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NetBSD – fast, secure and highly portable Unix-like operating system

April 27, 2025 Erik Karlsson Distro

NetBSD is a free, fast, secure, and highly portable Unix-like Open Source operating system. NetBSD was originally released in 1993.

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Malbian is a Linux distribution for malware analysis and reverse engineering

April 26, 2025 Erik Karlsson Distro

Malbian is a Linux distribution that aims to aid the user in both static and dynamic analysis of malware samples.

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Neptune is a Linux distribution built upon Debian Stable

April 25, 2025 Erik Karlsson Distro

Neptune is a Linux Distribution for desktops based fully upon Debian Stable. It ships with a modern KDE Plasma Desktop.

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openEuler is a Linux distribution for server and cloud environments

April 24, 2025 Erik Karlsson Distro

openEuler is an open source OS oriented to digital infrastructure that fits into any server, cloud computing, edge computing, and embedded deployment.

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NethSecurity is a Linux firewall based on OpenWrt, a distribution

April 23, 2025 Erik Karlsson Distro

NethSecurity delivers all the functionalities of a modern Next-Gen firewall: MultiWAN, Deep Packet Inspection, VPNs, Threat Protection

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OpenWrt – Linux distribution targeting embedded devices

April 22, 2025 Erik Karlsson Distro

The OpenWrt Project is a Linux operating system targeting embedded devices. In most cases wireless routers.

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Zentyal Server is a unified network server Linux distribution

April 21, 2025 Erik Karlsson Distro

Zentyal Server is a unified network server that offers easy computer network administration for small and medium-size businesses.

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Linux From Scratch – build your own custom Linux system

April 20, 2025 Erik Karlsson Distro

Linux From Scratch (LFS) is a project that provides you with step-by-step instructions for building your own custom Linux system.

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HamonirKR is a Korean Linux distribution

April 19, 2025 Erik Karlsson Distro

HamonirKR is a Korean Linux distribution based on Linux Mint’s Ubuntu branch.

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FydeOS is a ChromiumOS Linux based distribution

April 18, 2025 Erik Karlsson Distro

FydeOS is a lightweight operating system that carries a Linux kernel, it is powered by browser platform and container technology.

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FreedomBox – Debian-based distribution

April 17, 2025 Erik Karlsson Distro

FreedomBox is made up of two things: a free and open source software system (Debian-based) and inexpensive hardware.

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Guix System – Linux distribution built around Guix

April 16, 2025 Erik Karlsson Distro

Guix System is a rolling release, free and open source Linux distribution built around Guix, a functional cross-platform package manager.

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T2 is a source-based meta distribution

April 15, 2025 Erik Karlsson Distro

T2 SDE is a highly customizable and portable build system for creating complete Linux distributions from source.

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Live Raizo – live Debian-based Linux distribution

April 14, 2025 Erik Karlsson Distro

Live Raizo is a live distribution based on Debian to experiment with system administration on simulated networks and real devices.

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Commodore OS is a fan-made Commodore inspired Linux distribution

April 13, 2025 Erik Karlsson Distro

Commodore OS was designed as a unique, retro Commodore inspired experience.

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Smoothwall Express – firewall solution with a hardened Linux operating system

April 12, 2025 Erik Karlsson Distro

Smoothwall Express is a free firewall that includes its own security-hardened Linux operating system.

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DietPi – extremely lightweight Debian-based distribution

April 11, 2025 Erik Karlsson Distro

DietPi is an extremely lightweight Debian-based OS. It is highly optimised for minimal CPU and RAM resource usage.

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CAINE – live Linux distribution for digital forensics

April 10, 2025 Erik Karlsson Distro

CAINE (Computer Aided INvestigative Environment) is an Italian Linux live distribution created as a Digital Forensics project.

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EasyNAS – Linux distribution designed for storage management

April 9, 2025 Erik Karlsson Distro

EasyNAS is a storage management system for home or small office. It uses openSUSE with the BTRFS filesystem.

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PBXware is a Linux telephony platform distribution

April 8, 2025 Erik Karlsson Distro

PBXware is a Gentoo-based single-purpose distribution that serves as a telephony platform.

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