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OSMC

OSMC

Open Source

OSMC (Open Source Media Center) is a free and open-source Linux-based operating system designed for media playback. It transforms small, low-cost devices like the Raspberry Pi into powerful media centers, offering a user-friendly interface for enjoying movies, TV shows, music, and other media on your TV.

Free and open source, making it accessible and customizable.
Based on Debian
Audio & Music OS & Utilities Video & Movies
OpenELEC

OpenELEC

Open Source

OpenELEC is a small, fast booting embedded operating system built specifically to turn your computer into a Kodi (XBMC) media center. It focuses on simplicity and minimal configuration for a plug-and-play home theatre experience.

Extremely fast boot times.
Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
Audio & Music Development OS & Utilities Photos & Graphics Video & Movies
openSUSE

openSUSE

Open Source

openSUSE is a community-developed, open-source Linux distribution sponsored by SUSE. Known for its powerful configuration tool, YaST, and commitment to usability, openSUSE offers both a stable release (Leap) and a rolling release (Tumbleweed) to cater to diverse user needs, from developers to desktop users.

Powerful and comprehensive YaST configuration tool simplifies system management.
Rolling release
Development OS & Utilities
Android

Android

Open Source

Android is a powerful and flexible open-source mobile operating system developed by Google. Built on the Linux kernel, it powers a vast array of smartphones, tablets, wearables, TVs, and other devices worldwide, known for its extensive customization options and large ecosystem of apps.

Extensive customization options for the user interface.
Android Wear compatibility
OS & Utilities
QEMU

QEMU

Open Source

QEMU (Quick Emulator) is a versatile and powerful open-source hardware virtualizer and emulator. It allows you to run operating systems and programs designed for different architectures on your existing hardware. Acting as a hosted hypervisor, QEMU provides a virtual machine monitor for executing guest systems.

Excellent cross-architecture emulation capabilities.
Scriptable
Network & Admin OS & Utilities
Apache Mesos

Apache Mesos

Open Source

Apache Mesos is an open-source cluster manager that abstracts CPU, memory, storage, and other compute resources away from machines, enabling fault-tolerant and elastic distributed systems.

Efficient resource utilization through fine-grained sharing.
Network & Admin OS & Utilities
Kubernetes

Kubernetes

Open Source

Kubernetes, often abbreviated as K8s, is a robust open-source platform designed to automate deploying, scaling, and managing containerized applications across clusters of hosts.

Automates application deployment, scaling, and management.
Network & Admin OS & Utilities
YunoHost

YunoHost

Open Source

YunoHost is a Debian-based open-source operating system designed for automating the installation and management of self-hosted web servers and applications. It simplifies the process of running your own internet services at home or on a small server.

Simplifies complex server administration tasks.
Based on Debian
OS & Utilities
Univention Corporate Server

Univention Corporate Server (UCS) is a comprehensive operating system and identity and infrastructure management platform. Based on Debian, it provides powerful tools for managing servers, services, applications, and users in diverse IT environments. UCS is designed for flexibility, supporting on-premises, cloud, and hybrid deployments.

Centralized and powerful identity management.
Based on Debian
OS & Utilities
Replicant

Replicant

Open Source

Replicant is a free and open-source mobile operating system based on Android, dedicated to replacing proprietary components with free software for enhanced privacy and security.

Strictly free and open-source software
Mobile OS
OS & Utilities
Sailfish OS

Sailfish OS

Open Source

Sailfish OS is a privacy-focused, minimalistic mobile operating system built on a Linux kernel, Mer core, and a proprietary or open-source UI. It offers a unique gesture-driven interface and supports basic Android application compatibility on some devices, prioritizing user control and privacy over extensive app ecosystem.

Strong focus on user privacy and data control.
Minimalistic
OS & Utilities
Ubuntu Phone

Ubuntu Phone

Open Source

Ubuntu Touch, also known as Ubuntu Phone, is a free and open-source mobile operating system based on the Ubuntu Linux distribution. It aims to provide a unified experience across devices, emphasizing privacy, community involvement, and convergence.

Open Source and Community Driven
Support for gestures
OS & Utilities
Chromium OS

Chromium OS

Open Source

Chromium OS is the open-source foundation powering Chrome OS. It's a Linux-based operating system centered around the Chromium browser, designed for speed, simplicity, and web-centric computing, relying heavily on web applications for functionality.

Open-source and transparent
Auto Updates
OS & Utilities
Phoenix OS

Phoenix OS

Open Source

Phoenix OS is a free operating system designed for personal computers, built upon the Android platform. It aims to provide a desktop-like experience, allowing users to run Android applications on traditional PC hardware with keyboard and mouse support.

