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Author: Erik Karlsson

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Eliza Linux – curated distribution based on Debian

March 3, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Eliza Linux is a personal, curated Linux distribution built on top of Debian Stable with a focus on aesthetic and practical coherence.

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Spirit OS – lightweight remaster of Tiny Core Linux

March 3, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Spirit OS is a lightweight remaster of Tiny Core Linux 16.2 aimed at breathing life into very old 32-bit computers (legacy BIOS / no UEFI).

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Linux Q83 – Debian-based Linux distribution

March 3, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

LinuxQ83 is a desktop Linux distribution built on Debian Stable, providing a reliable and well-tested foundation.

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MaxOr OS – European open-source operating system

March 3, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

MaxOr OS is a Debian Linux–based distribution designed to provide a highly optimized, performance-focused desktop experience.

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FyshOS – lightweight but attractive Linux based OS

March 2, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

FyshOS is a lightweight but attractive Linux based operating system. Built using modern tools and the Go language.

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BRGV-OS – custom Void Linux based distribution

March 2, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

BRGV-OS is a custom Void Linux based distribution designed to help developers, researchers and users transition from Windows or macOS to Linux.

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ML4W OS – Arch Linux-based distro

March 1, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

ML4W OS is an Arch Linux–based distribution built around a deeply customised Hyprland dynamic tiling compositor.

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pearOS – Arch-based Linux distribution

March 1, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

pearOS is an Arch-based desktop Linux distribution that delivers a macOS-inspired look and feel, built on top of the KDE desktop.

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BashCore – Debian-based live Linux distribution

March 1, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

BashCore is a Debian-based live Linux distribution tailored for security professionals, networking enthusiasts, and students.

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FLOPPINUX – embedded Linux on a single floppy

February 28, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

FLOPPINUX is a complete Linux distribution that fits on a single 1.44MB floppy disk. It supports all 32-bit x86 CPUs since Intel 486DX and requires only 20MB of RAM.

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Essora Eos – minimal Devuan based Linux distribution

February 12, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Essora Eos is a minimalist Linux distribution based on Devuan excalibur, designed to be lightweight, fast, and fully customizable.

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Deblinux – lightweight operating system based on Debian

February 10, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Deblinux is a lightweight operating system based on Debian, designed to provide a fast and stable experience even on older hardware.

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GNOME OS – immutable Linux-based operating system

February 9, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

GNOME OS is an experimental, immutable Linux-based operating system designed by the GNOME project specifically for testing and developing.

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Milis Linux – independent distribution

February 9, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Milis Linux uses its own “Zero Linux” construction technique to capture authenticity. It has its own package management system.

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Noid Linux – Void-based minimalist Linux distribution

February 8, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Noid Linux (Naz’s Void Linux-based iso) is a personal customization of Void Linux.

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Beserk Arch – bleeding-edge, security-centric Arch-based Linux distribution

February 7, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Designed primarily for power users, security researchers and developers.

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yam – formatter for YAML

January 30, 2026 Erik Karlsson CLI, Programming

yam is a little formatter for YAML written in the Go programming language.

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AfagOS – Linux distribution

January 25, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

AfagOS is a Linux distribution that is similar to AgarimOS, but with a more vanilla experience.

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PelandukOS – Debian-based Linux distribution

January 16, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

PelandukOS is a desktop Linux distribution based on the Debian testing branch and featuring the GNOME desktop.

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StormOS – Arch-based distro for intermediate to advanced users

January 15, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

This distro’s goal is to help bring new users over to Arch Linux by offering an easy to install, out of the box Arch Linux experience.

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