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Linux Mint 22 Installation

2025-06-12 by pavroo

Linux Mint is a Linux distribution based on Ubuntu, equipped with the Cinnamon, Mint and Xfce desktops. The system installer offers the possibility of installing non-free codecs and drivers, thanks to which a novice user has no problem playing popular audio and video files. The Mint release cycle depends on Ubuntu releases and new versions of the system are released about 1-2 months after the official premiere of Ubuntu.

For the purposes of this installation, I used the Linux Mint 22.1 Live/Instal ISO media with the Cinnamon desktop in UEFI mode. I performed the installation on a virtual machine, to which I assigned 20 GB of disk space, 1 processor core and 4 GB of RAM.

The live media is equipped with GRUB, which boots machines with UEFI or BIOS and has a graphical installer that should be run after the live system and graphical desktop have loaded.

1. The live system is started via GRUB, which also offers access to UEFI Firmware settings and OEM installation (for hardware manufacturers).

2. From the live system desktop, select the Install Linux Mint icon, and select the default installation language (here: Polish) in the first window.

3. Then select the keyboard layout (here: Polish).

4. Now the installer allows you to install multimedia codecs that are required to play some audio and video formats. This is optional, but useful.

5. The next step is to select the disk or partition for Linux Mint installation.
You can allocate the entire disk by selecting the “Erase disk” option or select “Use another solution” to install Linux Mint on the selected partition.

6. The “Advanced Features” option provides the ability to encrypt the entire disk.

7. If you have selected the disk encryption option, in the next step you must enter the disk encryption password.

8. Confirming the settings will start the installation of Linux Mint on the computer’s disk.

9. The next selection of settings concerns the time zone in which you are located (here: Poland, Warsaw).

10. The last settings window provides the ability to select the target system username, computer name (host), user password, automatic login option and encrypt the home directory (irrelevant in the case of installing the system on a single partition, without a separate home partition).

11. The installer has started its tasks, so wait for them to finish. The entire installation process on my machine finished after about 15 minutes.

12. Given that I chose disk encryption during installation, after starting the system from the disk, a password was required to decrypt the disk, which I set during system installation.

13. After starting Linux Mint for the first time, the Welcome application was automatically loaded, which allows you to configure and adjust individual system settings.

Summary

Installing Linux Mint based on Ubuntu is simple and intuitive, and does not require advanced knowledge of Linux. The individual stages of installation allow you to configure individual, basic system elements, and the rest of the configuration can be easily carried out after the first start of the system from the disk, using the Witaj application.

In the case of automatic installation on the surface of the entire disk, with encryption, the installer only encrypted the root partition, the EFI and SWAP partitions are not encrypted.

The system in idle mode, without running additional applications, uses about 1GB of RAM, which I consider, considering the Cinnamon desktop, to be quite a good result.

Generally speaking, Linux Mint can be recommended to Linux beginners.

Ten post jest dostępny również w języku polskim: https://linuxiarze.pl/linux-mint-22-instalacja/

TOP 10 Operating Systems for Gamers in 2025

2025-05-29 by pavroo

Today’s list of operating systems is dedicated to the most popular operating systems from the Linux, BSD, Solaris, AROS, DOS families and other independent ones that offer a personalized, ready-to-use system for gamers.

The following list of operating systems is dedicated to the most popular operating systems from the Linux, BSD, Solaris, AROS, DOS families and other independent ones that offer a personalized system aimed at game lovers. The list includes systems that have caught your attention the most on the Linuxiarze.pl portal in the last 12 months.

The list takes into account the views of distribution pages, downloads and comments. The list also includes systems that are not being developed, but are still of interest to our readers.

1. Zorin OS Gaming

Zorin is a distribution built on Ubuntu and aimed at beginner Linux users. The graphical interface is similar in appearance to MS Windows 2000, XP, 7 or Mac OSX (to choose from).
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2. SparkyLinux GameOver

SparkyLinux is a Linux distribution built on Debian. It has a pre-installed rich set of programs, codecs and plugins that allow you to work freely on your computer.
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3. 4MLinux

4MLinux is an independent Linux distribution that focuses on 4 x “M”: Maintenance – LiveCD rescue system, Multimedia – multimedia playback, Miniserver, Mystery – contains a collection of small Linux games.
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4. SteamOS

SteamOS is a Linux distribution developed by the American company Valve Corporation, specializing in creating computer games.
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5. Salient OS

Salient OS is an Arch Linux-based distribution designed for multimedia and gaming enthusiasts, developed in a continuous development model. For players using esync/dxvk, lutris/steam proton, the system and security limits have been properly configured to ensure the best performance immediately after starting the system.
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The SalientOS distribution is no longer being developed.

