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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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Wpis dostępny również w języku polskim: https://linuxiarze.pl/top-10-multimedialne-systemy-operacyjne-2023/

TOP 20 Arch Linux distributions 2023

2024-08-212023-03-21 by pavroo

TOP 20 most visited Linux distributions based on Arch Linux in 2023 on the Linuxiarze.pl portal

The following list of the most popular Linux distributions based on Arch Linux in 2023 is illustrative and is based on page views of Linuxiarze.pl users. Distribution, download, installation guides and comments pages were taken into account in the ranking.

Arch Linux was created in 2002 by Judd Vinet, and was based on the CRUX distribution.
There are no graphical configurators in the system, but it does not interfere with its free management.

1. Manjaro Linux

Manjaro Linux is a live distribution built on Arch Linux and aimed at PC users. Manjaro Linux is offered in versions with desktops: Xfce, KDE and GNOME.
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2. Cachy OS

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 file system: btrfs, zfs, ext4, xfs, f2fs.
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3. ArchBang

ArchBang is a live distribution built on top of Arch Linux. The system uses the lightweight Openbox window manager and is a rolling release just like its predecessor. This means that it does not require reinstalling to a newer version – just perform regular updates of all packages.
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4. StormOS

StormOS is a beginner-friendly distribution based on Arch Linux, created by Ben Fitzpatrick, silent robot, seeker, rayzer1981, yugiohmaster88, eznix, TJ wolf and guinn alverson jr.
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5. BlueStar Linux

BlueStar Linux is a Linux distribution built on Arch Linux packages. BlueStar Linux is available for 32 and 64 bit machines. The developer provides standard iso images and separate ones for machines equipped with integrated GMA3600 (Intel Graphics Media Accelerator) systems. The default desktop is KDE.
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6. ArcoLinux

ArcoLinux (formerly: ArchMerge) is a Linux distribution based on Arch Linux. ArcoLinux was created to allow you to learn/develop your Linux skills. The live system is equipped with 3 desktops: Openbox, i3 and Xfce, as well as a wide range of applications from various categories.
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7. 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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8. Arch Linux

Arch Linux was created in 2002 by Judd Vinet based on the CRUX distribution. There are no graphical configurators in the system, but it does not interfere with its free management. It uses “tar.xz” packages maintained by the Pacman package manager. It is also possible to install source packages using ABS (Arch Linux Build System).
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9. Mabox Linux

Mabox Linux is a Linux distribution based on Manjaro. Inspired by Crunchbang/Bunsenlabs, it uses the lightweight and fast Openbox window manager. Openbox in Mabox is fully configured and ready for immediate use.
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10. Garuda Linux

Garuda Linux is a rolling distribution based on Arch Linux. Unlike Arch Linux, Garuda Linux comes with a graphical installer (Calamares) for easy installation and other graphical system management tools.
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11. Artix Linux

Artix is a Linux distribution based on Arch Linux. The main difference between Arch Linux and its remixes and Artix is the removal of systemd and its replacement by OpenRC.
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12. Calam Arch Installer

Calam Arch Installer for Linux distribution based on and fully compatible with Arch Linux. Calam Arch Installer provides Arch Linux as a live iso with a Calamares installer that allows you to install Arch Linux on your computer’s hard drive.
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13. ChimeraOS

ChimeraOS is a Linux-based operating system for PCs, designed with the game console in mind. ChimeraOS runs Steam Big Picture mode so you can play most of the games stored in your Steam library, but it also allows you to install and play many non-Steam games via the built-in Chimera web app.
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14. Athena OS

Athena OS is a project aimed at building a new concept of an operating system for penetration testing. The name of the project comes from the name of Athena, an ancient goddess associated with wisdom, craftsmanship and the art of war.
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15. EndeavourOS

EndeavorOS is a rolling Linux distribution based on Arch Linux. The project aims to be the spiritual successor to Antergos – providing easy setup and a pre-configured Arch-based desktop environment.
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16. Antergos

Antergos is a modern Linux distribution built on Arch Linux. It is a continuation of the Cinnarch project, which was completed at the turn of April and May 2013. Antergos offers Cinnamon, GNOME, KDE, MATE, Openbox and Xfce desktops. Project completed in 2019.
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17. Ezarcher

Ezarcher Linux is a full-featured desktop distribution based on Arch Linux. Live comes with many popular software packages and tools to install Arch Linux on your local machine.
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18. Arch Labs

ArchLabs is a Linux distribution created by two BunsenLabs and Arch Linux enthusiasts. The goal of the developers of the distribution was to combine the look of BunsenLabs and the Arch Linux base system, including the latest package versions, speed, simplicity, the Pacman package manager, and of course the Arch User Repository (AUR).
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19. Archman

Archman GNU/Linux is a Linux distribution based on Arch Linux. The system comes with a Calamares installer and offers pre-configured desktops such as Xfce, Budgie and Deepin.
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20. Reborn OS

Reborn OS is a Linux distribution based on Antergos and later on Arch Linux. The main intention of the creators of the system is to provide a fully configured operating system based on Arch Linux with the possibility of easy installation on the computer’s hard drive.
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Wpis dostępny również w języku polskim: https://linuxiarze.pl/top-20-arch-distros-2023/

Linux distributions still support the 32 bit architecture in 2023 part3

2024-08-212023-01-07 by pavroo

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 lightweight, fast system that does not consume large computer resources.
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PLD

PLD (PLD Linux Distribution) is a Polish Linux distribution developed since 2002 (first release). The system is designed for network servers and workstations for advanced users.
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Porteus

