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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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TOP 10 distributions offering the GNOME desktop in 2024

2024-09-052024-02-01 by pavroo

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

GNOME (GNU Network Object Model Environment) – a graphical user environment based on the X Window System and GTK+ and GDK widgets. Works on most Unix-like systems.

The following list of the 10 most popular Linux distributions, BSD, Solaris and other operating systems using the GNOME 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. Ubuntu

Ubuntu is a Live Linux distribution based on Debian, which can be installed on a hard drive. The distribution is sponsored by Canonical and the Ubuntu Foundation and the first version was released in 2004. Ubuntu, like its predecessor, contains only free software, but it is also possible to install proprietary packages and from other repositories.
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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.
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3. Kali Linux

Kali 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. Kali Linux is the sequel/new version of Back|Track.
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4. Manjaro Linux

Manjaro Linux is a Live distribution built on Arch Linux and aimed at PC users. Manjaro Linux is offered in versions with the following desktops: Xfce, KDE and GNOME.
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5. 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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6. 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 SUSE as an open, community version in 2005 (SUSE since 1994).
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7. Knoppix

Knoppix was the first Linux distribution created as a Live CD/DVD, i.e. run from a disk without the need for installation, by German engineer Klaus Knopper. The system is based on Debian testing with the default LXDE graphical environment (CD version) and can be installed on a hard drive or portable drive.
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8. Nobara

Nobara is a Linux distribution based on Fedora, it is a modified version of Fedora Linux with added user-friendly tweaks. The distro includes some features that don’t come 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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9. Zorin OS

Zorin is a distribution built on Ubuntu and aimed at beginner Linux users. The graphical interface is similar to MS Windows 2000, XP, 7 or Mac OSX (optional). It has pre-installed codecs, plug-ins and closed-source programs that will make it easier to switch from another system to Linux.
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10. MX Linux

MX is a Linux distribution based on antiX. The system uses the Xfce desktop by default. The project is developed in cooperation with the Mepis distribution community.
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TOP of the TOP 2023

2024-08-212024-01-04 by pavroo

In the summary of 2023, I decided to make a list of the 10 most popular operating systems of the database of Linuxiarze.pl website. This list includes operating systems from the following families: Linux, BSD, Solaris, DOS, AROS, MikeOS, UNIX, and other operating systems that are or were developed independently, or are based on other existing projects.

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

Selecting the TOP 10 of the 2023, which you paid more attention to than other systems, may be interesting, but should not be a surprise.
A little surprise for me was the lack of systems other than based on the Linux kernel in the top 10 (or even 20)…

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. Mint’s release cycle depends on Ubuntu releases, and new versions of the system are released approximately 1-2 months after the official premiere of Ubuntu.
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2. Ubuntu

Ubuntu is a Live Linux distribution based on Debian, which can be installed on a hard drive. The distribution is sponsored by Canonical and the Ubuntu Foundation and the first version was released in 2004. Ubuntu, like its predecessor, contains only free software, but it is also possible to install proprietary packages and from other repositories.
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3. 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.
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4. Kali Linux

Kali 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. Kali Linux is the sequel/new version of Back|Track.
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5. Puppy Linux

Puppy Linux is an independent distribution started by Barry Kauler in 2003. Currently, the system is being developed by the Puppy Linux Community.
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6.Linux Lite

Linux Lite is a user-friendly and easy-to-use Linux distribution. It is based on Ubuntu LTS (Long Supported) and the default desktop is Xfce.
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7.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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8. Zorin OS

Zorin is a distribution built on Ubuntu and aimed at beginner Linux users. The graphical interface is similar to MS Windows 2000, XP, 7 or Mac OSX (optional). It has pre-installed codecs, plug-ins and closed-source programs that will make it easier to switch from another system to Linux.
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9. Android-x86

Android-x86 is an unofficial version of the Google Android operating system, intended for Intel and AMD x86 processors. The system is based on the open source, community-developed Android Open Source Project (AOSP).
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10. Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE)

Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE) is built on Debian packages from the testing branch. Just like the Ubuntu-based version, it includes 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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TOP 10 Debian GNU/Linux 2023

2024-08-212023-12-07 by pavroo

TOP 10 most frequently visited Linux distributions based on the Debian GNU/Linux operating system in 2023 on the Linuxiarze.pl website.