6. Commodore OS

Commodore OS Vision is a 64-bit Linux distribution built on MX Linux (previously Linux Mint). It is aimed at Commodore computer enthusiasts.
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7. ChimeraOS

ChimeraOS is a Linux-based operating system for PCs, designed with console gaming in mind. ChimeraOS runs in Steam Big Picture mode, so you can play most games saved in your Steam library.
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8. Drauger OS

Drauger OS is a Linux operating system aimed at desktop gaming users. It is designed to provide a platform for gamers from which they will be able to enjoy excellent performance without sacrificing security.
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9. Ultimate Edition Gamers

Ultimate Edition is a distribution built on Ubuntu and Linux Mint. It contains a very large number of programs placed on the Live disc by default. Since 2022, Ultimate is based on Arch Linux.
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10. batocera.linux

batocera.linux is an independently developed, but RecalboxOS-based Linux distribution, dedicated to users of old games. The distribution can be run on most personal computers, including single-board machines.
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A full list of systems for gamers can be found at: https://linuxiarze.pl/dystrybucje-gry/

Ten post dostępny jest również w języku polskim: https://linuxiarze.pl/top-10-systemy-operacyjne-gry-2025/

TOP 10 distributions built on Red Hat Linux

2025-04-10 by pavroo

TOP 10 most frequently visited Linux distributions based on Red Hat Linux in the last 12 months on the Linuxiarze.pl portal.

The following list contains the most popular Linux distributions based on Red Hat Linux. It is illustrative and is based on the views of the Linuxiarze.pl portal users’ pages. The list took into account: distribution pages, downloads, installation guides and comments.

Red Hat Enterprise Linux is a commercial Linux distribution aimed at business customers. Red Hat Enterprise Linux is released in server and desktop versions.

1. Fedora

The project was created in 2003 based on Red Hat. Since 2005, the development of Fedora has been handled by the Fedora Foundation, which coordinates work on the system independently of Red Hat. Fedora Core contains the latest versions of packages, which after testing are sent to Red Hat.
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2. MIRACLE Linux

MIRACLE LINUX is a Japanese Linux distribution based on the Red Hat Enterprise Linux system. The project was started as a Linux distribution for companies, to ensure stable operation of databases.
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3. EuroLinux

EuroLinux is a distribution created, developed and supported by EuroLinux Sp. z o.o. It was built based on the Red Hat Enterprise Linux source code, which ensures its compatibility with popular corporate Linux distributions, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Oracle Linux and CentOS.
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4. AlmaLinux

AlmaLinux OS is a community-driven open-source project that provides an operating system built on the Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) source code. AlmaLinux is completely binary and compatible with RHEL 8 and was built by the creators of the CloudLinux operating system.
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5. CentOS

CentOS (Community ENTerprise Operating System) is a distribution built on Red Hat Enterprise Linux source packages. Each new CentOS release is closely linked to a new version of Red Hat. The CentOS version number consists of two numbers – the first is the Red Hat version number, the second is the update number of that version.
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6. Red Hat

Red Hat Enterprise Linux is a commercial Linux distribution aimed at business customers.
Red Hat Enterprise Linux is released in server and desktop versions.
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7. Rocky Linux

Rocky Linux is a Red Hat-based enterprise-class community operating system designed to be 100% compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
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8. ClearOS

ClearOS (previously named: ClarkConnect) is a Linux distribution based on CentOS and Red Hat Enterprise Linux. It is intended for use in small and medium-sized companies as a network access gateway and a server equipped with a web interface.
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9. CloudLinux

CloudLinux OS is a commercial Linux distribution designed for shared hosting providers. It was developed by the software company CloudLinux, Inc. in 2009. CloudLinux OS is based on the CentOS operating system; it uses the OpenVZ kernel and the rpm package manager.
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10. Oracle Linux

