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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/

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

Ubuntu 24.04.1 LTS installation

2024-09-12 by pavroo

Ubuntu is a Live Linux distribution based on Debian, with the option of installing to a hard drive. The distribution is sponsored by Canonical and the Ubuntu Foundation, and the first version was released in 2004.

This installation of Ubuntu is my third installation of this system. I did my first installation of Ubuntu 10.04 LTS in 2010 and the second, Ubuntu 20.04 LTS in 2020. A little has changed since then, so I decided to do another, third installation of this popular Linux distribution.

For this installation I used the Ubuntu 24.04.1 LTS ISO media, I installed it on a virtual machine, to which I gave 25 GB of disk space, 2 processor cores and 4 GB of RAM.

The live media started in BIOS mode no longer has the Isolinux bootloader (as it was in older versions), but is equipped with GRUB, which boots machines with UEFI or BIOS motherboard.

After starting the graphics server, you first have the opportunity to configure the system according to your needs.

In the next step you can select the type of Internet connection or no connection at all (offline installation).

Now you can install Ubuntu, or close the setup window and go to the Ubuntu desktop in live mode.

If you have chosen to install, in the next step select the type of installation:
– Interactive – recommended for novice users and new (first) installations
– Automated – allows you to use the autoinstall.yaml file, which will install Ubuntu according to the saved settings of previous installations.

Now choose the programs that you want to install with your system:
– Default selection – just a few basic applications, ideal for configuring your system after the first boot from the disk
– Extended selection – if you want to install Ubuntu with a set of additional applications

You can also install proprietary drivers from third-party vendors and support for additional multimedia formats.

The next step allows you to divide the disk, allocate partitions for Ubuntu installation in manual or automatic mode. Advanced features allow you to use LVM (Logical Volume Manager – an operating system mechanism for managing storage space), encryption or the ZFS file system.

The next tasks involve configuring the target user, selecting the time zone and confirming the settings.

Installing Ubuntu 24.04.1 LTS on my virtual machine took about 20 minutes.

After closing the live system, booting Ubuntu from the hard drive, and logging in, the system configurator was automatically launched.

One of the more interesting Ubuntu options is Ubuntu Pro activation, which extends technical support (updates) from 5 to 10 years. This option is free for up to 5 machines.

If you want to help the Ubuntu team improve it by sending data from your system – select the first option. Otherwise, use the second option.

Closing the configuration window will take you to the desktop.
You can also launch the Software Center (app store) to install additional software.

The graphical system updater did not start, so I assumed there were no updates.
Having old habits and trusting only myself, I checked for updates (theoretically, the packages were updated during the system installation) – there was one update available, which you can perform, just like on Debian-derived systems:
sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

At this point I’m done with Ubuntu.

Summary

Ubuntu uses a slightly modified GNOME desktop by default. Personally, I think it looks like something between GNOME Shell and GNOME Flashback, with the Shell session preserved, but with slightly better functionality with Flashback.
The Live system uses about 1.4 GB of RAM at startup, which I consider a good result, but not the best.

After installing and booting from disk, Ubuntu without additional applications and services uses about 1 GB of RAM, which I also consider a pretty good achievement.

However, considering that Ubuntu is not available for old 32-bit machines, and old 64-bit machines may not have enough power to handle Ubuntu, I conclude that Ubuntu is currently aimed only at newer generation computers with 64-bit processors.

Ubuntu still supports slightly older 64-bit machines equipped with BIOS, instead of UEFI, which allows the system to be started and installed on mid-range machines.

Installing Ubuntu on a computer with less than 4 GB of RAM is a mistake in my opinion.

Summing up the relatively quick (about 20 min.) installation of the system on the disk, its simplicity and additional options for more advanced users, updating packages during installation and choosing the minimal installation mode or with additional applications, I can safely say that I can still recommend Ubuntu LTS to beginner Linux users.

Ten post dostępny jest również w języku polskim: https://linuxiarze.pl/instalacja-ubuntu-24-04-1-lts/

TOP 10 Linux commands 2024

2024-09-05 by pavroo

In the next list of the 10 Most… I have listed the 10 most popular commands used in Linux systems (and not only) in 2024, published as part of the Admin Tips series on the Linuxiarze.pl portal

The list takes into account the views of posts from the Admin Tips category and their comments.

