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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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Ubuntu Sway – Ubuntu with Sway Wayland compositor

January 9, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Ubuntu Sway aims to provide a user-friendly desktop based on Sway – a popular tiling window manager using the modern Wayland graphics stack.

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Parch – Persian Arch

January 5, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Parch Linux, which stands for Persian Arch, is a Linux distribution based on the popular and versatile Arch Linux.

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Side – Linux distribution

January 2, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Side is an independently-developed lightweight Linux distribution featuring the PiSi package manager.

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UHU-Linux – Linux distribution from Hungary

December 31, 2025 Erik Karlsson Distro

UHU-Linux is an independent Linux distribution from Hungary. It uses the MATE desktop environment.

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ELEGANCE – general-purpose desktop Linux distribution

December 29, 2025 Erik Karlsson Distro

ELEGANCE is a versatile desktop Linux distribution rooted in Manjaro Linux, crafted to provide a user-friendly experience.

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GuideOS – beginner-friendly Linux distribution

December 28, 2025 Erik Karlsson Distro

GuideOS is a Debian-based distribution with the goal to create a distro that’s suitable for everyone, but primarily geared towards beginners

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Flora Linux-libre – distribution using the Linux-libre kernel

December 5, 2025 Erik Karlsson Distro

Flora Linux-libre is a distribution is based on Debian Linux and its forks, which runs Linux-libre kernel.

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