Oracle Linux is a distribution based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), developed since 2006. The system is designed for server stations and has many certificates confirming its readiness to work on IBM, HP, Dell, Cisco servers and in the Amazon cloud computing.
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A full list of Linux distributions based on Red Hat Linux is available at https://linuxiarze.pl/dystrybucje-redhat/

Ten post dostępny jest również w języku polskim: https://linuxiarze.pl/top-10-red-hat-linux-2025/

TOP 10 Educational Operating Systems in 2025

2025-03-20 by pavroo

The following list of operating systems is dedicated to the most popular operating systems from the Linux, BSD, Solaris, AROS, DOS families and other independent ones that offer a personalized, ready-to-use system for educational purposes. The list includes systems that caught your attention the most on the Linuxiarze.pl portal, in the last 12 months.

The list takes into account the views of the distribution pages, downloads and comments. The list also includes systems that are not being developed but are still of interest to our readers.

1. Zorin OS Education

Zorin is a distribution built on Ubuntu and aimed at beginner Linux users. The graphical interface is similar in appearance to MS Windows 2000, XP, 7 or Mac OSX (to choose from). Zorin OS Educational is an edition built on Zorin OS Core intended for schools with the GNOME desktop. Zorin OS Eductional Lite is an edition built on Zorin OS Core intended for schools with the LXDE desktop.
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2. openSUSE

openSUSE is an easy-to-use Linux distribution for PCs, laptops and servers. The openSUSE project is sponsored by Novell and was spun off from the SUSE system as its open, community version in 2005 (SUSE since 1994). Education Li-f-e is a set of programs for students, teachers, parents and IT administrators of educational institutions.
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3. Edubuntu

Edubuntu is an official derivative of Ubuntu intended for students and teachers. It contains a number of utility and educational programs. Developed since 2005.
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4. ALT Linux Education

ALT Linux is a GNU/Linux distribution launched in 2001 based on Mandrake Linux packages. ALT Linux offers a set of several versions of the system with different applications, which are aimed at different recipients. The Education edition is aimed at the school sector.
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5. DoudouLinux

DoudouLinux is a live Linux distribution aimed at children aged 2 to 12. It allows you to get to know the computer and learn through play. All data on the computer is protected against destruction – partitions are mounted read-only.
DoudouLinux is no longer developed.
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6. AcademiX

AcademiX GNU/Linux is a distribution based on the stable version of Debian offering software that can be used at all levels of education, from primary schools to universities.
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7. SpaceFun

SpaceFun is a Linux distribution based on Debian, aimed at users of personal computers and for educational purposes. SpaceFun is not only an operating system, it is a great way to learn and discover Linux.
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8. Linux-EduCD

Linux-EduCD is a Polish Live distribution aimed at schools. Initially, the system releases were built on Knoppix and Ubuntu. Since version 0.9, the system is based on PCLinuxOS MiniMe and Mandriva.
Linux-EduCD is no longer being developed.
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9. DebianEdu

Skolelinux aka DebianEdu is a specially prepared Linux distribution aimed at schools and universities. The system is built entirely on Debian from the stable branch, which contains about 75 applications typically educational and 15 enabling network configuration in school environments.
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10. Free_Desktop

Free_Desktop is a specialized, educationally focused Linux distribution aimed at computer labs in schools. Free_Desktop is based on Linux Mint and is equipped with the Cinnamon desktop and a set of open-source applications.
Free_Desktop is no longer being developed.
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A full list of educational systems can be found at: https://linuxiarze.pl/dystrybucje-edukacyjne/

Ten post dostępny jest również w języku polskim: https://linuxiarze.pl/top-10-systemy-operacyjne-edukacyjne-2025/

TOP 10 Linux distributions offering support for 32-bit architecture in 2025

2025-02-072025-01-30 by pavroo

The beginning of 2025, as always, brings new releases of various Linux distributions, mainly 64-bit, but we should not forget about the still active, maybe already outdated 32-bit hardware architecture (i686). Some open-source projects are still actively developing this architecture, it should be borne in mind that it will disappear completely in the near future.

It should also be taken into account that home computer users still have working laptops or desktops with 32-bit processors that still fulfill their tasks.

My list provides information about Linux-related projects collected on the Linuxiarze.pl portal, that still support 32-bit systems. The list of Linux 32-bit distributions contains only ACTIVE projects, without awarding points and stars, which can be done by any of you.

