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4MLinux 36.0 [ 2021-03-28 | 13-975 MB | Open Source | 10|8|7 | 196 | 4 ]

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).

Absolute Linux 202010319 [ 2021-03-20 | 2.3 GB | Open Source | Windows Any | 270 | 5 ]

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.

Absolute Linux 20201227 [ 2021-01-10 | 2.5 GB | Open Source | 10|8|7 | 241 | 5 ]

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

Alpine Linux 3.13.5 [ 2021-04-14 | 133 - 546 MB | Open Source | Windows Any | 1488 | 5 ]

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

antiX Linux 19 [ 2021-01-16 | 1.2 GB | Open Source | 10|8|7 | 726 | 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.

Arch Linux 2021.03.01 [ 2021-03-03 | 734 MB | Open Source | Windows Any | 178 | 5 ]

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

ArchBang Linux 1804 RC / 1004 [ 2021-04-17 | 854.3 MB | Open Source | Windows Any | 675 | 5 ]

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.

Archman Linux 2021.03.01 [ 2021-03-02 | 1.46 GB | Open Source | Windows Any | 531 | 4 ]

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

AutoBootDisk 5.7 [ 2018-01-07 | 2.48 MB | Freeware | Windows Any | 7559 | 5 ]

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

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

Bluestar Linux 5.11.11 [ 2021-04-01 | 3.4 GB | Open Source | Windows Any | 1623 | 4 ]

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.

BunsenLabs Linux [ 2021-01-10 | 1.2 GB | Open Source | 10|8|7 | 325 | 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.

CloudReady Home Edition 87.4.31 [ 2021-03-31 | 1.12 GB | Open Source | Windows Any | 1591 | 4 ]

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

Damn Small Linux 4.1.1 RC2 [ 2021-02-13 | 50.3 MB | Open Source | Windows Any | 612 | 4 ]

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

Debian 10.9.0 / 11 Beta [ 2021-03-27 | 336 MB | Open Source | 10|8|7 | 618 | 4 ]

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

Deepin 20.2 [ 2021-03-31 | 2.8 GB | Open Source | 10|8|7 | 322 | 5 ]

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

Diamond Linux-TT 05.fb.21 [ 2021-02-07 | 2.63 GB | Open Source | Windows Any | 672 | 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.

Easy2Boot (E2B) 2.08 [ 2021-02-21 | 31.2 MB | Freeware | 10|8 | 48512 | 5 ]

Easy2Boot is a portable app that can turn any bootable USB drive into bootable media including Windows and Linux.

Elementary OS 5.1 [ 2021-01-10 | 1.4 GB | Open Source | 10|8|7 | 379 | 5 ]

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

EmmabuntÃ¼s Linux 1.04 [ 2021-03-02 | 3.3 GB | Open Source | Windows Any | 191 | 5 ]

EmmabuntÃ¼s 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.

EndeavourOS 2021.02.03 [ 2021-02-03 | 1.8 GB | Open Source | Windows Any | 291 | 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.

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.

Enso 0.4 [ 2021-03-06 | 1.76 GB | Open Source | Windows Any | 137 | 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.

Fatdog64 Linux 8.11 [ 2021-01-18 | 459 MB | Open Source | Windows Any | 455 | 5 ]

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

Fedora Games Spin [ 2021-01-10 | 4.7 GB | Open Source | 10|8|7 | 208 | 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.

Fedora Linux 33-1.2 [ 2021-02-01 | 1.9 GB | Open Source | 10|8|7 | 499 | 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.

Finnix 1.22 [ 2021-02-09 | 411 MB | Open Source | Windows Any | 483 | 5 ]

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

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

GeckoLinux 999.210221 Rolling / 152.201210 Static [ 2021-02-22 | 1.6 GB | Open Source | Windows Any | 138 | 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.

Gentoo Linux 2021-01-27 [ 2021-01-30 | 400 MB | Open Source | Windows Any | 612 | 5 ]

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

GhostBSD 21.01.20 [ 2021-01-23 | 2.5 GB | Open Source | Windows Any | 659 | 5 ]

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

Haiku R1 Beta2 [ 2021-03-06 | 1 GB | Open Source | Windows Any | 215 | 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.