1. fdisk

fdisk is a Linux command used to create and manipulate the partition table of a disk. It is used to view, create, delete, change, resize, copy, and move partitions on a hard disk using a dialog interface.
Admin Tips: fdisk

2. fsck

fsck is used to examine and optionally repair one or more Linux file systems. A file system can be a device name (e.g. /dev/hdc1, /dev/sdb2), a mount point (e.g. /, /usr, /home), or a file system label or UUID (e.g. UUID=8868abf6-88c5-4a83-98b8-bfc24057f7bd or LABEL=root). In order to shorten the total time needed to check all file systems, the fsck program will attempt to check file systems located on physically different disk drives in parallel.
Admin Tips: fsck

3. dmesg

dmesg (ang. diagnostic message) – a Unix family system command that displays the kernel ring buffer. It allows, among other things, to display system boot messages. dmesg is used to check or control the kernel ring buffer. The default action is to display all messages from the kernel ring buffer.
Admin Tips: dmesg

4. dd

dd is a powerful and useful tool available in Unix and Unix-like operating systems. Its purpose is to convert and copy files. In Unix and Unix-like operating systems such as Linux, almost everything is treated as a file, even block devices: this makes dd useful for things like cloning disks or wiping data. The dd utility is available out-of-the-box in most, if not all, Linux distributions.
Admin Tips: dd

5. sed

Sed is a text filtering/transforming editor. The sed program reads data from specified files or from standard input if no files are specified, makes edits according to a list of commands, and writes the results to standard output.
Admin Tips: sed

6. unrar

RAR is one of the most popular tools for creating and unpacking compressed archive files (.rar). RAR is available for free on Windows operating systems to handle compressed files, but unfortunately the rar tool is not installed by default on Linux systems.
Admin Tips: unrar

7. ifconfig

The ifconfig command is used to configure or view the configuration of a network interface. On some Linux systems, the ifconfig command has been replaced by the ip command.
ifconfig stands for “interface configuration”.
Admin Tips: ifconfig

8. xargs

xargs is a tool that searches for files that meet the specified criteria and performs various actions on the files found. xargs reads from standard input a list of items separated by spaces (arguments containing them can be enclosed in single or double quotes, or spaces in arguments can be preceded by backslashes) or newlines.
Admin Tips: xargs

9. chroot

The chroot command in Linux/Unix is used to change the root directory. Each process/command in Linux/Unix has a current working directory called the root directory. chroot changes the root directory of currently running processes, as well as child processes.
Admin Tips: chroot

10. adduser

The adduser package (in Debian and Ubuntu) provides 4 tools: adduser, addgroup, deluser and delgroup, we will deal with the first two. adduser creates new users and groups and adds existing users to an existing group.
Admin Tips: adduser

A full list of console commands available on the Linuxiarze.pl portal can be found in the Porady Admina category.

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

EndeavourOS – system installation and first impressions

2024-08-22 by pavroo

EndeavourOS is a rolling Linux distribution based on the Arch Linux. The project is intended to be a spiritual successor to Antergos – providing easy configuration and a pre-configured desktop environment based on Arch.

After the failure of the previous installation of CachyOS, I decided to test another system from a similar segment, also based on Arch Linux, so my choice fell on EndeavourOS.

The ISO media allows you to run the live system with closed Nvidia graphics drivers or open-source ones. The live system is equipped with only a few basic applications.

The live system is not a speed demon, but it is quite fast, despite the default KDE Plasma desktop – the desktop with basic services uses 2.5GB of RAM on iddle.

For the installation in the VirtualBox virtual machine, I allocated 25GB of disk space, 2 processor cores, 4GB of RAM and performed it in UEFI mode, with full disk encryption. The ISO media used was EndeavourOS 20240625 x86_64.

The live system automatically loaded the welcome window in English, but after selecting “Change language” I changed the language to my one (Polish).

