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Alpine Linux

Alpine Linux

Open Source

Alpine Linux is a security-oriented, lightweight Linux distribution built around musl libc and BusyBox. Designed for efficiency and simplicity, it's an ideal choice for containers, embedded systems, and users prioritizing performance and security with minimal overhead.

Extremely lightweight and resource efficient.
Lightweight
OS & Utilities
Active@ KillDisk

Active@ KillDisk is a robust and reliable hard drive erasure utility designed to securely delete all data from hard drives, SSDs, and USB drives beyond recovery. It offers various wiping methods and supports multiple bootable media options for comprehensive data destruction.

Supports multiple industry-standard data wiping methods.
Booting from USB
Security & Privacy
UBCD4Win

UBCD4Win

Free

UBCD4Win is a bootable CD that provides a collection of utilities for system repair, data recovery, and hardware diagnostics. Based on a customized Windows Preinstallation Environment (WinPE), it offers a familiar interface for troubleshooting and restoring computer systems.

Comprehensive suite of repair and recovery tools.
Recover lost data
Security & Privacy
Offline NT Password & Registry Editor

Offline NT Password & Registry Editor, also known as chntpw, is a robust utility designed to reset or blank local user passwords on various Windows NT-based operating systems. It operates offline from a bootable medium, offering a powerful solution for regaining access to a locked system without needing the original password.

Effectively resets Windows local passwords offline.
Portable
Security & Privacy
Knoppix

Knoppix

Free

Knoppix is a versatile, bootable Live Linux distribution that runs directly from a CD, DVD, or USB drive without installation. It offers a comprehensive collection of GNU/Linux software and is ideal for system rescue, data recovery, and trying out Linux.

Boots and runs without installation, safe for existing systems.
Booting from USB
OS & Utilities
Antergos

Antergos

Open Source

Antergos was a user-friendly Linux distribution based on Arch Linux, designed to make the power and flexibility of Arch accessible to a broader audience. It offered a simple graphical installer and a choice of popular desktop environments, including GNOME, Cinnamon, MATE, KDE Plasma, and Xfce, aiming for a smooth out-of-the-box experience with the benefits of a rolling release model.

Easier installation compared to vanilla Arch Linux.
Based on Arch Linux
OS & Utilities
SliTaz

SliTaz

Open Source

SliTaz GNU/Linux is an extraordinarily compact and fast GNU/Linux distribution, ideal for low-resource machines, older computers, and embedded systems. It's known for its tiny footprint, rapid boot times, and ability to run entirely from RAM, making it a superb Live CD/USB option.

Extremely fast booting and performance, even on older hardware.
Lightweight
OS & Utilities
Darik's Boot and Nuke

Darik's Boot and Nuke

Open Source

Darik's Boot and Nuke (DBAN) is a powerful, open-source, self-contained boot disk specifically designed to securely wipe hard drives, making data recovery virtually impossible. It's ideal for permanent data destruction before donating, selling, or disposing of computers.

Completely wipes hard drives, making data recovery impossible.
Portable
Security & Privacy
Remix OS

Remix OS

Free

Remix OS is an Android-based operating system designed for personal computers, offering a familiar desktop experience with access to a vast library of Android applications. It aims to bridge the gap between mobile and PC by providing multi-window support, taskbar functionality, and keyboard/mouse optimization.

Run Android apps on your PC with a desktop interface.
Booting from USB
OS & Utilities
Puppy Linux

Puppy Linux

Open Source

Puppy Linux is a family of lightweight Linux distributions designed for speed, efficiency, and ease of use. It can boot from various media and run entirely in RAM, making it incredibly fast and suitable for older hardware or as a portable operating system.

Extremely fast and responsive, especially when running from RAM.
Lightweight
OS & Utilities
Tails

Tails

Open Source

Tails is a portable operating system designed to preserve your privacy and anonymity. It starts from a USB drive or DVD on almost any computer and routes all internet traffic through the Tor network. Tails includes a suite of privacy-enhancing tools pre-configured for secure communication and data handling.

Strong focus on anonymity and privacy through forced Tor routing.
Anonymity
OS & Utilities Security & Privacy
LinuxLive USB Creator

LinuxLive USB Creator

Open Source

LinuxLive USB Creator (LiLi) is a free Windows application designed to simplify the process of creating bootable Live USB drives for various Linux distributions. It offers a user-friendly interface and supports a wide range of Linux distributions, making it an accessible tool for users looking to experiment with or install Linux from a USB stick.

Very easy to use with a step-by-step interface.
Create bootable USB
OS & Utilities
Lubuntu

Lubuntu

Open Source

Lubuntu is an open-source operating system based on Ubuntu, designed for speed and energy efficiency. It utilizes the LXQt desktop environment to provide a simple and lightweight user experience, ideal for older hardware.

Excellent performance on older hardware
Based on Debian
OS & Utilities
Qubes OS

Qubes OS

Open Source

Qubes OS is a security-focused desktop operating system that utilizes isolation through Xen hypervisor virtualization. It partitions the system into isolated domains called 'qubes' to compartmentalize different activities, significantly reducing the impact of a security breach.

Exceptional security through robust isolation
Based on Fedora
OS & Utilities
Fedora

Fedora

Open Source

Fedora is a leading-edge, free, and open-source operating system built on the Linux kernel. As the upstream source for Red Hat Enterprise Linux, it provides a platform for technological innovation, offering the latest software packages and a strong focus on open-source principles. It's known for its rapid release cycle and dedication to incorporating new technologies early.

Access to the latest open-source software and technologies.
An in-built GUI
OS & Utilities
Arch Linux

Arch Linux

Open Source

Arch Linux is a lightweight and flexible Linux distribution that follows a rolling-release model. It's designed for users who prefer a "do-it-yourself" approach and desire complete control over their system.

Extremely customizable and lightweight.
Rolling release
OS & Utilities
Debian

Debian

Open Source

Debian is a free and open-source operating system widely recognized for its stability and powerful package management system. It serves as the foundation for many other Linux distributions, making it a cornerstone of the open-source community. Its commitment to free software principles and extensive hardware support makes it a versatile choice for various computing needs.

Extremely stable and reliable
Based on Debian
OS & Utilities