1. Debian GNU/Linux

Debian is one of the oldest Linux distributions valued for its stability, excellent package management system that automatically solves dependency problems and security.
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2. SparkyLinux

SparkyLinux is a Linux distribution built on Debian. It has a pre-installed rich set of programs, codecs and plugins that allow you to work freely on your computer.
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3. Damn Small Linux

Damn Small Linux (DSL) is a minimalist Live distribution built on Knoppix. DSL takes up about 50MB and does not require installation on the hard drive and the default desktop is JWM and Fluxbox. The last version based on antiX was released in 2024.
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4. Alpine Linux

Alpine Linux is an independent Linux distribution designed to support routers, VoIP gateways and network firewalls. It is intended to work in embedded devices.
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5. NixOS

NixOS is an independent GNU/Linux distribution developed since 2003. NixOS stands out from other distributions with its innovative way of managing packages and building the structure of system directories.
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6. antiX

antiX is a Live distribution designed for older computers. The default system desktop is IceWM. By design, antiX is designed to provide a lightweight but fully functional operating system.
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7. MX

MX is a Linux distribution built on top of antiX. The system uses the Xfce desktop by default. The project is developed in cooperation with the Mepis distribution community.
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8. GParted LiveCD

GParted (GNOME Partition Editor) is a tool for managing disk partitions. The program allows you to create, copy, read, delete, move, and resize partitions. It supports many types of file systems, such as Btrfs, ext2, ext3, ext4, FAT16, FAT32, HFS, HFS+, JFS, SWAP, NTFS, Reiser4, ReiserFS, UFS and XFS.
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9. Q4OS

Q4OS is a Linux distribution based on the stable branch of Debian GNU/Linux. It features the classic look of the Trinity Desktop Environment (TDE) along with a collection of basic applications.
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10. Porteus

Porteus is a Linux distribution based on Slackware. It is a community fork / continuation of the Slax distribution and is built from modules. The Porteus project was founded in early 2010 as “Slax Remix”.
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Ten post dostępny jest również w języku polskim: https://linuxiarze.pl/top-10-dystrybucji-linux-32-bit-2025/

TOP of the TOP 2024

2025-01-09 by pavroo

The first ranking of all operating systems collected on the Linuxiarze.pl portal in 2025 provides the most popular operating systems from the family: Linux, BSD, Solaris, DOS, AROS, MikeOS, UNIX, TempleOS, Android and others, which are or were developed independently, or are based on other, existing projects.

As always, I took into account the views of the distribution/system pages, download pages and system installation pages.

Choosing the top ten of 2024, to which you paid more attention than to other systems, may be interesting, but should not be a surprise.
Once again, I was not surprised by the lack of systems other than those based on the Linux kernel in the top ten (as well as in the second), but the third ten showed that you are also interested in other systems.

1. BigLinux

BigLinux is a Brazilian Linux distribution localized in Brazilian Portuguese and English. It was originally based on Kurumin, Knoppix, Kanotix and Kubuntu, but since 2017 the distribution has been brought back to life based on deepin.
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2. Debian GNU/Linux

Debian is one of the oldest Linux distributions valued for its stability, excellent package management system that automatically solves dependency problems and security. Contrary to popular belief, Debian is not a particularly difficult system to install and manage, with a little commitment it will reciprocate with trouble-free operation for a very long time.
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3. SparkyLinux

SparkyLinux is a Linux distribution built on Debian. It has a pre-installed rich set of programs, codecs and plugins allowing you to work freely on your computer.
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4. Nobara

Nobara is a Linux distribution based on Fedora, it is a modified version of Fedora Linux with added user-friendly fixes. The distribution includes some features that are not provided with regular Fedora, such as WINE dependencies, OBS Studio, third-party codec packs for GStreamer, NVIDIA drivers and some package fixes.
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5. Manjaro Linux

Manjaro Linux is a Live distribution built on Arch Linux and aimed at personal computer users. Manjaro Linux is offered in versions with the following desktops: Xfce, KDE and GNOME.
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6. OpenMandriva

OpenMandriva is a community Linux distribution designed for personal computers and servers. OpenMandriva is a fully independent system and was created as a result of the transfer of distribution development to the community by the bankrupt company Mandriva SA. OpenMandriva is the direct successor of Mandriva and continues development based on sources provided by Mandriva.
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7. 4MLinux

