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4MLinux 52.1JWM4MLinux is a small independent live distribution organized around maintenance, multimedia, miniserver and games. It can serve as a lightweight…View downloadsALT Workstation 11.2DesktopALT Workstation is a general-purpose desktop operating system from the ALT Linux ecosystem, built on the independent p11 package platform. Release…View downloadsAV Linux MX Edition 25.2XfceAV Linux MX Edition is an MX Linux-based multimedia production distribution prepared for audio recording, video creation and graphics work. AVL-MXe…View downloadsAerynOS 2026.11GNOME,KDE Plasma,COSMICAerynOS is an independent, performance-oriented and atomic Linux operating system built around its moss package tooling and transactional updates…View downloadsAgarimOS current image familyKDE Plasma,Xfce,LXQt,GNOMEAgarimOS is a community-maintained Void Linux respin published as several desktop-specific live images. 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Images are rebuilt regularly with current…View downloadsArchcraft 2026.08.01Openbox / Bspwm / SwayArchcraft is a minimal Arch-based rolling distribution with configured lightweight window-manager sessions and graphical or command-line installers…View downloadsArtix Linux rollingKDE Plasma and multiple editionsArtix Linux is an Arch-based rolling distribution that replaces systemd with OpenRC, runit, s6 or dinit. It provides minimal base images and…View downloadsAurora Fedora 44 stableKDE PlasmaAurora is a KDE Plasma workstation built on Fedora Atomic and Universal Blue technology. System updates are applied as images and can be rolled back…View downloadsBazzite continuousKDE Plasma or GNOMEBazzite is a Fedora Atomic-based gaming operating system built by the Universal Blue community. It supplies immutable desktop and Steam Gaming Mode…View downloadsBesGnuLinux 4.1JWMBesGnuLinux is a lightweight Debian stable-based desktop distribution built around the JWM window manager. Version 4.1 provides a 64-bit live and…View downloadsBigLinux rollingKDE PlasmaBigLinux is a Brazilian Manjaro-repository-based rolling desktop distribution focused on straightforward daily use. It combines KDE Plasma with…View downloadsBluefin stableGNOMEBluefin is an image-based GNOME desktop built with Fedora and Universal Blue technology. It separates graphical Flatpak applications and…View downloadsBluestar Linux 2026.08.31KDE PlasmaBluestar Linux is an Arch Linux-based rolling desktop system centred on KDE Plasma and a broad set of ready-to-use applications. Its Desktop…View downloadsBodhi Linux 7.0.0MokshaBodhi Linux is an Ubuntu LTS-based desktop distribution using the lightweight Moksha environment. Its Standard image supplies a minimal graphical…View downloadsBunsenLabs Linux CarbonOpenboxBunsenLabs Carbon is a Debian 13 Trixie-based live and installable system with a configured Openbox desktop, tint2 panel and graphical utilities. It…View downloadsCachyOS rollingKDE Plasma and selectable desktopsCachyOS is an Arch-based rolling distribution focused on performance tuning, optimised packages, current hardware support and gaming. Its graphical…View downloadsCalculate Linux 2026.11.03KDE PlasmaCalculate Linux provides Linux installation images. Consult the official project sources for release-specific changes, supported editions and…View downloadsChimera Linux 20251220GNOMEChimera Linux is an independent rolling distribution built with musl, LLVM and the apk package manager. It uses OpenRC rather than systemd and…View downloadsCommodore OS Vision 3.1DesktopCommodore OS Vision is a Debian-based desktop distribution maintained by Commodore for modern PCs, with a retro-futuristic interface and software…View downloadsDebian GNU/Linux 13.7Desktop · Server · TorrentDebian is an independent community distribution known for stability, an extensive package archive and support for several hardware architectures…View downloadsDevuan GNU+Linux 6 ExcaliburXfce and selectable desktopsDevuan GNU+Linux is a Debian-derived distribution that provides init-system freedom without systemd. Devuan 6 Excalibur is the current stable…View downloadsEasyOS 7.4.5JWMEasyOS is an experimental Linux system by Barry Kauler that combines a frugal image-based installation, layered filesystems, rollback and…View downloadsEndeavourOS rollingKDE Plasma and selectable desktopsEndeavourOS is a terminal-centric Arch-based rolling distribution with a graphical installer and light project customisation. It offers an offline…View downloadsEndless OS 6.0.11GNOMEEndless OS is a Debian-derived, image-based desktop designed for education and environments with limited connectivity. It separates its read-only…View downloadsExton Linux live systems current build familyDesktopExton Linux is a collection