of the box, like the Welcome app, reflector-auto, and a kernel tool to make your jumpstart easier.

Fedora Linux 41 $\Pick$ [ 2024-10-25 | 1.8-3.5 GB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 9985 | 5 ]

Fedora creates an innovative, free, and open-source platform for hardware, clouds, and containers that enables software developers and community members to build tailored solutions for their users.

PsychOS 3.4.6 [ 2021-02-01 | 3.8 GB | Open Source | Windows Any | 3455 | 5 ]

PsychOS Linux aims to provide multiple, unique, software-rich platforms for lower specs or older computers.

STAR Linux 4.0.0 [ 2022-07-09 | Size Varies | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 1095 | 5 ]

STAR Linux is an open-source distro based on Devuan stable Linux without using systemd as the default init system and includes a small collection of apps.

Sparky Bonsai 2.1_64 [ 2021-12-13 | 335 MB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Android|Linux|macOS | 1251 | 5 ]

Sparky Bonsai is a portable Linux distribution based on Debian/SparkyLinux.

MultiBootUSB 9.2.0 $\Hot$ [ 2018-04-04 | 26.3 MB | Open Source | 10|8|7 | 73812 | 5 ]

MultiBootUSB is a software installer that allows the user to install multiple Live Linux Distros to a single USB drive/Pendrive/Flash drive and boot from it.

AV Linux MX Edition 21.3 [ 2023-01-26 | 3.5 GB | Open Source | 11|10|8|7|Linux | 6312 | 5 ]

AV Linux MX Edition comes with a high-performance Liquorix Kernel, the light, configurable Openbox Window Manager, and the efficient yet full-featured XFCE4 Desktop Environment geared towards multimedia creation.