Starting the system installation from the Welcome window allows you to choose the installation method:
– online – you can choose one of the available desktops; an active Internet connection is required; packages will be updated to the latest versions
– offline – the system is installed in the same form as the live system, with the KDE Plasma desktop and without package updates

Due to the high resource consumption of Plasma, I chose the online installation to install another, lighter desktop.

The well-known Calamares installer in Polish started – choosing the default settings did not require any changes to the configuration.

Now I could choose another desktop, my choice was Xfce. I also checked the installation of an additional kernel from the long-term support (LTS) line. In this case, the 6.10.4 kernel was installed as the default and 6.6.46 LTS.

In the next step, the installer allows you to choose the boot loader: systemd-boot (default), GRUB or without installing the bootloader – I chose the default one.

Since I install the system on a clean disk, I chose the option to clean and use the entire disk with encryption (for testing purposes).

Then configure the target user and confirm the settings.

Now you can start transferring EndevaourOS to your computer’s disk.

The installation process went without any problems, you can close the installer window and boot the system from the hard disk.

Since I chose full disk encryption, during system startup I was asked to enter the disk decryption password – the password was accepted, so so far it’s going well.

Then a graphical login window was launched, after logging in I received the Xfce desktop, selected during installation.

The Welcome window launched automatically offers many options to facilitate management and configuration of the system and desktop.

First, I chose to update packages – all were updated during the system installation on the disk, but I wanted to be sure.

Of the many options available in the Welcome application, one of them allows you to install selected programs from various categories.

Summary

The live system with the KDE Plasma desktop on the virtual machine was not a speed demon, but working on it was quite bearable. It is not my favorite desktop, but the possibility of installing one of a dozen others solves this inconvenience.

The 2.5GB RAM consumption in the live system by the KDE Plasma desktop is definitely too high for me.

The installation on the disk with the Calamares installer took place in the background, i.e. without any terminal windows popping up.

The installation itself took about 15 minutes, which I consider a very good result.

The target system with the Xfce desktop did not contain many applications, I would rather say that it is ascetic in this respect. RAM usage was around 700-800 MB, which I consider a good result, but considering Plasma, you shouldn’t expect anything better (you may need to disable some unnecessary services).

Installing additional software using your own graphical tool is useful, as is the ability to configure many aspects of the system, especially for beginners in Linux.

Considering that the system is based on Arch Linux and AUR packages and repositories, a good solution would be to include a graphical Pacman GUI frontend in the system – Octopi, which I missed here.

However, considering the entire test performed with EndeavourOS, I am pleasantly surprised and I can recommend this system to beginners in Linux who are fans of Arch Linux.

Ten post jest dostępny również w języku polskim: https://linuxiarze.pl/endeavouros-instalacja-systemu-i-pierwsze-wrazenia/

CachyOS – system installation and first impressions

2024-08-08 by pavroo

CachyOS is a Linux distribution based on Arch Linux with advanced optimizations and multiple architectures for the ultimate desktop experience. CachyOS has support for the following file systems: btrfs, zfs, wew4, xfs, f2fs and several desktops that can be selected during system installation directly from the installer window.

The ISO media allows you to run a live system with closed or open-source Nvidia graphics drivers.

The live system is equipped with only a few applications, such as the Cachy Browser web browser, VLC media player, Konsole and Alacritty, Dolphin file manager, GParted, lftp – a console FTP client.

The live system launched in a virtual machine is sluggish, loads slowly, the desktop with basic services uses 1.1GB of RAM.

Launching a web browser called Cachy Browser, based on Librewolf, which is based on Firefox, took several seconds, which is not a good sign of the system’s responsiveness.

For installation in the QEMU(KVM) virtual machine, I allocated 30GB of disk space, 4 processor cores and 3GB of RAM and performed it in UEFI mode, with full disk encryption. The ISO media used is CachyOS Desktop 20240714 x86_64.

There is no icon launching the CachyOS installer in the program menu and on the desktop – access to it is only possible through the Hello CachyOS application.

After choosing how to install the bootloader in a small window (I chose Grub), the actual installer, the well-known Calamares, launches.

Choosing your time zone and keyboard layout is one of your first tasks.

Then I chose the brtfs file system and the option to encrypt the entire disk in automatic partitioning mode. You must enter the password twice to decrypt the disk.