of independently published live-system remasters rather than one uniform distribution. The family includes builds based…View downloadsFedora Linux 45GNOMEFedora Linux is a community distribution sponsored by Red Hat that delivers current free-software technologies on a regular release cadence. Fedora…View downloadsFunOS 26.04.1 LTSJWMFunOS is a minimal Ubuntu LTS-based desktop distribution using the JWM window manager and omitting Snap. FunOS 26.04.1 LTS follows Ubuntu 26.04.1…View downloadsFydeOS 23.0AuraFydeOS is a Chromium OS-derived, cloud-oriented operating system that supports web applications and optional Linux and Android environments on…View downloadsGNOME OS Nightly nightlyGNOMEGNOME OS Nightly is the GNOME project’s continuously built integration and testing system for trying the latest GNOME software. It can run in GNOME…View downloadsGaruda Linux rollingKDE Plasma and multiple selectable editionsGaruda Linux is an Arch-based rolling distribution offering performance-oriented defaults, graphical administration tools and numerous desktop…View downloadsGentoo Linux rollingUser selectedGentoo Linux is an independent source-based rolling distribution built around Portage, USE flags and extensive compile-time configuration. It…View downloadsGhostBSD 26.2-R15.1p6MATEGhostBSD is a desktop operating system based on FreeBSD, with graphical administration tools and a ready-to-use live installer. Release 26.1-R15.0p2…View downloadsGnoppix 26.7XfceGnoppix is a Debian-based live desktop that combines general desktop software with privacy and security tools. The public Core edition uses Xfce…View downloadsKDE Linux testingKDE PlasmaKDE Linux is KDE’s image-based reference operating system for Plasma and KDE applications. Its atomic updates, read-only system image, rollback…View downloadsKDE neon User EditionKDE PlasmaKDE neon is an Ubuntu LTS-based distribution that continuously delivers the newest officially released KDE Plasma desktop and applications. User…View downloadsKaOS 2026.09KDE PlasmaKaOS is an independent rolling desktop distribution focused on KDE Plasma and Qt applications. Its September 2026 installation snapshot uses Dinit…View downloadsKali Linux 2026.3Xfce, GNOME and KDE PlasmaKali Linux is a Debian-based rolling platform for authorized penetration testing, security research, forensics and training. It supplies installer…View downloadsKali Purple 2026.3Desktop · TorrentKali Purple is an edition of Kali Linux focused on defensive security, SOC training, monitoring and incident response. It shares the Kali ecosystem…View downloadsKubuntu 26.04.1 LTSKDE PlasmaKubuntu combines the Ubuntu software ecosystem with the KDE Plasma desktop. It is intended for desktop and laptop users who want a configurable…View downloadsLilidog Linux 26.10.26OpenboxLilidog Linux is a lightweight Debian stable desktop distribution built around Openbox, Tint2 and practical customization utilities. The 26.08.22…View downloadsLinux Lite 8.0XfceLinux Lite is an Ubuntu LTS-based desktop distribution designed to make Linux approachable for people moving from Windows. Linux Lite 8.0 provides…View downloadsLinux Mint 22.3Cinnamon, MATE and XfceLinux Mint is an Ubuntu LTS-based desktop distribution focused on an approachable traditional interface and practical graphical tools. Linux Mint…View downloadsLinux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE) 7 GigiCinnamonLMDE stands for Linux Mint Debian Edition. It is a Linux Mint desktop based directly on Debian rather than Ubuntu, with the Cinnamon desktop and…View downloadsLubuntu 26.04.1 LTSLXQtLubuntu is an Ubuntu flavour featuring the LXQt desktop. It provides a graphical environment for everyday browsing, documents and desktop…View downloadsMODICIA O.S. 6.12.107CinnamonMODICIA O.S. is a Debian-based specialist desktop distribution prepared for professional audio, video and graphics production. It combines a…View downloadsMX Linux 25.2Xfce, KDE Plasma and FluxboxMX Linux is a Debian-based desktop distribution combining a stable foundation with its own graphical MX Tools and live-system features. MX 25.2…View downloadsMabox Linux 26.10OpenboxMabox Linux is a lightweight Manjaro-based rolling desktop centered on a configured Openbox environment and project utilities. Installation…View downloadsMageia 10KDE Plasma, GNOME, Xfce and othersMageia is an independent, community-governed distribution for desktops and servers. Mageia 10 is the current stable generation and offers classical…View downloadsManjaro Linux rollingKDE Plasma, Xfce and GNOMEManjaro Linux is an Arch-based rolling distribution that combines continuously updated repositories with graphical installation and administration…View downloadsMiniOS 5.1.1Xfce,FluxboxMiniOS is a portable, modular Debian stable-based