Arch Linux

Arch Linux is an independently developed, i686- and x86_64-optimised Linux distribution targeted at competent Linux users.

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arch linux is an independently developed, i686 and x86_64optimised linux distribution targeted at competent linux users. it uses pacman, its homegrown package manager, to provide updates to the latest software applications with full dependency tracking. operating on a rolling release system, arch can be installed from a cd image or via an ftp server. the default install provides a solid base that enables users to create a custom installation. in addition, the arch build system (abs) provides a way to easily build new packages, modify the configuration of stock packages, and share these packages with other users via the arch linux user repository.

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Customizable Lightweight Package Control Rolling release

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Ubuntu

Ubuntu is a Linux-based Debian-derived open source operating system for desktop computers.

Free Open Source Linux

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Debian

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Free Open Source Linux BSD Self-Hosted

Customizable UI customization Package Control Rolling release Package Manager Based on Debian
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Free Open Source Linux

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macOS

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Free Open Source Linux

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openSUSE

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Free Open Source Linux

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elementary OS

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Free Open Source Linux

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Linux operating system distribution derived from Ubuntu but with KDE environment.

Free Open Source Linux

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FreeBSD

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Free Open Source BSD Self-Hosted
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Manjaro Linux

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Free Open Source Linux

Security focused Community based Configurable Rolling release Based on Arch Linux Support for Nvidia drivers Plasma based X86/x64 Compatibility
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Gentoo

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Free Open Source Linux BSD FreeBSD
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Free Open Source Linux
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Free Open Source Linux Thunderbird GNOME Tor Browser Bundle Tor

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Raspbian

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Free Open Source Linux Raspberry Pi

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Free Open Source Linux

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