B1ackOS GNU/Linux is a Debian-based operating system designed to provide a simple, privacy-conscious Linux environment with an emphasis on security-related tools.
The project provides live images for 64-bit systems and offers a lightweight base which users can extend with desktop environments such as Cinnamon, GNOME, KDE Plasma, Xfce, and MATE. Its build files are published for users who want to inspect or build the system.
Key Features
- Live image support lets the system run without installation.
- Includes penetration testing utilities for assessing system security.
- Supports multiple desktop environments including Cinnamon, GNOME, KDE Plasma, Xfce, and MATE.
- Lightweight default setup designed to let users assemble their preferred environment.
- 64-bit image available, with a deprecated 32-bit image for older hardware.
| Working state: | Active |
| Desktop: | Cinnamon, GNOME, KDE Plasma, Xfce, MATE |
| Init Software: | systemd |
| Package Management: | APT |
| Release Model: | Rolling |
| Platforms: | i386, x86_64 |
| Home Page: | b1ack.net |
| Developer: | B1ackOS |
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