Kali Linux 2021.1 [ 2021-02-25 | 3.4 GB | Open Source | Windows Any | 846 | 5 ]

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.

KaOS Linux 2021.03 [ 2021-03-24 | 2.4 GB | Open Source | Windows Any | 405 | 4 ]

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

KDE neon 20210415 [ 2021-04-15 | 1.6 GB | Open Source | Windows Any | 955 | 5 ]

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

KNOPPIX Linux 9.1 [ 2021-02-19 | 4.2 GB | Open Source | Windows Any | 18701 | 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.

Kodachi 8.3 [ 2021-03-30 | 3.2 GB | Freeware | 10|8|7 | 661 | 4 ]

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 have to be secure.

Linux Kernel 5.11.15 [ 2021-04-16 | 112 MB | Open Source | Windows Any | 1378 | 4 ]

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

Linux Lite 5.2 [ 2021-01-10 | 1.3 GB | Open Source | 10|8|7 | 366 | 5 ]

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

Linux Mint 20.1 [ 2021-01-10 | 1.9 GB | Open Source | 10|8|7 | 581 | 5 ]

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

Linuxfx 10.8.1.106 [ 2021-03-02 | 4.3 GB | Open Source | Windows Any | 1044 | 5 ]

Linuxfx / Windowsfx was developed to take advantage of native users of Microsoft Windows's entire learning curve. It is perfect for Windows 7 users who can't upgrade to Windows 10.

LinuxLive USB Creator (LiLi) 2.9.4 [ 2015-09-10 | 6.22 MB | Freeware | 10|8|7|Vista|XP | 71652 | 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.

Live Raizo 12.21.04.11 [ 2021-03-08 | 1.3 GB | Open Source | Windows Any | 231 | 5 ]

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

LiveUSB Install 2.5.12 [ 2018-01-19 | 12.4 MB | Freeware | 10|8|7|Vista|XP | 3364 | 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.

Lubuntu [ 2021-01-10 | 1.8 GB | Open Source | 10|8|7 | 357 | 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.

MaboxLinux 21.024 [ 2021-04-01 | 1.7 GB | Open Source | Windows Any | 365 | 5 ]

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

Mageia 8 [ 2021-02-24 | 4 GB | Open Source | Windows Any | 330 | 5 ]

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

MakuluLinux 2021-03-05 [ 2021-03-06 | 2.1 GB | Open Source | Windows Any | 340 | 5 ]

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

Manjaro 21.0.2 [ 2021-04-19 | 2.1 GB | Open Source | 10|8|7 | 386 | 5 ]

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

MultiBootUSB 9.2.0 $\Hot$ [ 2018-04-04 | 26.3 MB | Open Source | 10|8|7 | 68109 | 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.

MX Linux 19.4 [ 2021-04-01 | 1.55 GB | Open Source | 10|8|7 | 922 | 5 ]

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.

Netrunner Linux 21.01 [ 2021-02-18 | 1.3 - 2.4 GB | Open Source | Windows Any | 368 | 5 ]

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

Nitrux 2021.03.30 [ 2021-03-30 | 4.3 GB | Open Source | 10|8|7 | 513 | 5 ]

Nitrux is a Linux desktop distribution directly based on Ubuntu 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.

NuTyX Linux 20.12.1 [ 2021-01-24 | 1.1 - 1.8 GB | Open Source | 10|8|7 | 257 | 5 ]

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

Open Secure-K OS 1.2 [ 2021-03-06 | 1.06 GB | Open Source | Windows Any | 242 | 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.

OpenMandriva Lx 4.2 [ 2021-02-13 | 2.4 GB | Open Source | Windows Any | 251 | 5 ]

OpenMandriva Lx, 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.

OpenMediaVault 5.5.11 [ 2021-01-10 | 580 MB | Open Source | 10|8|7 | 303 | 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.

openSUSE [ 2021-01-14 | 4 GB | Open Source | Windows Any | 998 | 5 ]

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

OPNsense 21.1 [ 2021-01-29 | 420 MB | Open Source | Windows Any | 515 | 5 ]

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

Parrot OS 4.11 [ 2021-03-29 | 1.8 GB | Open Source | 10|8|7 | 694 | 4 ]

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.