In the next step, select the default desktop for the target system – I chose the relatively light Xfce.

After entering the new username and password, I completed the configuration of the target system.

Tasks requiring package installation were displayed in the terminal emulator, above the Calamares window; usually these tasks in Calamares are done in the background.

If I noticed correctly, installing the system in online mode in this case does not involve copying the live system from the ISO media and its subsequent configuration with the selected new desktop, but all system packages are downloaded and installed from the server.

After 20 minutes the installation hung on updating packages, and after another 5 minutes I closed the VM with an unfinished installation.

The second installation attempt was no frills: default KDE Plasma desktop, no encryption, UEFi, and automatic disk partitioning as before. This time I chose systemd-boot suggested as the default bootloader and the ext4 file system.

after 20 minutes the installation hung again on updating packages, I took a coffee break and after another 30 minutes I closed the VM with the unfinished installation.

And that’s how I finished installing CachyOS.
I did not make the third attempt due to lack of time and lack of hope for success. Maybe the next release will be more polished.

Summary

Equipping the system with only a few basic applications has its advantages and disadvantages.
– Good: you can install your own favorite applications without having to remove unwanted ones
– Bad: beginner Linux users may have problems installing additional programs, especially after switching from another system where the applications for specific tasks are completely different.

I did not install the system on the disk correctly, all because of an installer error. I was unable to test the system after installation, booted from disk. For this reason, I cannot comment in any way on the performance of the target system, package updates, installation of new packages, or its responsiveness.

However, the live system with my hardware configuration worked hard and slowly, applications started with a significant delay, which has a significant impact on my poor assessment of the live version. From this observation alone, I can conclude that CachyOS is not aimed at owners of older computers, but rather newer ones with better parameters.

Maybe one of the next versions of CachyOS will encourage me to try the installation again.

Ten post jest dostępny również w języku polskim: https://linuxiarze.pl/cachyos-instalacja-systemu-i-pierwsze-wrazenia/

TOP 10 Independent Linux Distributions 2024

2024-08-01 by pavroo

TOP 10 most frequently visited independent Linux distributions on the Linuxiarze.pl portal

The following list of the most popular independent Linux distributions in 2024, which are not based on any other Linux distribution, and are therefore developed independently and built from source packages. The list 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.

1. 4MLinux

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

Debian is one of the oldest Linux distributions valued for its stability, an 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. Red Star OS

Red Star OS is an operating system based on the Linux kernel. The creator of the system is the Korean Computer Center. The basic assumption of Red Star, developed since 2002, was to replace the previously used English-language MS Windows system.
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4. openSUSE

openSUSE is an easy-to-use Linux distribution designed for PCs, laptops and servers. The openSUSE project is sponsored by Novell and was separated from the SUSE system as its open, community version in 2005 (SUSE since 1994).
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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. 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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7. Arch Linux

Arch Linux was created in 2002 by Judd Vinet based on the CRUX distribution. The system lacks graphical configurators, but this does not prevent it from being freely managed.
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8. 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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9. Fedora

The project was created in 2003 based on Red Hat. Since 2005, the Fedora Foundation has been developing Fedora, coordinating work on the system independently of Red Hat. Fedora Core contains the latest versions of packages, which are then sent to Red Hat after testing.
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10. Puppy Linux

Puppy Linux is an independent distribution started by Barry Kauler in 2003. Currently, the Puppy Linux Community is developing the system. The minimum amount of RAM required to run the system is 64MB. Puppy takes up about 150MB and can be run from a CD, flash drive or ZIP disk.
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A full list of independent Linux distributions collected on the Linuxiarze.pl portal can be found at: https://linuxiarze.pl/dystrybucje-niezalezne/

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

Acer All in One ZC-700G test with SparkyLinux

2024-06-27 by pavroo

The Acer ZC-700G is an All in One personal computer that is past its prime, but is still functional. Since it’s now on my desk, I decided to run some tests, mainly with SparkyLinux 7.4 “Orion Belt” of the stable line.