4MLinux is an independent Linux distribution that focuses on 4 x “M”: Maintenance – LiveCD rescue system, Multimedia – multimedia playback, Miniserver, Mystery – contains a collection of small Linux games.
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8. Lubuntu

Lubuntu is an official derivative of Ubuntu using the lightweight LXQt graphical environment (previously LXDE). Designed for notebooks, portable devices and older computers. The system has been developed since 2008.
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9. Linux Mint

Linux Mint is an Ubuntu-based system with non-free codecs and drivers installed by default, thanks to which a beginner user has no problem playing popular audio and video files. Mint’s release cycle depends on Ubuntu releases and new versions of the system are released about 1-2 months after the official premiere of Ubuntu.
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10. ZorinOS

Zorin is a distribution built on Ubuntu and aimed at beginner Linux users. The graphical interface is similar in appearance to MS Windows 2000, XP, 7 or Mac OSX (to choose from). It has pre-installed codecs, plugins and closed-source programs that will make it easier to switch from another system to Linux.
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The second ten items includes the following systems: 11.CachyOS, 12.Wubuntu, 13.Kubuntu, 14.KDE neon, 15.Linuxfx, 16.OpenMediaVault, 17.openSUSE, 18.Red Star OS, 19.Ubuntu, 20.Boot-Repair-Disk.

The third ten items is closed by the following systems: 21.All in One, 22.TrueNAS, 23.Remix OS, 24.TUXEDO OS, 25.BlueStar, 26.Arch Linux, 27.Damn Small Linux, 28.Salient OS, 29.Android-x86, 30.EasyNAS.

Ten post jest również dostępny w języku polskim: https://linuxiarze.pl/top-systemow-operacyjnych-2024/

TOP 10 distributions built on Gentoo Linux

2024-12-19 by pavroo

TOP 10 most frequently visited Linux distributions based on Gentoo Linux in 2024 on the Linuxiarze.pl portal.

The following list of the most popular Linux distributions in 2024 based on Gentoo Linux is illustrative and is based on the views of the pages of the Linuxiarze.pl portal users. The list took into account the distribution pages, downloads, installation guides and comments.

Please note that the ranking below also includes projects that are not being developed, but are still of interest to our users.

Gentoo Linux is a distribution initiated by the founder of the project Daniel Robbins, currently developed by the Gentoo Foundation.

1. CloudReady

CloudReady is an operating system based on the Linux kernel, the Gentoo distribution and the open-source Chromium web browser. CloudReady uses web applications and disks in the computing cloud to save data, instead of traditional applications and a local hard drive.
Archived distribution.
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2. Gentoo

Gentoo Linux is a distribution started by the project founder Daniel Robbins, currently developed by the Gentoo Foundation. Gentoo is supported by the Portage software installation management system, which installs packages from source packages.
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3. Calculate Linux

Calculate Linux is a distribution based on Gentoo Linux and is 100% compatible with it. Just like Gentoo Linux, Calculate is a rolling release distribution. The system is provided in several versions of the environment: KDE, MATE, Cinnamon, LXQt and Xfce.
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4. MocaccinoOS

MocaccinoOS is a minimal Linux distribution. It uses Lueta as a package manager, which is static and uses containers to build packages.
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5. Chromium OS

Chromium OS is a developer version of Google Chrome OS. It is an open-source operating system created by Google. The source code of the system was published in 2009.
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6. BitDefender Rescue CD

BitDefender Rescue CD is a rescue system based on Gentoo Linux and designed to scan disks and remove malware installed on the computer.
Archived distribution.
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7. Sabayon Linux

Sabayon Linux is a distribution created by Fabio Erculiani, based on Gentoo Linux and fully compatible with it. It uses the Entropy package management system, which was created specifically for this distribution, and Portage.
Archived distribution.
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8. Daphile

Daphile is a minimalist Linux distribution based on Gentoo Linux, which provides a music player for computers without the need for a hard drive. The operating system runs in live mode, allowing users to browse the contents of disks, play music, and burn it to CD/DVD.
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9. FlintOS

FlintOS is a Linux distribution based on the Chromium OS project and aimed at users of personal computers PCs and single-board mini computers such as RaspberryPi.
Archived distribution.
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10. Funtoo