PCLinuxOS 2021.02 [ 2021-02-07 | 1.3 - 3.5 GB | Open Source | Windows Any | 1272 | 5 ]

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

Peppermint OS 10 [ 2021-01-10 | 1.5 GB | Open Source | 10|8|7 | 482 | 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 heartâ€™s content.

pfSense Linux 2.5.0 [ 2021-02-17 | 359 MB | Open Source | Windows Any | 285 | 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.

PinguyOS 18.04.2 LTS [ 2021-01-17 | 2.1 - 3.5 GB | Open Source | Windows Any | 780 | 5 ]

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

Pop!_OS [ 2021-01-12 | 2.6 GB | Open Source | 10|8|7 | 541 | 5 ]

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

Porteus 5.0 RC1 [ 2021-01-10 | 315 MB | Open Source | 10|8|7 | 378 | 5 ]

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

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

PrimTux [ 2021-02-07 | 3.5-3.7 GB | Open Source | Windows Any | 337 | 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.

PsychOS 3.4.6 [ 2021-02-01 | 3.8 GB | Open Source | Windows Any | 402 | 5 ]

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

Qubes OS 4.04 [ 2021-03-05 | 4.8 GB | Open Source | 10|8|7 | 380 | 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.

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.

RebornOS [ 2021-03-03 | 1.9 GB | Open Source | Windows Any | 213 | 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.

Redcore Linux 2101 [ 2021-03-26 | 3.3 GB | Open Source | Windows Any | 383 | 5 ]

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

Rescatux 0.73 [ 2021-01-12 | 691 MB | Open Source | 10|8|7 | 4345 | 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.

Septor Linux 2021.2 [ 2021-03-25 | 1.9 GB | Open Source | Windows Any | 707 | 5 ]

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

Slax Linux 9.11.0 [ 2021-01-10 | 260 MB | Open Source | 10|8|7 | 759 | 5 ]

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.

Snal Linux 1.4 [ 2021-04-06 | 1.3 GB | Open Source | Windows Any | 515 | 5 ]

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.

Solus 4.2 [ 2021-02-03 | 1.8 GB | Open Source | 10|8|7 | 434 | 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.

Sparky Bonsai 2019 [ 2021-02-02 | 335 MB | Open Source | 10|8|7 | 322 | 5 ]

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

SparkyLinux 5.14 [ 2021-02-05 | 1.3 GB | Open Source | Windows Any | 604 | 5 ]

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

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.

SuperX 5.0 [ 2021-03-06 | 2.2 GB | Open Source | Windows Any | 149 | 5 ]

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

Tails 4.17 [ 2021-03-23 | 1.1 GB | Open Source | Windows Any | 34217 | 5 ]

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

Tiny Core Linux 12.0 [ 2021-02-17 | 186.4 MB | Open Source | Windows Any | 255 | 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.

Ubuntu 21.04 Beta / 20.04.2 [ 2021-04-01 | 443 MB - 2.5 GB | Freeware | 10 | 1943 | 4 ]

Ubuntu 20.04 LTS 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 7.02 [ 2021-02-02 | 4.63 MB | Freeware | 10|8|7 | 44716 | 5 ]

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

Universal USB Installer 2.0.0.2 [ 2021-04-17 | 1.70 MB | Freeware | 10|8|7 | 163649 | 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.

Venom Linux 20210312 [ 2021-03-13 | 1.2 GB | Open Source | Windows Any | 133 | 5 ]

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

Void Linux 2021-02-18 [ 2021-02-20 | 450-800 MB | Open Source | Windows Any | 460 | 5 ]

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

Voyager 20.04.2 [ 2021-03-13 | 2.0-3.0 GB | Open Source | Windows Any | 127 | 5 ]

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

Windows Subsystem for Linux Kernel Update Package (WSL 2) [ 2021-03-14 | 13.7 MB | Freeware | 10|8|7 | 2621 | 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.

Zeroshell Linux Router 3.9.5 [ 2021-01-17 | 279.2 MB | Open Source | Windows Any | 354 | 5 ]

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

Zorin OS 15.3 [ 2021-01-10 | 2.1 GB | Freemium | 10|8|7 | 558 | 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 " onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">top 11 Linux picks for Windows users.