The following list of the most popular Linux distributions based on Debian in 2023 is purely illustrative and is based on page views of Linuxiarze.pl users. The ranking included distribution and download pages, installation guides and comments.

From Wikipedia:
Debian – a project of free distribution of the GNU/Linux and GNU/kFreeBSD operating systems carried out by volunteers around the world. There are also projects within Debian to create GNU/Hurd distributions, other BSD variants, and even free software distributions for the Windows platform.

1. Debian GNU/Linux

The Debian project was started in 1993 by Ian Murdock and its current stable version is “Jessie”. In addition to the stable version, a test version, an unstable version and an experimental version, which is not intended for use, are also being developed.
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2. Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE)

Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE) is built on Debian packages from the testing branch. Just like the Ubuntu-based version, it includes 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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3. 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. The first version number 1.0 with the code name “Venus” was built on the stable branch of Debian 6 “Squeeze”.
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4. antiX

antiX is a Live distribution intended for older computers. The default system desktop is IceWM. AntiX is intended to provide a lightweight but fully functional operating system. Until version 11, antiX was based on SimplyMepis. Since version 12, antiX is built from scratch on Debian stable packages.
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5. MX

MX is a Linux distribution based on antiX. The system uses the Xfce desktop by default. The project is developed in cooperation with the Mepis distribution community.
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6. Slax

Slax is a Linux distribution built on Slackware by Tomáš Matějíček. The system is built of modules that can be added or removed, which affects the speed of the system. Starting with version 9.2.1, Slax is also based on Debian.
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7. Deepin

deepin (previously: Deepin, Linux Deepin, Hiweed GNU/Linux, Hiwix) is a Linux distribution based on Ubuntu that aims to provide an elegant and user-friendly operating system. The system has been in development since 2004 and originally launched as Hiwix 0.1 in February 2004. At that time it was based on Morphix and equipped with the IceWM window manager.
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8. Tails

Tails (The Amnesic Incognito Live System) is a Live Linux distribution for safe and anonymous use of the Internet. It was built on Debian from the stable branch. The system is a continuation of the Incognito LiveCD project, which was based on Gentoo Linux.
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9. GParted Live

GParted (GNOME Partition Editor) is a disk partition management tool. 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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10. Clonezilla Live

Clonezilla is a specialized live Linux distribution that allows you to make copies of the entire system or individual directories and restore them. The main version is built on the unstable “Sid” branch of Debian and the alternative version is based on Ubuntu.
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TOP 10 Slackware 2023

2024-08-212023-11-09 by pavroo

TOP 10 most frequently visited Linux distributions based on Slackware Linux in 2023 on Linuxiarze.pl

The following list of the most popular Linux distributions based on Slackware in 2023 is purely illustrative and is based on page views of Linuxiarze.pl users. The ranking included distribution and download pages, installation guides and comments.

Slackware is the oldest active Linux distribution developed by Patrick Volkerding.
The first version was released in July 1993 and was based on SLS Linux.
The number of Slackware Linux forks is not as extensive as the number of Ubuntu or Debian forks, but the number is significant and the individual versions are interesting.

1. Porteus

Porteus is a Linux distribution based on Slackware. It is a social 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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2. Absolute Linux

Absolute Linux is a very lightweight Linux distribution based on Slackware.
The IceWM window manager was used as the default desktop.
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3. Slax

Slax is a Linux distribution built on Slackware by Tomáš Matějíček. The system is built of modules that can be added or removed, which affects the speed of the system. You can add modules from official Slax repositories and convert Slackware packages to Slax modules.
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4. Slackware Linux

Slackware is the oldest active Linux distribution developed by Patrick Volkerding.
The first version was released in July 1993 and was based on SLS Linux.
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5. Slacko Puppy

Puppy Linux is an independent distribution started by Barry Kauler in 2003.
Currently, the system is being developed by the Puppy Linux Community.
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6.Slackel