Funtoo Linux is a distribution created on Gentoo in 2008 by former Gentoo Linux project leader Daniel Robbins. Robbins left the Gentoo Foundation in 2004 after his proposal to solve the Foundation’s problems was rejected. The Funtoo project was born as an initiative to implement his vision and innovations.
Archived distribution.
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A full list of Linux distributions based on Gentoo Linux is available at https://linuxiarze.pl/dystrybucje-gentoo/

Ten post jest dostępny również w języku polskim: https://linuxiarze.pl/top-10-gentoo-2024/

TOP 10 NAS Systems in 2024

2024-11-252024-11-07 by pavroo

The following list of operating systems is dedicated to the most popular operating systems from the Linux, BSD, Solaris, AROS, DOS families and other independent ones that offer a ready-to-use NAS server. NAS server (Network Attached Storage) is a technology that allows you to connect disk storage resources directly to a computer network. Thanks to this solution, you can easily configure access from different network points to data located in one place.

The list includes NAS systems that caught your attention the most on the Linuxiarze.pl portal in 2024.

The list takes into account the views of the distribution, download and comments pages.

1. OpenMediaVault

OpenMediaVault is a specialized Linux distribution based on Debian GNU/Linux, which offers a pre-configured NAS server for home network users and small businesses.
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2. TrueNAS

TrueNAS is a specialized distribution of the BSD family system, equipped with a NAS (Network-Attached Storage) server, developed by iXsystems. The FreeNAS project, together with TrueNAS, are very closely related network-attached storage platforms operated by iXsystems.
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3. NAS4Free

NAS4Free is an open source operating system for embedded devices, providing a NAS (Network-Attached Storage) server. The system is based on FreeBSD. NAS4Free allows sharing resources with other machines equipped with MS Windows, Apple and UNIX/Linux operating systems.
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4. EasyNAS

EasyNAS is a Linux distribution based on openSUSE and offers a pre-configured NAS server for home network users and small businesses. The NAS server allows you to share disk resources with other network users.
EasyNAS uses openSUSE Leap as its base and has support for the Btrfs file system.
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5. FreeNAS

FreeNAS is a free and open source operating system equipped with a NAS (Network-Attached Storage) server. NAS is a technology that allows you to connect disk storage resources directly to a computer network. Thanks to this solution, you can easily configure access to data located in one place from different points on the network.
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6. Rockstor

Rockstor is a specialized Linux distribution based on CentOS, created with Network Attached Storage (NAS server) and private cloud storage in mind.
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7. XigmaNAS

XigmaNAS (previously: NAS4Free) – an open source operating system for embedded devices, providing a NAS (Network-Attached Storage) server. The system is based on FreeBSD. The XigmaNAS NAS operating system can be installed on virtually any x64 hardware platform to share computer data storage across a computer network.
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8. NexentaStor

NexentaStor is a Unix operating system based on the illumos kernel and is a fork of OpenSolaris.
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A full list of NAS systems can be found at: https://linuxiarze.pl/dystrybucje-nas/

Ten post jest również dostępny w języku polskim: https://linuxiarze.pl/top-10-systemy-nas-2024/

Arch Linux 2024 Installation

2024-10-24 by pavroo

Arch Linux is an independent distribution created in 2002 by Judd Vinet based on the CRUX distribution. The system lacks graphical configurators, but this does not prevent its free management.

The current installation Arch Linux is my 5th attempt at this system, the first 3 were performed in 2011, 2012, 2013 and via Achoo! in 2016.

For the purposes of this installation, I used the Arch linux 2024.10.01 ISO media, I performed the installation on a virtual machine, to which I assigned 20 GB of disk space, 1 processor core and 1 GB of RAM. Text mode installation does not require more computing power, but using Arch after graphical installation, with many services, requires a bit more.

The live media is equipped with GRUB, which boots machines with UEFI or BIOS and has a text installer “archinstall”, which should be run after the live system loads.

First, select the mirror server; here: Poland and the location “pl” and “pl_PL.UTF-8”.

The next step is Disk configuration -> Partitioning, which allows you to use automatic partitioning, manual or previously mounted partitions (I chose automatic).

You should select the disk for installation (here: ATA VBOX), file system, subvolumes (in the case of choosing btrfs), compression and confirm the settings.

The GRUB boot loader, swap partition and hostname are configured by default, you can change them, but if you are not sure, leave these settings as they are now.

