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CRUX – lightweight Linux distribution

October 20, 2025 Erik Karlsson Distro

CRUX is a lightweight Linux distribution for the x86-64 architecture targeted at experienced Linux users.

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Aeon Desktop – Linux distribution

October 17, 2025 Erik Karlsson Distro

Aeon is billed as Linux for people tho want to “get stuff done”. For beginners, developers and anyone who want a computer that just works.

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iodéOS – Android operating system free from Google trackers

October 17, 2025 Erik Karlsson Distro

iodéOS is powered by “LineageOS”, an open source OS that expands functionalities and the lifespan of mobile devices.

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LineageOS – Android-based operating system

October 17, 2025 Erik Karlsson Distro

LineageOS is a free and open-source operating system for various devices, based on the Android mobile platform.

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HackerOS – Debian-based operating system

October 16, 2025 Erik Karlsson Distro

HackerOS is based on Debian Testing distribution, and is intended for regular users, gamers and cybersecurity enthusiasts.

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TeaLinuxOS – Linux distribution based on Arch

October 15, 2025 Erik Karlsson Distro

TeaLinuxOS is a Linux distribution based on Arch Linux. It is crafted with a strong focus on programming and development

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TROMjaro – Manjaro-based Linux distribution

October 14, 2025 Erik Karlsson Distro

TROMjaro is a spin of the Manjaro distribution with some minor tweaks and additions.

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Oreon – Enterprise Linux but a little friendlier

October 13, 2025 Erik Karlsson Distro

Oreon is a desktop-oriented Linux distribution based on AlmaLinux It aims to be a little friendlier.

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Shanios – Linux-based immutable operating system

October 12, 2025 Erik Karlsson Distro

Shanios is an immutable desktop Linux distribution based on Arch Linux. It provides optimised builds of GNOME and KDE Plasma.

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XIVA Studio – multimedia-oriented Linux distribution

October 12, 2025 Erik Karlsson Distro

XIVA Studio aims to meet the demands of professionals in the areas of video, audio, graphic production, animation and multimedia in general.

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Murena – smartphone OS

October 12, 2025 Erik Karlsson Distro

Murena is a name for the /e/OS operating system, associated open source powered smartphones, and cloud-based services.

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MocaccinoOS – minimal Linux meta-distribution

October 12, 2025 Erik Karlsson Distro

MocaccinoOS is a minimal meta-Linux distribution. It uses Luet as a package manager, which is static and uses containers to build packages.

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LinuxHub Prime – Arch-based Linux distribution

October 11, 2025 Erik Karlsson Distro

LinuxHub Prime is an Arch-based Linux distribution with a customised Openbox window manager as its default desktop environment.

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Synex – Debian-based distribution that’s designed to be minimalist

October 11, 2025 Erik Karlsson Distro

Synex is billed as an innovative Linux distribution crafted in Argentina, built on the robust foundation of Debian.

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Asmi Linux – Ubuntu-based distribution

October 10, 2025 Erik Karlsson Distro

Asmi Linux is a desktop-oriented Linux distribution based on Ubuntu. It sports a heavily modified Xfce desktop with some nice touches.

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Kicksecure – security hardened Linux distribution

October 10, 2025 Erik Karlsson Distro

Kicksecure is a free and open-source Linux distribution that aims to provide a highly secure computing environment.

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Macaroni OS – Linux distribution

September 27, 2025 Erik Karlsson Distro

Macaroni OS is a Linux distribution born as an incubation project under the source-based Funtoo Linux umbrella.

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Ubuntu Touch – open source Linux operating system for mobile

September 26, 2025 Erik Karlsson Distro

Ubuntu Touch is a mobile version of the Ubuntu operating system, now being developed by the UBports community.

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Active Linux Distributions

September 24, 2025 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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Argent Linux – Gentoo-based Linux Distribution

September 24, 2025 Erik Karlsson Distro

Argent Linux is a Gentoo-based Linux distribution. It uses systemd and currently its packages are mostly development oriented.

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