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Akira Linux – Niri-based rolling-release Linux distribution

September 15, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

Akira Linux is a rolling-release distribution using Niri, runit and XBPS, built on the Vostok base with its own package repository.

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LyargoOS – opinionated Void Linux-based distribution

September 5, 2026 Erik Karlsson Distro

LyargoOS is a Void Linux-based distribution with KDE Plasma, Xfce and GNOME editions, runit, Calamares and curated applications.

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