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Winux – successor for Windows 10 and 11 users

March 23, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Winux is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution that’s heavily customised to resemble Windows 10 or Windows 11 in both appearance and usability.

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FLinux – Linux distribution built in FLTK

March 23, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

FLinux is a Linux distribution entirely built in FLTK 1.3, hence the name (FL+inux). It’s a fork of Tiny Core Linux.

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Linexin – Arch-based Linux distribution

March 22, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Linexin is a Linux distribution based on Arch Linux. It is designed to be a fast and user-friendly operating system

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Vanilla Dpup – operating system based on Puppy Linux and Debian

March 22, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Vanilla Dpup is a lightweight, community-built operating system based on Puppy Linux and Debian.

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BlankOn Linux – Indonesian Debian-based distribution

March 22, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

BlankOn Linux is a Debian-based Linux distribution developed specifically for Indonesian users with local language support and needs.

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ENux – Debian-based Linux distribution

March 22, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

ENux is a Debian-based distribution with Bedrock Linux on top.

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Fishy Linux – lightweight minimal LXQT distro

March 22, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Fishy Linux is a fast and minimal Debian-based Linux distribution. It uses the lightweight and efficient LXQT desktop environment.

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AbeirOS – Void-based Linux distribution

March 17, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

AbeirOS is a Void Linux-based distribution that ships with a vanilla KDE Plasma desktop.

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nakeDeb – ultra-minimal Debian-based Linux distribution

March 16, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

nakeDeb is a minimalist desktop Linux distribution based on Debian Stable and intended for more advanced Linux users.

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Emoji

14 Best Free and Open Source GUI Emoji Pickers

March 8, 2026 Erik Karlsson Other, Roundup, Utilities

An emoji is a pictogram, logogram, ideogram or smiley embedded in text and used in electronic messages and web pages.

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PimersusOS – Debian-based Linux distribution

March 6, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

PimersusOS is a lightweight Linux environment created primarily as a base for Pimersus Browser. It’s based on Debian.

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RengeOS is a minimal, Arch Linux–based operating system

March 6, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

RengeOS is a minimal, Arch Linux–based operating system focused on performance, maintainability, and a hackable design.

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AerynOS – independent Linux distribution

March 4, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

AerynOS is an independent Linux distribution built from scratch and currently in alpha development.

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Escuelas Linux is a distribution based on Bodhi Linux

March 4, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Escuelas Linux is a lightweight Linux distribution designed specifically for educational environments.

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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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