live distribution designed for USB persistence and optional operation from RAM. Version 5.1.1…View downloadsMocaccinoOS 26.11KDE Plasma,GNOME,Xfce,MATEMocaccinoOS Desktop is a Gentoo-derived meta-distribution using the Luet package manager and layered, container-built packages for low-friction…View downloadsNebiOS X 10.3NebiDENebiOS X is an Ubuntu LTS-based desktop system built around the project-specific NebiDE Wayland environment. Version 10.0 is the current stable…View downloadsNeptune 9.1 (20260314)KDE PlasmaNeptune is a Debian stable-based desktop distribution focused on a polished KDE Plasma environment and multimedia use. Release 9 is delivered as a…View downloadsNitrux 6.0.0 / 5dbf2755HyprlandNitrux is an immutable Debian-derived desktop using OpenRC, a Hyprland-based workspace and application delivery through NX AppHub, Flatpak and…View downloadsNixOS 26.05Selectable graphical desktopsNixOS is a declarative distribution built around the Nix package manager, reproducible configurations and transactional upgrades. NixOS 26.05 Yarara…View downloadsNobara Linux 44Modified KDE Plasma, GNOME and KDE PlasmaNobara Linux is a Fedora-derived, gaming-focused distribution with multimedia codecs, graphics support and creator tools prepared for immediate use…View downloadsOmarchy Quattro 4.5HyprlandOmarchy is an opinionated Arch Linux-based desktop environment and distribution focused on keyboard-driven development workflows, integrated tools…View downloadsOpenMandriva Lx 6.0KDE Plasma and spinsOpenMandriva Lx is an independent desktop distribution offering two principal tracks: the rolling ROME flagship and the fixed Rock release…View downloadsPCLinuxOS rollingKDE Plasma, MATE, XfcePCLinuxOS is an independently assembled rolling desktop distribution using RPM packages with APT and Synaptic. Its current 64-bit installation media…View downloadsParrot OS 7.3KDE PlasmaParrot OS is a Debian-based security and privacy distribution for authorized penetration testing, digital forensics, development and everyday…View downloadsPeppermint OS Trixie / ExcaliburXfcePeppermint OS is a minimal Xfce desktop distributed in Debian- and Devuan-based editions. Its continuous-delivery images provide a small starting…View downloadsPikaOS IV (2026.08.20 image)GNOME,KDE PlasmaPikaOS is a Debian Sid-based rolling desktop distribution focused on gaming, performance and convenient hardware support. PikaOS IV offers GNOME and…View downloadsPop!_OS 24.04 LTSCOSMICPop!_OS is an Ubuntu-based desktop distribution developed by System76 with a focus on productivity, hardware support and gaming. Pop!_OS 24.04 LTS…View downloadsPorteuX 2.8XfcePorteuX is a fast, modular and portable Slackware Current-based distribution inspired by Slax and Porteus. It publishes multiple small desktop…View downloadsPorteus 5.01XfcePorteus is a portable, modular Slackware-based live distribution designed for USB media and small installations. Stable 5.01 is available with…View downloadsPuppy Linux current build familyJWM,Labwc,XfcePuppy Linux is a family of compact live distributions built with the official Woof-CE system. Multiple maintained variants use packages from…View downloadsQ4OS 6.8KDE Plasma or TrinityQ4OS is a Debian-based long-term-support desktop distribution focused on stability, modest hardware requirements and familiar administration. Q4OS…View downloadsQubes OS 4.3.2XfceQubes OS provides Linux installation images. Consult the official project sources for release-specific changes, supported editions and requirements.View downloadsRhino Linux 2026.1Unicorn (Xfce)Rhino Linux turns an Ubuntu base into a rolling desktop and uses Pacstall alongside the system package tools. Its Unicorn desktop is a customized…View downloadsRocky Linux 10.2GNOMERocky Linux is a community enterprise distribution designed for compatibility with the Red Hat Enterprise Linux ecosystem. Rocky Linux 10.2 is the…View downloadsSlackware Linux 15.0KDE Plasma, Xfce and user selectedSlackware Linux is an independent distribution known for traditional Unix-like administration, conservative integration and a straightforward…View downloadsSlax 12.2.0FluxboxSlax is a compact modular live system designed to run from optical media or USB storage and preserve optional changes. It is published in Debian…View downloadsSolus 4.9Budgie, GNOME, KDE Plasma and XfceSolus is an independently developed rolling desktop distribution with curated repositories and graphical system tools. Solus 4.9 Serenity…View downloadsSparkyLinux 8.4XfceSparkyLinux provides Debian-based desktop and minimal installation images. Stable 8.4 offers Xfce, LXQt, MATE and KDE Plasma editions, while a…View downloadsSpiralLinux 12.231120CinnamonSpiralLinux is a Debian-based live and installable desktop with configured snapshots, Btrfs