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VeltOS – Debian-based Linux distribution with KDE Plasma

November 10, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

VeltOS is a Debian 13 distribution with a Windows 11-style KDE Plasma desktop, custom applications, Wine support and an AI assistant.

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October Linux – Arch-based distribution with Hyprland

November 4, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

October Linux is an Arch-based distribution with a preconfigured Hyprland desktop, JSON-driven installer, and wallpaper-adaptive theming.

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Chamesle Linux – Void-based distribution

October 23, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Chamesle is a rolling-release Linux distribution designed to provide a familiar and straightforward desktop experience, particularly for users moving from Windows.

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KemmOS – openSUSE Linux distribution with GNOME

October 8, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

KemmOS is an openSUSE Tumbleweed-based Linux distribution with GNOME, LUKS2 encryption, SELinux, Btrfs snapshots and system rollback.

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Tobi Xu – Debian Sid-based Linux distribution

October 6, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Tobi Xu is a Debian Sid-based rolling Linux distribution with KDE Plasma, aimed at STEM, creative, and multimedia users.

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FreeLinX – independent Linux distribution with NetBSD userland

October 5, 2026 Steve Emms Distro

FreeLinX is an independent Linux distribution using musl, LLVM and a NetBSD userland with Openbox and its own package manager.

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Zohara OS – Arch-based Linux distribution for Windows users

October 2, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Zohara OS is an Arch-based Linux distribution with KDE Plasma, a Windows-style desktop, offline voice typing, snapshots and a software store.

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Maze Linux – security and privacy-focused Arch-based distribution

September 29, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Maze Linux is an Arch Linux-based distribution using KDE Plasma, with a focus on security, privacy, rolling releases and local AI support.

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Linux PataOS – Debian-based distribution for engineering and design

September 23, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Linux PataOS is a distribution, aimed at CAD, engineering, development, design and productivity.

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