The next step is to set the root password.

and add a new user; you can also add him to the sudo group so will have the administrator privileges.

The Profile option allows you to choose one of several graphical environments and window managers, I chose Xfce.

Now you can choose the default sound server that will be installed: Pipewire or Pulseaudio.

The Kernels option allows you to choose one of a few Linux kernels; the default is the latest, but the LTS kernel is a good choice.

The Additional packages option allows you to install additional packages, the names of which must be entered manually. To be sure it will be installed, I chose “networkmanager”.

The next option Network configuration allows you to copy the network configuration from the live system to the installation, use the networkmanager or manually configure it (I chose the first option).

The next option configures the time zone, so I chose Europe/Warsaw.

The Optional repositories option allows you to enable the multilib and testing repositories, which I leave to each one individually (I don’t need them).

If all options are configured, you can start the Arch Linux installation by selecting Install.

At the end of the installation, the installer allows you to chroot into the installed system and apply any necessary corrections.

The installation of the system took about 2 minutes in the version without a desktop, and 5 minutes in the version with the Xfce desktop.

After starting the Arch Linux system from the disk, I logged in via LightDM and received a ready-to-work Xfce desktop with a minimal set of applications.

The Xfce desktop used 450 MB of RAM, which I consider a very good result.

Summary

Contrary to my earlier concerns, the Arch Linux text installer is quite well done, allowing you to configure most settings, choose a desktop, install additional packages, etc. My previous Arch installs were more mentally demanding and time-consuming.

If you are an Arch Linux lover, you can safely use the current installer to enjoy a pure, vanilla Arch Linux system.

Ten post jest dostępny również w języku polskim: https://linuxiarze.pl/arch-linux-2024-instalacja/

TOP 10 Operating Systems Offering Firewall in 2024

2024-10-10 by pavroo

The following list of operating systems is dedicated to the most popular operating systems from the Linux, BSD, Solaris, AROS, DOS family and other independent ones that offer a personalized, ready-to-use system with a firewall function. The list includes systems that caught your attention the most on the Linuxiarze.pl portal, from the beginning of January to the end of September 2024.

The list takes into account the views of the distribution pages, downloads and comments.

The ranking below also includes projects that are not being developed, but still arouse the interest of our users.

1. Alpine Linux

Alpine Linux is an independent distribution of the Linux system designed to support routers, VoIP telephony gateways and network firewalls. It is intended for use in embedded devices.
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2. IPFire

IPFire is an independent Linux distribution that provides ready-to-use firewall software. The system is based on Linux From Scratch, but was created as a fork of the IPCop distribution.

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3. VyOS

VyOS is a specialized Linux distribution built on Debian from the stable branch.
VyOS is a community fork of Vyatta, the development of which was discontinued in 2013.
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4. ClearOS

ClearOS (previously named: ClarkConnect) is a Linux distribution based on CentOS and Red Hat Enterprise Linux. It is intended for use in small and medium-sized companies as a network access gateway and a server equipped with a web interface.
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5. Zeroshell

Zeroshell is a small, independently developed Linux distribution, intended for servers and embedded devices. The main task of the project (and distribution) is to provide network services.
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6. DynFi Firewall

DynFi Firewall is a ready-to-use firewall based on FreeBSD. The project provides tools for VPN, IDS, proxy, antivirus and packet filtering. Support is available in several languages, including French, English and German. DynFi is designed to be deployed on both physical hardware and virtual environments.
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7. OPNsense

OPNsense is a specialized distribution based on FreeBSD, designed to work as a firewall. OPNsense is a fork of the pfSense distribution, developed by the Dutch company Deciso B.V.
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8. pfSense

pfSense is a FreeBSD distribution that provides a ready-to-use firewall. pfSense was created in 2004 as a fork of mOnOwall and the project was founded by Chris Buechler and Scott Ullrich.
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9. IPCop Firewall

IPCop Firewall is an independent Linux distribution designed to work as a firewall. Originally, IPCop was a fork of SmoothWall Linux, but the project is now being developed independently.
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10. NethSecurity

NethSecurity is an open-source Linux distribution based on NethServer, which is built on CentOS packages and is intended for server machines as a packet filter (firewall).
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Full list of operating systems with a built-in firewall can be found at: https://linuxiarze.pl/dystrybucje-firewall/

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