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22 Best Free and Open Source Linux Debuggers

May 15, 2026 Erik Karlsson Programming, Roundup

Debugging is the process of removing bugs. We recommend our favorite debuggers.

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Linux Distributions

KLV-Airedale – lightweight Void Linux-based distribution

May 14, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

KLV-Airedale is built with the FirstRib build system and uses an overlayfs-based initrd to support frugal installation.

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PantherX OS – Linux distribution based on Guix

May 13, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

PantherX OS is a Linux distribution based on Guix, a functional cross-platform package manager with good desktop support.

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ALBA Linux Project – Japanese Linux distribution

May 12, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

ALBA Linux Project is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution. It uses the Cinnamon desktop environment with Japanese support.

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Insanely Small Linux – minimalist x86_64 Linux system

May 11, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Insanely Small Linux is a minimalist x86_64 Linux system focused on reducing the operating system footprint as far as possible.

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RuscaLinux – Debian-based Linux distribution optimized for Italian-speaking users

May 8, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

RuscaLinux boots into Italian by default.

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fomeOS – Debian-based Linux distribution designed for kiosk systems

May 6, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

fomeOS is a Debian-based Linux distribution designed for kiosk systems.

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ShivaOS – Fedora KDE-based Linux distribution designed for gaming

May 5, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

ShivaOS combines a CachyOS BORE kernel, KDE Plasma 6, Mesa/Vulkan support, Steam and Proton readiness, and a set of gaming-focused tools.

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Scaleclaw – Linux distribution image built around Universal Blue’s base image

May 4, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Scaleclaw offers an opinionated atomic GNOME desktop with branded installation media.

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nellaOS – Linux distribution made in Venezuela

May 4, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

nellaOS is a Linux distribution made in Venezuela that aims to provide a pleasant, lightweight, and attractive experience.

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MoltOS – security-based Linux distribution

May 3, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

MoltOS is a Debian-based Linux distribution built for privacy, defensive security analysis, network research, forensics, data recovery…

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LiaisonOS – distribution designed for amateur radio emergency communications

May 2, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

LiaisonOS is a Debian-based Linux distribution designed for amateur radio emergency communications.

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Evernight Vista – Fedora-based Linux distribution

May 2, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Evernight Vista Operating System is a Fedora-based Linux distribution that aims to make Fedora more approachable for desktop users.

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ludora – Fedora based gaming spin

May 1, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Ludora is a Fedora-based Linux distribution built for gaming systems that also need reliable rollback facilities.

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Kucing7 Linux – Slackware-based Linux distribution

May 1, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Kucing7 Linux is a distribution aimed at developers and office users who want a ready-to-use workstation with a lightweight desktop.

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Nyarch Linux – anime-themed Linux distribution

April 30, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Nyarch Linux is an anime-themed Linux distribution based on Arch Linux and EzArcher.

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ToaruOS – independent, from-scratch hobby operating system

April 29, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

ToaruOS is a from-scratch Unix-like operating system that provides a representative desktop OS environment for learning and experimentation.

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Orion Os – Linux distro built on Debian

April 28, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Orion OS is a Linux distribution based on Debian Trixie.

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ZelixOS – Arch Linux based distribution

April 27, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

ZelixOS is an Arch Linux based distribution focused on offering a fast, approachable desktop system with polished defaults and custom tools.

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Almighty Linux – hybrid distribution based on Debian and Kali

April 26, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Almighty Linux is a hybrid Linux distribution based on Debian Testing and Kali Linux designed for intelligence gathering and OSINT workflows.

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