Lightweight Linux distributions
Lightweight Linux distributions for older computers and minimal systems.
| Distribution | Images | Description | Page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Linux | Desktop, Server | Very lightweight, secure and used in containers. | View downloads |
| ArchBANG | Desktop | An Arch-based Linux distribution that provides a lightweight and minimal system, designed for advanced users. | View downloads |
| Archcraft | Desktop | An Arch-based Linux distribution with a focus on aesthetics and minimalism, using Openbox and Polybar. | View downloads |
| Artix | Desktop | An Arch-based Linux distribution that provides a lightweight and flexible system with support for multiple init systems, including OpenRC. | View downloads |
| Bodhi | Desktop | A lightweight Ubuntu-based Linux distribution featuring the Moksha desktop, designed for speed and efficiency. | View downloads |
| ChromeOS | Desktop | A lightweight, cloud-centric operating system developed by Google, designed for simplicity and security. | View downloads |
| DragonOS | Desktop | A Linux distribution designed for embedded systems and IoT devices, with a focus on minimal resource usage. | View downloads |
| EasyOS | Desktop | A lightweight and portable Linux distribution designed for ease of use, running from USB drives with persistence. | View downloads |
| Lilidog | Desktop | A lightweight Debian-based Linux distribution with a simple and elegant desktop environment. | View downloads |
| Linux Mint 22.3 | Desktop | Very comfortable for users coming from Windows. | View downloads |
| Lite | Desktop | A lightweight and friendly Linux distribution based on Ubuntu LTS, designed for beginners and users with older hardware. | View downloads |
| MX Linux 23.6 | Desktop | Lightweight, stable and practical for modest equipment. | View downloads |
| MiniOS | Desktop | A lightweight, portable Linux distribution designed to run from USB drives with a focus on system rescue and minimal resource usage. | View downloads |
| Peppermint | Desktop | A lightweight Ubuntu-based Linux distribution that integrates cloud applications seamlessly with the desktop. | View downloads |
| Puppy | Desktop | A lightweight and portable Linux distribution that runs entirely in RAM, designed for speed and low system requirements. | View downloads |
| Q4OS | Desktop | A lightweight Debian-based Linux distribution that provides a stable and familiar desktop environment, ideal for older hardware. | View downloads |
| SmartOS | Desktop | A lightweight, container-oriented OS based on Illumos, designed for cloud and virtualization workloads. | View downloads |
| SparkyLinux | Desktop | A lightweight, fast, and customizable Debian-based Linux distribution with a focus on performance and user-friendliness. | View downloads |
| Tiny Core | Desktop | An ultra-lightweight Linux distribution that runs entirely in RAM, designed for minimal system requirements. | View downloads |
| Void Linux | Desktop | Independent, lightweight and fast distribution. Uses runit. | View downloads |
| ZimaOS | Desktop | A lightweight and fast Linux distribution designed for cloud and container-based workloads. | View downloads |