Rhino Linux is a rolling release Ubuntu-based distribution with Pacstall and the XFCE desktop environment at its core.
Pacstall is at the very heart of this distro, providing essential packages such as the Linux kernel, Firefox, and distinctive Rhino Linux applications and theming. Pacstall is the Arch User Repository (AUR) Ubuntu wishes it had. It takes the concept of the AUR and puts a spin on it, making it easier to install programs without scouring GitHub repos and the likes. It supports binary, git, AppImage, as well as building and .deb packages.
The XFCE Desktop environment is chosen for its stable and rock-solid base. Unicorn is the distro’s custom built XFCE desktop experience combining the best of the traditional and modern takes on the desktop experience. Unicorn is both fast as well as elegant.
| Working state: | Active |
| Desktop: | Xfce |
| Init Software: | systemd |
| Package Management: | APT, Flatpak, Pacstall |
| Release Model: | Rolling |
| Platforms: | x86_64, aarch64 |
| Home Page: | rhinolinux.org |
| Developer: | Rhino Linux Team |
| This article is part of our Big List of Active Linux Distros which is currently under development. |
What's a Linux distribution ("distro")? |
| A distro provides the user with a desktop environment, preloaded applications, and ways to update and maintain the system. Each distro makes different choices, deciding which open source projects to install and provides custom written programs. They can have different philosophies. Some distros are intended for desktop computers, some for servers without a graphical interface, and others for special uses. Because Linux is an open source operating system, combinations of software vary between Linux distros. |
I’ve tried Rhino Linux at various times in a VM. Before long, it always breaks after an update. No thanks.
What distro(s) do you use?
Hi Vince. On my Desktop & Laptop, I run Debian 12 Bookworm. As VMs [in GNOME Boxes], I have Debian Testing, Debian Sid, Fedora 40, Devuan 5, Debian 12 Stable.
I’ve been running Rhino for a little over a year. Not had any breakages yet.
I guess I might try Rhino, rolling Ubuntu kinda appeals.
Hi Noah. Good for you. 🙂
Yeah, there are many rolling distros that don’t have issues. Partial updates are usually the main cause of issues, or occasionally graphic driver updates.