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Merlot – lightweight Linux distribution for running Windows applications

September 26, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Merlot is a lightweight Debian-based distribution using IceWM, Wine and WinBoat.

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PH4NTXM – Debian-Based Cybersecurity and Privacy Distribution

September 25, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

PH4NTXM is focused on cybersecurity, privacy, disposable identities and operational security.

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MollyOS – Debian-Based Linux Distribution for Children

September 24, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

MollyOS is a Debian-based Linux distribution for children and families featuring the Sugar desktop environment.

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NagisinnraLinux – lightweight Debian-based Linux distribution

September 24, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

NagisinnraLinux is a lightweight Debian Stable-based Linux distribution using Xfce, with Japanese input support and zram enabled.

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Linux PataOS – Debian-based distribution for engineering and design

September 23, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Linux PataOS is a distribution, aimed at CAD, engineering, development, design and productivity.

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RakuOS – hybrid atomic Fedora-based distribution

September 23, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

RakuOS is a Fedora-based atomic Linux distribution with bootc image updates, rollback, persistent RPM overlays and multiple desktop editions.

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NeOS – snapshot-based Arch Linux distribution

September 22, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

NeOS is an Arch-based rolling distribution offering curated updates, KDE Plasma 6, Btrfs snapshots and the Calamares installer.

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UmbraOS – NixOS-based distribution for cybersecurity learning

September 22, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

UmbraOS is aimed at people learning and experimenting with cybersecurity.

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OBLinux – Desktop distribution with Arch and Debian editions

September 21, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

OBLinux offers Arch and Debian editions with a consistent GNOME desktop, graphical installer, curated applications and practical defaults.

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Kairos – immutable Linux meta-distribution for edge and cloud

September 21, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Kairos is an immutable Linux meta-distribution providing atomic upgrades and lifecycle management for edge, cloud and bare-metal systems.

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Hadron – minimal Linux distribution for cloud and edge

September 20, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Hadron is a minimal Linux distribution built from scratch for secure, reliable cloud and edge deployments.

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Anatase – immutable Fedora-based distribution

September 20, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Anatase is an immutable Fedora-based distribution for desktops, gaming handhelds, development and general-purpose computing.

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Cix – rolling-release Linux distribution and orchestration platform

September 19, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Cix is an independent rolling-release Linux distribution and orchestration platform built from source.

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Linux 95 – lightweight distribution recreating the Windows 95 experience

September 18, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Linux 95 is a lightweight Tiny Core Linux-based distribution.

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TechRefreshing Linux – beginner-friendly Debian-based desktop distribution

September 18, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

TechRefreshing Linux is a Debian-based distribution with KDE Plasma 6.

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FangOS – Arch-based KDE Plasma Linux distribution

September 17, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

FangOS is an Arch-based rolling Linux distribution offering KDE Plasma, Calamares installation and its own package management frontend.

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ACIAH-Linux – accessible Linux Mint-based distribution

September 17, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

ACIAH-Linux is a Linux Mint Xfce-based distribution with a simplified, vocalised interface designed for accessibility and digital inclusion.

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LCOS – Linux distribution based on Devuan

September 16, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

The project aims to provide a practical operating system without online accounts, age verification, or authentication.

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13 Useful Free and Open Source Network Configuration Management Tools

September 16, 2026 Erik Karlsson Roundup, System Software

Network configuration management (NCM) is a process that every device on the network is subjected to throughout its life cycle.

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Akira Linux – Niri-based rolling-release Linux distribution

September 15, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Akira Linux is a rolling-release distribution using Niri, runit and XBPS, built on the Vostok base with its own package repository.

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