AerynOS is an independent Linux distribution built from scratch and currently in alpha development. It focuses on atomic updates, modern tooling, and a clean system design.
It diverges significantly from traditional distributions whilst still aiming to provide a familiar and comfortable environment.
Key Features
- Rolling release – software is continuously updated rather than released in major versions.
- Developer-focused – designed with programmers and technical users in mind.
- Modern Linux stack – includes recent kernels, compilers, and libraries.
- Desktop usability – aims to be a clean, straightforward Linux desktop.
- The Linux distribution AerynOS uses its own custom package manager called moss.
AerynOS was previously named Serpent OS before being renamed in 2025.
| Working state: | Active |
| Desktop: | GNOME |
| Init Software: | systemd |
| Package Management: | moss |
| Release Model: | Rolling |
| Platforms: | x86_64 |
| Home Page: | aerynos.com |
| Developer: | AerynOS community |
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