Slackel is a Greek Linux distribution built on Slackware and Salix OS and is fully compatible with them. The system includes the current version of Slackware and the latest version of the KDE desktop environment. There are also versions of the system with a lightweight window manager to choose from: Openbox or Fluxbox.
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7. Slackware Live

Slackware Live (Liveslak) is a live distribution built on Slackware packages that allows you to test Slackware Linux without having to install it on your computer’s hard drive. The iso media comes with the default set of Slackware applications and settings, without packages from other sources.
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8. Wifislax

Wifislax is a specialized Linux distribution based on Slackware.
In the initial phase, the system was based on the Knoppix distribution, then Debian and now Slackware. Wifislax was designed to control your computer’s security.
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9. Zenwalk

Zenwalk Linux was created in 2004 under the name Minislack, and since 2005 under its current name. The distribution was built by Jean-Philippe Guillemin on top of Slackware. The default desktop environment is Xfce, but there are versions with other environments.
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10. Plamo Linux

Plamo Linux is a Japanese Linux distribution based on Slackware Linux and in development since 1997. The installer and many text and graphics tools have been updated to include Japanese language support.
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TOP 10 distributions offering KDE Plasma desktop in 2023

2024-08-212023-10-12 by pavroo

TOP 10 most frequently visited Linux distributions, BSD and other operating systems that offer support for live/installation images with the KDE Plasma desktop in 2023 on the Linuxiarze.pl portal.

The following list of the 10 most popular distributions of Linux, BSD, Solaris and other operating systems using the KDE desktop Plasma limited itself to 10 Linux distributions, because these were the ones that dominated in this category in 2023. 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.

From Wikipedia:
“KDE Plasma 5 is the fifth and current generation of the graphical workspaces environment created by KDE primarily for Linux systems. KDE Plasma 5 is the successor of KDE Plasma 4 and was first released on 15 July 2014. It includes a new default theme, known as “Breeze”, as well as increased convergence across different devices. The graphical interface was fully migrated to QML, which uses OpenGL for hardware acceleration, which resulted in better performance and reduced power consumption. Plasma Mobile is a Plasma 5 variant for Linux-based smartphones.”

1. 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.
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2. 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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3. Manjaro

Manjaro Linux is a Live distribution built on Arch Linux and aimed at PC users. Manjaro Linux is offered in versions with the following desktops: Xfce, KDE and GNOME.
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4. 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 SUSE as an open, community version in 2005 (SUSE since 1994).
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5. 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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6.MX

MX is a Linux distribution based on antiX. The system uses the Xfce desktop by default. The project is developed in cooperation with the Mepis distribution community.
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7. KNOPPIX

Knoppix was the first Linux distribution created as a Live CD/DVD, i.e. run from a disk without the need for installation, by German engineer Klaus Knopper. The system is based on Debian testing with the default LXDE graphical environment (CD version) and can be installed on a hard drive or portable drive.
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8. 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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9. Kubuntu

Kubuntu is an official derivative of Ubuntu using the KDE desktop environment.
It has the same base system components as Ubuntu. Available for amd64 hardware architecture.
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10. KDE neon

KDE neon is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution that provides the latest stable version of the KDE Plasma desktop environment in the form of Live DVD media. The Live system, which can be installed on a hard drive, is built on the basis of Ubuntu by the developers of the KDE project.
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TOP 10 rescue operating systems in 2023

2024-08-212023-08-22 by pavroo

The following list is dedicated to the most popular operating systems of the Linux, BSD, Solaris, AROS, DOS and other independent systems that offer a customized, ready-to-use rescue system. The list contains systems that caught your attention the most, from the beginning of January to the end of July 2023 on the Linuxiarze.pl portal.

The list takes into account pageviews of distribution, downloads and comments.

