Debian

Debian is a free distribution of the GNU/Linux operating system. It is distributed with access to repositories containing thousands of software packages ready for installation and use.

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Debian is a free distribution of the GNU/Linux operating system. It is distributed with access to repositories containing thousands of software packages ready for installation and use. Debian is known for strict adherence to the Unix and free software philosophies as well as using collaborative software development and testing processes. Debian can be used as a desktop as well as server operating system.

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Customizable UI customization Package Control Rolling release Package Manager Based on Debian

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trueos is a user friendly desktop operating system based on freebsd .

Free Open Source BSD FreeBSD

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OpenBSD

The OpenBSD project produces a FREE, multi-platform 4.4BSD-based UNIX-like operating system. Our efforts emphasize portability, standardization, correctness, proactive security and integrated cryptography.

Free Open Source BSD

Security focused Extremely Secure Unix like
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A security-oriented operating system that uses "security by compartmentalization".

Free Open Source Linux Xen

Customizable Privacy focused Privacy protection Security focused Software compartmentalization Container virtualization Hypervisor Domain isolation Based on Fedora
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Slackware

Slackware Linux is an advanced Linux operating system, designed with the twin goals of ease of use and stability as top priorities.

Free Open Source Linux
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SliTaz

SliTaz GNU/Linux LiveCD operating system. "SliTaz is a free operating system, working completely in RAM and booting from removable media such as a cdrom or USB key. SliTaz is distributed as a LiveCD, and weighs less than 30MB.

Free Open Source Linux
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Trisquel

Trisquel is a computer operating system, a GNU Linux distribution, derived from another distribution, Ubuntu, which is derived from Debian.

Free Open Source Linux
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Deepin

Deepin is a reinterpretation to creativity and individuality. It is not only a rebirth to the system appearance, but also a brand-new upgrade to the operating experience! All of this lets deepin become the best partner of your computer.

Free Open Source Linux

Based on Debian Modern design
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Solus

Solus Operating System is a Linux distribution built from scratch, exclusively for desktop systems.

Free Open Source Linux

Lightweight Modern design
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Pinguy OS

Pinguy OS an out-of-the-box working operating system for everyone, not just geeks This OS is for people that have never used Linux before or for people that just want an out-of-the-box working OS without doing all the tweaks and...

Free Open Source Linux
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Edubuntu

edubuntu is an educational operating system that is a part of the ubuntu family.

Free Open Source Linux
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KDE neon

KDE neon is a Kubuntu-based Linux distribution and live DVD featuring the latest KDE Plasma desktop and other KDE community software.

Free Open Source Linux

Lightweight Community based Configurable Based on Debian Based on Ubuntu Support for Nvidia drivers Plasma based
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Sabayon

Sabayon is a Gentoo-based GNU/Linux Operating System designed for speed and ease of use.

Free Open Source Linux
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PCLinuxOS

PCLinuxOS is a free easy to use Linux-based Operating System for desktops or laptops. PCLinuxOS is distributed as a LiveCD, and can also be installed to your computer. Easy to follow instructions are included on the LiveCD.

Free Open Source Linux

Windows like Rolling release
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Mageia

mageia is a fork of mandriva linux formed in september 2010 by former employees and contributors to the popular french linux distribution.

Free Open Source Linux
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xPud

A Browser OS with an App Store - The desktop has never been this easy -- Get your favorite web browser with a simple web-based interface on top.

Free Open Source Windows Linux

Portable Lightweight
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CoreOS

CoreOS is a new Linux distribution that has been rearchitected to provide features needed to run modern infrastructure stacks.

Free Linux
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scientific linux is a recompiled red hat enterprise linux, co-developed by fermi national accelerator laboratory and the european organization for nuclear research (cern).

Free Open Source Linux
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Univention Corporate Server

Innovative platform to efficiently operate + manage server applications + complete IT infrastructures for MS Windows, Linux, Mac OS X.

Free Open Source Linux

Single Sign On Support for Docker ARM support Based on Debian Multi Factor Authentication (MFA)
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ArchBang

archbang is a simple gnu/linux rolling release distribution which provides you with a lightweight arch linux system combined with the openbox window manager.

Free Open Source Linux

Lightweight Out Of The Box Rolling release Based on Arch Linux
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Peppermint OS

Peppermint was designed for enhanced mobility, efficiency and ease of use. While other operating systems are taking 10 minutes to load, you are already connected, communicating and getting things done.

Free Open Source Linux

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Debian

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The Best 145 Debian Alternatives

TrueOS

OpenBSD

Qubes OS

Slackware

SliTaz

Trisquel

Deepin

Solus

Pinguy OS

Edubuntu

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