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Linux Distributions

MakuluLinux – Ubuntu-based multi-faced distribution

May 1, 2024 Erik Karlsson Distro

MakuluLinux is a rolling-release distribution based either on Ubuntu’s LTS (long-term support) release or Debian’s “Testing” branch.

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Tiny Core Linux – ultra small graphical desktop operating system

April 30, 2024 Erik Karlsson Distro

Tiny Core Linux is a unique and minimalist distribution of the Linux operating system and tools. It uses BusyBox and FLTK.

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Rhino Linux – rolling release Ubuntu-based distribution

April 30, 2024 Erik Karlsson Distro

Rhino Linux is a rolling release Ubuntu-based distribution with Pacstall and the XFCE desktop environment as its core.

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Voyager – Linux distribution based on Ubuntu

April 29, 2024 Erik Karlsson Distro

Voyager Live is an Ubuntu-based distribution with a separately maintained flavor based on Debian’s stable branch.

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5 Popular Linux Distros to Run on a VPS

April 29, 2024 Erik Karlsson Distro

A Virtual Private Server (VPS) is a machine that hosts all the software and data needed to run an application or website.

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Kubuntu – highly regarded Linux distribution

April 29, 2024 Erik Karlsson Distro

Kubuntu is an official flavor of the Ubuntu operating system that uses the KDE Plasma Desktop instead of the GNOME desktop environment.

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SDesk – Linux distribution based on Arch

April 28, 2024 Erik Karlsson Distro

SDesk is a Linux distribution based on Arch Linux. The distro includes Swirl, a lightweight, fluid, and minimalist web browser.

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ChimeraOS – turn any PC into a gaming console

April 28, 2024 Erik Karlsson Distro, Games

ChimeraOS is a Linux-based PC operating system designed for a game console experience.

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Alpine – small, simple and secure Linux distribution

April 27, 2024 Erik Karlsson Distro

Alpine Linux is an independent, non-commercial, general purpose Linux distribution.

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Lakka – lightweight Linux distribution for retrogaming

April 27, 2024 Erik Karlsson Distro, Games

Lakka is a Linux distribution that transforms a small computer into a full blown game console. It’s based on LibreELEC.

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Solus – Linux distribution designed for home computing

April 26, 2024 Erik Karlsson Distro

Solus is an independently developed operating system.

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NixOS – Linux distribution based on the Nix package management system

April 25, 2024 Erik Karlsson Distro

NixOS is a Linux distribution based on the Nix package system. Nix is built around the concept of immutability.

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KDE neon – Linux distribution built on top of the latest Ubuntu LTS release

April 25, 2024 Erik Karlsson Distro

KDE neon is a Linux distribution built on top of the latest Ubuntu LTS release that showcases KDE software

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Archcraft – minimal Linux distribution based on Arch

April 24, 2024 Erik Karlsson Distro

Archcraft is a minimal Linux distribution, based on Arch Linux.

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blendOS – lightweight atomic and declarative Arch system

April 23, 2024 Erik Karlsson Distro

blendOS is an immutable operating system based on Arch Linux.

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The Big List of Active Linux Distros

April 18, 2024 Erik Karlsson Distro

A distro provides the user with a desktop environment, preloaded applications, and ways to update and maintain the system.

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Programming Books

12 Best Free Books to Learn about Haskell

March 9, 2024 Erik Karlsson Books, Programming

Haskell is a standardized, general-purpose, polymorphically statically typed, lazy, purely functional language, very different from many programming languages.

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8 Excellent Free Books to Learn Forth

February 24, 2024 Erik Karlsson Books, Programming

Forth is an imperative stack-based programming language, and a member of the class of extensible interactive languages. Here’s our recommended free books to learn Forth.

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13 Excellent Free Books to Learn Ada

February 19, 2024 Erik Karlsson Books, Programming

Ada is a structured, statically typed, imperative, wide-spectrum, multi-paradigm, object-oriented high-level, ALGOL-like programming language, extended from Pascal and other languages. We recommend 13 free books to learn Ada.

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Excellent Free Books to Master Programming

August 18, 2023 Erik Karlsson Books, Programming, Reviews

What you need is a curated list of programming books. Better than that. A curated list of the best free programming books.

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