The full list of rescue systems can be found at: https://linuxiarze.pl/dystrybucje-ratunkowe/

1. SparkyLinux

SparkyLinux is a Linux distribution built on Debian. It has a pre-installed rich set of programs, codecs and plug-ins enabling free work on the computer. The Rescue Edition is a Live DVD/USB system with no hard drive installation option. Live provides tools to analyze and repair damaged files, partitions, and operating systems.
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2. All in One

All in One System – Rescue Toolkit (AIO) is a live Linux distribution designed to repair systems, recover files, and reset Windows passwords. The AIO is based on Lubuntu and comes with several rescue tools for use by technicians and system administrators.
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3.Boot-Repair-Disk

Boot-Repair-Disk is a Linux distribution built on top of Debian.
The system comes with a Boot-Repair program that allows you to restore the bootloader with one click. The process is fully automated and allows for a “stress-free” repair of the bootloader.
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4.GParted LiveCD

GParted (GNOME Partition Editor) is a disk partition management tool. 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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5. Clonezilla Live

Clonezilla is a specialized live Linux distribution that allows you to back up the entire system or individual directories and restore them. The main version is built on the unstable branch of Debian “Sid” and the alternative version is based on Ubuntu.
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6. Redo Rescue

Redo Rescue (previously: Redo Backup and Recovery) is a specialized distribution designed for cloning and restoring MS Windows and Linux disks and partitions. It is built on the Debian GNU/Linux distribution (previously on Lubuntu). Redo works in Live mode without the need to install on a disk.
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7. Ikki Boot

Ikki Boot is a bootable specialized CD/USB containing tools for computer error detection, disk partitioning, system backup, etc. The live disk contains tools and applications such as: SliTaz, GParted, Clonezilla, TestDisk, Darik Boot, Nuke and Super Grub Disk.
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8. G4L

G4L (formerly: Ghost for Linux) is a specialized Linux distribution for cloning partitions and entire disks. The default backup program is Partimage. G4L is similar in functionality to the proprietary Norton Ghost.
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9. Parted Magic OS

Parted Magic OS is a commercial, specialized Live Linux distribution. It is used to manage, test and diagnose disk partitions, memory and other computer components. The system can be booted from a CD, USB flash drive, or hard drive without installation (using PXE).
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10. Snal Linux

Snal (Simple Networked and Live) Linux is a small Linux distribution based on Arch Linux. It comes with the i3 window manager and includes the Firefox web browser as well as several network tools and file systems.
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TOP 10 multimedia operating systems in 2023

2024-08-212023-07-06 by pavroo

The list of operating systems is devoted to the most popular operating systems of the Linux, BSD, Solaris, AROS, DOS family and other independent operating systems that offer a customized, ready-to-use system for multimedia purpose. The list contains systems that caught your attention the most, from the beginning of January to the end of June 2023 on the Linuxiarze.pl portal.

The list takes into account pageviews of distribution, downloads and comments.

1. SparkyLinux

SparkyLinux is a Linux distribution built on Debian. It has a pre-installed rich set of programs, codecs and plug-ins enabling free work on the computer. The “Multimedia” edition is equipped with a wide set of tools for creating and editing graphics, audio, video and HTML pages.
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2. AV Linux

AV Linux is a distribution based on MX Linux (formerly Debian) from the stable branch, designed for multimedia applications. It has a large collection of programs for creating and editing audio and video files.
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3. OpenELEC

OpenELEC (Open Embedded Linux Entertainment Center) is an independent operating system for embedded devices, based on the Linux kernel and providing a complete multimedia center based on XBMC.
The last available version was released in 2017.
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4. Salient OS

Salient OS is an Arch Linux-based distribution for multimedia and game enthusiasts, developed in a continuous development model. The system is configured with various applications to help the user quickly start using Salient OS without having to download additional applications themselves.
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5. Ubuntu Studio

Ubuntu Studio is an official Ubuntu derivative developed since 2007. It is a specialized distribution containing many applications for creating and editing music, movies and graphics. The applied kernel has been modified in order to obtain the lowest possible delays during sound generation.
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6. CoreELEC

CoreELEC is a Linux operating system distribution, based on LibreELEC, combining cutting-edge hardware support with small disk and memory footprints while providing a powerful, elegant and non-destructive solution that provides a complete Kodi Entertainment Center experience for Android set-top boxes using the ARMv8.x-A platform pre-installed with Android 7.1 or later.
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7. LibreELEC

