Tobi Xu is a Debian-based Linux distribution aimed at scientists, engineers, artists, and other creative users. It combines a selection of STEM applications with software for multimedia production, graphics, music, and other creative work.
The distribution tracks Debian Sid and follows a rolling release model. It uses KDE Plasma 6 on Wayland and supplements Debian packages with software distributed through Tobi Xu’s own signed repository.
Tobi Xu provides a live environment and uses Calamares for installation. Its visual identity and desktop experience support Mexican Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, and English. The project currently provides an AMD64 image.
| Working state: | Active |
| Desktop: | KDE Plasma |
| Init Software: | systemd |
| Package Management: | APT |
| Release Model: | Rolling |
| Platforms: | x86_64 |
| Home Page: | github.com/mlmateos/tobixu |
| Developer: | Manuel López Mateos |
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