The laptop is equipped with the following components and software:
– Intel® Celeron N3150 processor (4 cores, 2 MB cache, up to 1.60 GHz)
– RAM 4 GB DDR3-SODIMM
– 500 GB HDD hard drive
– 19.5-inch 1920x1080px screen
– integrated Intel HD graphics card
– Windows 10 operating system
– BIOS with the ability to boot the system in UEFI mode (+ Secure Boot)
– DVD+/-RW optical drive
– LAN 10/100/1000 (Realtek) + WiFi 5 Intel (802.11a/b/g/n/ac)
– ports 1 x USB 2.0, 3 x USB 3.0, 1 x RJ-45
– Secure Digital port (SD card, MMC, memory card reader)
– headphone and microphone output
– HDMI output

Test 1
The computer is standardly equipped with Windows 10, so I performed the first, quick test using this system.

The first thing that caught my eye was the slow start, slow program launches and the overall high sluggishness of the entire system.
This is probably dictated by the poor power ratio of the machine and the outdated HDD to the heavy operating system.
At this stage I have completed test No. 1.

Test 2
SparkyLinux next to Windows: starting SparkyLinux 7.4 amd64 with the lightweight Openbox desktop from a USB drive was faster than MS Windows 10 from the hard drive, but the machine still did not impress with its speed.

The installation of Sparky next to Windows, after generating free space on the HDD went without a problem, but took quite a long time, the system and bootloader were installed correctly, but with one drawback…
Despite the GRUB bootloader being properly installed, the machine’s BIOS did not detect it and Sparky could not be booted from the hard drive – only Windows still booted.
BIOS does not have the option to select bootloader/system from disk.

Using Google, I found a tip and command for Windows that changes the path for the default bootloader, in this case Sparky EFI.

After reboot, GRUB was started as well as Sparky from the HDD. GRUB update from Sparky added an entry responsible for starting Windows.

Despite the ultra-light Openbox, the system still worked as if it was out of breath, slow, sluggish and unresponsive.
The graphics card was detected correctly, allowing the graphics to be displayed at the maximum resolution.
The LAN and wireless Wi-Fi network card works directly from the live system, so also after installation.
The remaining components were also correctly detected and handled by the system after the first startup.

In this state described above, I completed test No. 2.

Test 3
To speed up the system, I removed the HDD and inserted a clean SSD into the computer, on which I installed the same version as before: SparkyLinux 7.4 amd64 Openbox.

The installation itself on the SSD was much faster (about 8 minutes) than on the HDD (about 20 minutes).
Due to the fact that Sparky was the only operating system on the disk at the time, the BIOS detected the only available GRUB bootloader, which allowed Sparky to run from the SSD without any problems.

Thanks to the use of an SSD drive, the system has gained more speed and applications launch much faster.

However, this is deceptive, the first build of the Linux kernel exposed poor CPU power.
The time needed to compile the Linux kernel on this machine was 4.5 hours – for comparison, Lenovo T440 needs 2 hours 15 minutes for this task, and my stationary machine with 2CPU x 4 cores takes 1 hour 15 minutes.

Conclusion

In summary, on this machine, SparkyLinux and probably any lightweight Linux distribution will be a much better choice than a Windows system. The Acer All in One ZC-700G has long passed its glory days and is not suitable as a production machine for projects requiring higher computing power.

In my personal opinion, the Acer All in One ZC-700G can still be used for homework, browsing the Internet, communicating, listening to music, watching movies, etc., especially for people who do not have a larger budget to buy a new computer. In my opinion, this machine withe most Linux operating system for a long time and will satisfy less demanding users.

Ten post dostępny jest również w języku polskim: https://linuxiarze.pl/acer-all-in-one-zc-700g-test-sparkylinux/

TOP 10 distributions offering the MATE desktop in 2024

2024-06-13 by pavroo

The MATE Desktop Environment is the continuation of GNOME 2. It provides an intuitive and attractive desktop environment using traditional metaphors for Linux and other Unix-like operating systems. MATE is under active development to add support for new technologies while preserving a traditional desktop experience.

TOP 10 most frequently visited Linux distributions, BSD and other operating systems that offer support/ready live/installation images with the MATE desktop in 2024 on the Linuxiarze.pl portal.