LibreELEC is an independent Linux distribution based on OpenELEC. The system allows you to transform your home computer and other devices into a multimedia center.
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8. Daphile OS

Daphile is a minimalist Linux distribution based on Gentoo Linux that provides a music player for computers without the need for a hard drive.
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9. OSMC

OSMC (Open Source Media Center) (previously: Raspbmc) is a Debian-based minimalist Linux distribution for multimedia purposes. OSMC offers a pre-installed Kodi media center app for Raspberry Pi, Apple TV, and Vero devices.
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10. Apodio

APODIO is a specialized Linux distribution that includes a large set of multimedia applications.
It is used to create and share audio and video materials on the network, stream radio and TV programs and create graphics.
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TOP 20 operating systems that support ARM architecture in 2023

2024-08-212023-04-27 by pavroo

The next list of operating systems is devoted to the most popular operating systems of the Linux, BSD, Solaris, AROS, DOS family and other independent ones that support the ARM architecture (armhf, arm64 (aarch64)). The systems in the list below caught your attention more than the others in the period from the beginning of January 2023 to the end of April 2023 at Linuxiarze.pl

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

1. Kali Linux

Kali 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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2. SparkyLinux

SparkyLinux is a Linux distribution built on Debian. It has a pre-installed rich set of programs, codecs and plug-ins enabling free work on the computer.
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3. 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 SUSE as an open community version in 2005 (SUSE since 1994).
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4. Fedora

The project was created in 2003 on the basis of 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 are sent to Red Hat after testing.
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5. Debian

Debian is one of the oldest Linux distributions valued for its stability, excellent package management system that automatically resolves dependency issues, and security.
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6. Parrot Security OS

Parrot Security OS is a specialized Linux distribution built for penetration testing, computer forensics, hacking, cloud computing security testing, privacy/anonymity and cryptography.
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7. 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 you to share resources with other machines equipped with MS Windows, Apple and UNIX/Linux operating systems.
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8. ALT Linux

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 addressed to different recipients.
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9. 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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10. LibreELEC

LibreELEC is an independent Linux distribution based on OpenELEC. The system allows you to transform your home computer and other devices into a multimedia center.
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11. Tiny Core

Tiny Core is one of the smallest Linux distributions that run in graphical mode. It is an independent distribution, but derived from the no longer developed Damn Small Linux. Tiny Core includes Linux kernel, Xvesa graphics server, FLWM window manager, aterm terminal, BusyBox, udev, glibc, cron, appbrowser package manager.
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12. CoreELEC

CoreELEC is a Linux operating system distribution, based on LibreELEC, combining state-of-the-art hardware support with small disk and memory footprints while providing a powerful, elegant and non-destructive solution that provides a complete Kodi Entertainment Center experience for Android set-top boxes using the ARMv8.x-A platform pre-installed with Android 7.1 or later.
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13. Void Linux

Void Linux is a standalone general purpose Linux distribution. The system is equipped with a hybrid package manager “XBPS”, which allows you to install, update and remove packages, as well as build applications from source packages.
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14. Photon OS

Photon OS™ is an open source Linux container host optimized for native applications for cloud platforms and VMware infrastructure. Photon OS provides a secure runtime environment for containers to run efficiently.
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15. FreeBSD

FreeBSD is a Unix operating system from the BSD family, compliant with the Posix standard. The founders of the project were Nate Williams, Rod Grimes and Jordan Hubbard. The development of the project is supervised by the Core Team, which supervises the work of official developers and other programmers.
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16. AROS

AROS Research Operating System is an open source operating system developed since 1995. The project was created as a free implementation of AmigaOS for PCs and PowerPC, ARM and m68k. The original name of the Amiga Research Operating System was changed to AROS in order to avoid problems with the Amiga brand’s license disclaimers.
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17. Devuan

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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18. Rancher OS

RancherOS is an independently developed, open-source, specialized Linux distribution that provides a minimal operating system to run Docker containers.
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19. Lakka

Lakka is a Linux distribution that allows you to turn your PC and other devices into an old game console. Lakka is built on OpenELEC and comes with RetroArch GUI.
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20. Gentoo

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