Runs Android applications natively on PC hardware.
Support for Android Things
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
Kubuntu

Kubuntu

Open Source

Kubuntu is an official variant of the Ubuntu operating system that replaces the GNOME desktop environment with the elegant and highly customizable KDE Plasma Desktop. It provides a familiar yet powerful computing experience, blending Ubuntu's stability with the visual appeal and extensive features of the KDE ecosystem.

Highly customizable KDE Plasma desktop.
Based on Debian
OS & Utilities
Ubuntu

Ubuntu

Open Source

Ubuntu is a free and open-source Linux distribution based on Debian. It is renowned for its user-friendly interface, extensive software repository, and strong focus on stability and security, making it a popular choice for desktops, servers, and cloud computing.

User-friendly interface, making it accessible to new Linux users.
Based on Debian
OS & Utilities
PapyrOS

PapyrOS

Open Source

PapyrOS is an open-source Linux distribution built upon the Arch Linux base, distinguishing itself with a strong emphasis on a modern, Material Design-inspired user interface. It aims to provide a visually appealing and intuitive computing experience out-of-the-box, suitable for users seeking a stable, rolling-release system with a fresh aesthetic.

Modern Material Design UI provides a fresh and consistent look.
Based on Arch Linux
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
Xubuntu

Xubuntu

Open Source

Xubuntu is an official derivative of the Ubuntu operating system, utilizing the lightweight and user-friendly XFCE desktop environment. Focused on providing a stable and efficient computing experience, it's an excellent choice for users seeking a balance between modern features and low system resource usage, making it suitable for older hardware and everyday tasks.

Excellent performance on older and less powerful hardware.
Based on Debian
OS & Utilities
FreeBSD

FreeBSD

Open Source

FreeBSD is a powerful, stable, and feature-rich operating system rooted in the BSD tradition. It excels in server environments, embedded systems, and as a robust desktop platform, prioritizing performance, security, and network capabilities.

Exceptional stability and reliability for mission-critical applications.
ARM support
OS & Utilities
Gentoo

Gentoo

Open Source

Gentoo Linux is a flexible and highly customizable Linux distribution known for its source-based package management system, Portage. Designed for experienced users who desire granular control over their software installations and system optimization, Gentoo offers unparalleled flexibility in configuring a system precisely to individual needs.

Extreme customization through source-based package management.
Rolling release
OS & Utilities
Bodhi Linux

Bodhi Linux

Open Source

Bodhi Linux is a feather-light Linux distribution built on Ubuntu, distinguished by its utilization of the unique Moksha Desktop Environment. It's specifically designed for users seeking high performance on older or resource-constrained hardware, offering a minimalist yet highly customizable experience.

Excellent performance on older and low-end hardware
Lightweight
OS & Utilities
CentOS

CentOS

Open Source

CentOS is an open-source operating system derived from the source code of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). It provides a stable, enterprise-class platform for servers and workstations, supported by a vibrant community.

High stability and reliability
Operating system
OS & Utilities
Raspbian

Raspbian

Open Source

Raspbian, now officially Raspberry Pi OS, is a free operating system based on Debian, optimized for the Raspberry Pi hardware. It provides a stable and user-friendly environment for a variety of tasks, from programming and education to media consumption and server hosting.

Designed and optimized specifically for Raspberry Pi hardware.
Based on Debian
OS & Utilities
NixOS

NixOS

Open Source

NixOS is a Linux distribution built around the powerful and declarative Nix package manager. It emphasizes reliability and reproducibility through a purely functional configuration model, ensuring consistent behavior across different systems.

Exceptional system stability and reliability
Configurable
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
Linux Mint

Linux Mint

Open Source

Linux Mint is a free and open-source operating system based on Ubuntu and Debian. It is known for its user-friendly interface, stability, and comprehensive software library, making it a popular choice for both new and experienced Linux users seeking a reliable desktop environment.

Excellent choice for Linux beginners due to its familiar interface and user-frie...
Based on Debian
OS & Utilities
Manjaro Linux

Manjaro Linux

Open Source

Manjaro Linux is a user-friendly, Arch Linux-based distribution that offers the benefits of a rolling release model combined with ease of use. It provides a stable and customizable desktop experience suitable for both new and experienced Linux users.

User-friendly installation compared to Arch.
Based on Arch Linux
OS & Utilities
Slackware

Slackware

Open Source

Slackware is a veteran Linux distribution renowned for its simplicity and stability, adhering closely to the Unix philosophy. It's designed for users who prefer a hands-on approach and deep understanding of their system.

Extremely stable and reliable.
Lightweight
OS & Utilities
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