RengeOS is a minimal, Arch Linux–based operating system focused on performance, maintainability, and a hackable design. The project aims to provide a lightweight system that retains the flexibility and rolling-release model of Arch Linux while adding its own tooling, configurations, and documentation.
Key Features
- Arch Linux–based distribution using a rolling release model.
- Minimal system design focused on performance and maintainability.
- Hackable architecture intended for users who want to customise and experiment.
- Rollback any time you want – Bcachefs is supported by default, offering efficient CoW and snapshot capabilities for safe and fast system rollback.
- Optimized kernels – built with O3 optimization and performance patches from CachyOS, TKG-Family, and other sources for better performance and efficiency.
- Active development with supporting repositories including kernel patches, helper scripts, and ISO build sources.
- Integration with modern Linux ecosystem tools and utilities.
| Working state: | Active |
| Desktop: | niri |
| Init Software: | systemd |
| Package Management: | Pacman |
| Release Model: | Rolling |
| Platforms: | x86_64 |
| Home Page: | rengeos.github.io/rengeos-docs |
| Developer: | RengeOS |
| This article is part of our Big List of Active Linux Distributions. |
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