MODOS, formerly known as G0ll0’Z SmollOS, is a small Debian-based operating system aimed at people who want a portable Linux desktop on external storage such as a USB drive.
It uses the Cinnamon desktop environment and is designed to make it easy to boot a Debian system without a traditional installation, while also offering a path to a more permanent setup on external media.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Built on Debian 13.
- Uses the Cinnamon desktop environment.
- Supports 64-bit and UEFI systems.
- Includes integrated 1002xTOOLS / DODOS tools.
- Lets you install additional software with apt.
- Requires only about 3 GB of space on a USB drive.
| Working state: | Active |
| Desktop: | Cinnamon |
| Init Software: | systemd |
| Package Management: | APT |
| Release Model: | Fixed |
| Platforms: | x86_64 |
| Home Page: | sourceforge.net/projects/g0ll0z-smollos |
| Developer: | Fabius |
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