The following list of the 10 most popular Linux distributions, BSD, Solaris and other operating systems using the MATE desktop is limited to 10 Linux distributions, because these are the ones that dominate this category in 2024. The list is purely illustrative and is based on page views of users of the Linuxiarze.pl portal. The ranking included distribution and download pages, installation guides and comments.

1. Linux Mint

Linux Mint is an Ubuntu-based system with non-free codecs and drivers installed by default, thanks to which a novice user has no problem playing popular audio and video files.
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2. Debian GNU/Linux

Debian is one of the oldest Linux distributions appreciated for its stability, a 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 bit of commitment it will reciprocate with failure-free operation for a very long time. It is based on “deb” packages like all its clones.
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3. Kali Linux

Kali Linux Linux is a specialized Linux distribution for security testing and cracking. The system is based on the Debian distribution from the testing branch and is equipped with the GNOME desktop.
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4. 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 that, after testing, go to Red Hat.
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5.SparkyLinux

SparkyLinux is a Linux distribution built on Debian. It has a rich set of programs, codecs and plug-ins pre-installed, allowing you to work freely on your computer.
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6. Ubuntu MATE

Ubuntu MATE is a Linux distribution based on Ubuntu and using MATE as the default desktop. The system is created by a group of MATE, Ubuntu, Debian project developers and other community members gathered around the project.
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7. Calam Arch Installer

Calam Arch Installer for Linux distribution, based on and fully compatible with Arch Linux. Calam Arch Installer provides Arch Linux in the form of a live iso along with the Calamares installer, which allows you to install Arch Linux on your computer’s disk. The installer also offers the option to choose one of nine desktops: Xfce, Gnome, Plasma, Cinnamon, Budgie, Openbox, I3, Mate, Deepin.
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8. PCLinuxOS

The PCLinuxOS distribution was launched in 2003 based on independent RPM packages created for Mandarkelinux (now: Mandriva) by Bill Reynolds. A significant change in PCLinuxOS that distinguishes it from Mandriva is the use of the APT package management system and the Synaptic graphical overlay, known from Debian.
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9. MocaccionoOS

MocaccinoOS is a minimal Linux distribution. It uses Luet as a package manager, which is static and uses containers to build packages.
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10. Amarok Linux

Amarok Linux is a GNU/Linux distribution built on the Debian GNU/Linux operating system with XFCE, GNOME, Cinnamon and MATE. Amarok Linux comes pre-installed with a selection of commonly used software that you need to start using its full potential.
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Ten post dostępny jest również w języku polskim: https://linuxiarze.org/top-10-mate-distro-2024/

TOP 10 Mandriva 2024

2024-05-09 by pavroo

TOP 10 distributions built on the top of Mandriva Linux project. The TOP 10 most frequently visited Linux distributions is based on Mandriva Linux and PCLinuxOS of the 2024 on Linuxiarze.pl

The following list of the most popular in 2024 Linux distributions based on Mandriva Linux and PCLinuxOS, which is derived from Mandriva, is illustrative and is based on page views of users of the Linuxiarze.pl portal. The ranking included distribution and download pages, installation guides and comments.

Please note that the ranking below also includes projects that are not under development but still arouse the interest of our users.

Mandriva is a distribution based on “rpm” packages and has its own package manager and an extensive graphical system control center. It was launched as Mandrake Linux in 1998 and after merging with the Brazilian company Conectiva, it changed its name to Mandriva.
The Mandriva Linux distribution is no longer being developed, but several of its forks live on.

1. Openmandriva

OpenMandriva is a community Linux distribution intended for personal computers and servers. It is based on the Russian distribution ROSA, which was created as a fork of Mandriva in 2012.
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2. PCLinuxOS

The PCLinuxOS distribution was launched in 2003 based on independent RPM packages created for Mandarkelinux (now: Mandriva) by Bill Reynolds. A significant change in PCLinuxOS that distinguishes it from Mandriva is the use of the APT package management system and the Synaptic graphical overlay, known from Debian.
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3. ROSA

ROSA is a Live distribution developed by part of the team of programmers who worked on the Mandriva system. ROSA is issued in several versions to choose from.
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4. Trinity Rescue Kit