support and access to Debian repositories. The project…View downloadsSynex 13 u14COSMIC,KDE Plasma,GNOME,Xfce,LXDESynex is a Debian-based desktop distribution built with Debian Live Build and published through stable, semi-rolling and development channels. The…View downloadsTUXEDO OS currentKDE PlasmaTUXEDO OS is an Ubuntu-based desktop distribution maintained by TUXEDO Computers with an up-to-date KDE Plasma environment and hardware integration…View downloadsTails 7.12GNOMETails is a portable Debian-based operating system designed to protect privacy and resist surveillance. It routes network traffic through Tor, is…View downloadsTiny Core Linux 17.1FLTK/FLWMTiny Core Linux is an extremely small modular distribution that loads a minimal system into memory and lets users add only the extensions they need…View downloadsUbuntu 26.04.1 LTSGNOMEUbuntu is a Debian-derived distribution developed by Canonical and its community for desktops, servers, cloud platforms and containers. Ubuntu…View downloadsUbuntu Studio 26.04.1 LTSKDE PlasmaUbuntu Studio is an official Ubuntu flavour aimed at audio, video, graphics and other creative work. Its installation image uses the KDE Plasma…View downloadsUltimate Edition 2026.10.12KDE Plasma,Xfce,MATE,CinnamonUltimate Edition currently publishes a family of large Arch-based live images aimed at desktop, development, gaming and lightweight use. The newest…View downloadsUltramarine Linux 44KDE PlasmaUltramarine Linux is a Fedora-based desktop distribution with multimedia support, additional repositories and several preconfigured environments…View downloadsVailuxOS 1.6.1.6KDE PlasmaVailuxOS is a Debian-based KDE Plasma desktop distribution designed to provide a familiar graphical workflow for users moving from Windows. Version…View downloadsVanilla OS 3 ReunionGNOMEVanilla OS 3 Reunion is an image-based GNOME desktop with atomic system updates, separated application environments and reproducible system images…View downloadsVendefoul Wolf Linux 20260301SonicDE,Trinity,KDE Plasma,Xfce,LXQt,Katana,Budgie,IceWM,BSPWM,CinnamonVendefoul Wolf Linux Excalibur is a Devuan 6-based desktop distribution using OpenRC by default and the XLibre display server. Its 64-bit image…View downloadsVoid Linux rollingXfce or user selectedVoid Linux is an independent rolling distribution built around the XBPS package manager and runit service supervision. It supports glibc and musl…View downloadsVoyager Live 26.04.1 LTSGNOMEVoyager Live is an Ubuntu-based desktop remix that layers a curated visual design, utilities and multimedia tools over GNOME. Voyager 26.04 LTS uses…View downloadsXubuntu 26.04.1 LTSXFCEXubuntu is an Ubuntu flavour using the Xfce desktop. It offers a conventional desktop layout and is an alternative for users who prefer Xfce to…View downloadsZorin OS 18.1Zorin DesktopZorin OS is an Ubuntu-based desktop distribution designed to provide a familiar and accessible transition from Windows or macOS. Zorin OS 18.1 is…View downloadsantiX 26IceWM, Fluxbox, JWM and herbstluftwmantiX is a lightweight Debian-based live distribution designed to work without systemd or elogind on both older and newer x86 computers. antiX 26…View downloadsblendOS 2026.10.01+38DesktopblendOS is a declarative, immutable and atomic desktop built from Arch Linux packages. It supports configurable desktop environments and isolated…View downloadsdeepin 25.2.0Deepin Desktop Environmentdeepin is a desktop Linux distribution developed around the Deepin Desktop Environment and its integrated applications. Release 25.2.0 is the…View downloadselementary OS 8.1.1Pantheonelementary OS is an Ubuntu-based desktop distribution centred on a coherent Pantheon environment, curated applications and privacy-conscious design…View downloadsiDeal OS Emerald 2026.09.20KDE PlasmaiDeal OS Emerald is an MX Linux and Debian-based KDE Plasma desktop respin with project-selected privacy, security and everyday-use defaults…View downloadsopenSUSE Leap 16.0KDE Plasma, GNOME and XfceopenSUSE Leap is the regular-release member of the openSUSE family, combining community development with a stable enterprise-oriented foundation…View downloadsopenSUSE Tumbleweed rollingKDE Plasma,GNOME,XfceopenSUSE Tumbleweed is the continuously updated openSUSE desktop and server distribution. Tested snapshots deliver current kernels, drivers and…View downloadspearOS NiceC0re 26.8.2KDE PlasmapearOS NiceC0re is an Arch Linux-based rolling desktop distribution that customizes KDE Plasma and Wayland with a macOS-inspired layout and project…View downloadssiduction 2026.1.0X.Orgsiduction is a rolling distribution based on Debian Unstable and provides live installation media with project tools for system maintenance. Its…View downloads
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