TRK is a specialized Linux distribution based on Mandriva packages.
It has been developed by Tom Kerremans since 2001. Initially, it was built on the DOS system and then moved to the Linux platform.
TRK distribution is no longer developed.
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5. Mageia

Mageia (Greek: magic) is a fork of the Mandriva distribution. It was created in 2010 and is developed by a non-profit organization consisting of former Mandriva employees and the community gathered around the project.
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6. XtremeOS

XtremeOS is a Polish commercial distribution built on Mandrivia by Amesis.net
XtremeOS includes closed-source drivers and codecs to make it easier for novice users to migrate from other non-Unix systems.
The XtreameOS distribution is no longer developed.
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7. Linux-EduCD

Linux-EduCD is a Polish Live distribution aimed at schools. Initially, the system releases were based on Knoppix and Ubuntu. From version 0.9 the system is based on PCLinuxOS MiniMe and Mandriva.
The Linux-EduCD distribution is no longer developed.
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8. UnityLinux

Unity Linux is a lightweight Linux distribution based on Mandrivia and developed by the community. The aim of the project is to create a basic operating system for self-development. Unity Linux has the ‘mklivecd’ tool for creating your own, modified versions of the system (remastering).
The Unity Linux distribution is no longer developed.
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9. ZEN-mini

ZEN-mini is a distribution built on PCLinuxOS whose default desktop is GNOME. The creator of the project in 2008 was Don_Crissti.
The ZEN-mini distribution is no longer developed.
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TOP 10 Devuan GNU/Linux 2024

2024-08-212024-03-06 by pavroo

TOP 10 most frequently visited Linux distributions based on Devuan GNU/Linux in 2024 on Linuxiarze.pl

The following list of the most popular Linux distributions based on Devuan in 2024 is purely illustrative and is based on page views of Linuxiarze.pl users. The ranking included distribution and download pages, installation guides and comments.

Devuan GNU+Linux is a fork of Debian without systemd that allows users to reclaim control over their system by avoiding unnecessary entanglements and ensuring Init Freedom.

1. Lion Linux

Lion Linux is an operating system for desktop and laptop computers. It’s designed to work out of the box and comes fully loaded with the apps most people need.
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2. Devuan GNU/Linux

Devuan is a fork of the Debian GNU/Linux distribution, founded in October 2014. The main intention of the project is to provide a Linux distribution without the ‘systemd’ init system installed by default.
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3. Peppermint OS

Peppermint OS is a general-purpose Linux distribution based on Debian and Devuan (formerly Lubuntu). By design, Peppermint is supposed to be a light, fast system that does not consume large computer resources.
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4. GobMis GNU/Linux

GobMis GNU/Linux is a distribution of the GNU/Linux operating system based on the Devuan distribution and adapted to the specific needs of public administration. Released under the GNU GPL, GobMis is developed using free software and is open to customization to accommodate the specifics of each level of administration.
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5. devuanLXDE

devuanLXDE is a remix of the Devuan distribution with the LXDE 32 and 64 bit desktop offering low RAM consumption of less 200 MB with various Wi-Fi drivers and adaptation to the needs of each user.
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6. Exe GNU/Linux

Exe GNU/Linux is a Linux distribution based on the stable Devuan branch (formerly Debian). The system is equipped with a preconfigured Trinty Desktop Environment (TDE) – a fork of KDE from the 3.x line. Additionally, Exe includes a set of useful scripts and facilities.
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7. CROWZ

CROWZ (previously: Zephyr) is a simple and lightweight Linux distribution based on Devuan. It consists of a minimal compilation of applications and tools.
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8. Nelum Linux

Nelum is a Linux distribution built on Debian and providing several separate versions of the system. NelumBang is a minimalist distribution built on Debian from the stable branch and equipped with an ultra-light Openbox desktop. The system is available for 32 and 64 bit machines.
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9. GNUinOS

GNUinOS is a fork of the Devuan GNU/Linux distribution that uses the Openbox window manager. It is very lightweight, ships with the linux-libre kernel, and is focused on general-purpose computers. The project aims to create a distribution fully approved by the FSF.
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10. Refracta
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Refracta is a distribution of the Linux operating system aimed at home computer users. Refracta can be used as a rescue system and to recover data from disk.
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