Porteus is a Linux distribution based on Slackware. It is a social fork / continuation of the Slax distribution and is built of modules. The Porteus project was founded in early 2010 as “Slax Remix”.
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PrimTux

PrimTux is a Debian-based stable Linux distribution developed by a small team of teachers and computer enthusiasts in an educational environment.
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Puppy Linux

Puppy Linux is an independent distribution started by Barry Kauler in 2003. Puppy Linux Community is currently developing the system.
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Q4OS

Q4OS is a Linux distribution based on the Debian GNU/Linux stable branch. It features the classic look of the Trinity Desktop Environment (TDE) desktop along with a collection of essential applications.
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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 for recovering data from the disk.
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Rescatux

Rescatux is an emergency Linux distribution built on Debian from the stable branch. Rescatux comes with the graphical Rescapp program.
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ROSA

ROSA is a Live distribution developed by part of the development team that worked on Mandriva.
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Salix OS

Salix OS is a distribution in development since 2009, it is built on Slackware and fully compatible with it. Salix is fast and easy to use, system management is done via graphical interface or command line.
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Skolelinux

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 typically educational applications and 15 enabling network configuration in school environments.
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Slackel

Slackel is a Greek Linux distribution built on and fully compatible with Slackware and Salix OS. The system includes the current version of Slackware and the latest version of the KDE desktop environment.
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Slackware

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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Slax

Slax is a Linux distribution built on the top off Slackware by Tomáš Matějíček. The system is built of modules that can be added or removed, which affects the speed of the system. Now is based on Debian.
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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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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.
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Vitalinux

Vitalinux is a GNU/Linux distribution developed in Aragon (Spain) based on Ubuntu. Vitalinux comes with the MigasFree systems management system.
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Void

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. At the moment, there are about 4500 packages in the repositories of the system.
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YunoHost

YunoHost is a Debian-based Linux distribution aimed at facilitating quick server setup and web application hosting. The distribution can be managed with a custom command line tool or through the web admin panel.
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Linux distributions still support the 32 bit architecture in 2023 part2

2024-08-212023-01-06 by pavroo

GNUinOS

GNUinOS is a fork of the Devuan GNU/Linux distribution that uses the Openbox window manager. It is very lightweight, comes 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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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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Grml

Grml is a live distribution built on Debian from the stable branch.
It contains a set of tools (mostly text) for system administrators.
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GuixSD

GuixSD (Guix System Distribution) is an independent GNU/Linux distribution centered around the GNU Guix package manager. The distribution uses the Linux-libre kernel, and has support for the GNU Hurd, which is under development. In February 2015, GuixSd was added to the Free Software Foundation’s list of free distributions.
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Hyperbola

Hyperbola GNU/Linux-Libre is an open source project providing a completely free and free GNU/Linux-libre operating system. Hyperbola is based on Arch Linux, includes security patches from Debian, and optimized packages for the i686 and x86_64 architectures.
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Kali

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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KNOPPIX

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

Lion Linux is an operating system for desktops and laptops. It is designed to work “out of the box” and is fully loaded with apps that most people need.
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LxPup

LxPup is a Linux distribution based on Puppy. LxPup offers LXDE as the default desktop environment, Openbox as the window manager, LxPanelX (a fork of LxPanel, and the PCManFM file manager.
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Mageia

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

Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE) is built on Debian packages from the testing branch. Just like the Ubuntu-based version, it comes with non-free codecs and drivers installed by default, so novice users have no problem playing popular audio and video files.
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Miyo

MiyoLinux is a Devuan-based, Refract-based minimalist Linux distribution. The system uses Openbox as the default window manager, which is ideal for older or resource-constrained computers. Iso images equipped with IceWM, JWM and i3 are also available.
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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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nakeDeb

nakeDeb is a French Debian-based Linux distribution planned to accompany the kissballad project.
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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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OLPC

One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) is an initiative to create low-cost laptops with a pre-installed operating system and a set of applications for children in developing countries.
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openmamba

openmamba GNU/Linux is an independent Linux distribution aimed at users of personal computers (Intel i686 compatible). The system can be used on notebooks, desktops and servers.
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Pentoo

Pentoo is a live Linux distribution for network testing, station security, and intrusion detection. Includes GPGPU password cracking tools configured with openCL and CUDA.
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Linux distributions still support the 32 bit architecture in 2023 part1

2024-08-212023-01-05 by pavroo

The beginning of 2023 provides new releases of various Linux distributions, but we should not forget about the still active, maybe already obsolete 32-bit hardware architecture (i686). Many open-source projects still actively develop this architecture, unfortunately its twilight is in sight. My list provides information about Linux-related projects that still support 32-bit systems.
The list of Linux distributions is arranged alphabetically, without assigning points and stars, it can be done by each of you.

Alpine Linux

Alpine Linux is a standalone Linux distribution designed to support routers, VoIP gateways, and firewalls. It is designed to work in embedded devices. The system was built with an emphasis on security and includes patches for the Linux kernel: PaX and grsecurity. In addition, packages are compiled with protection against buffer overflows.
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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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antiX

antiX is a Live distribution designed for older computers. The system’s default desktop is IceWM. AntiX is designed to provide a lightweight but fully functional operating system.
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Arch Linux 32

You’ve reached the website for Arch Linux 32, the community continuation maintained of 32-bit support for Arch Linux, a lightweight and flexible Linux® distribution that tries to Keep It Simple. Currently we have official packages optimized for the i686 and pentium4 architectures. Also most(ly) non-graphical packages are available for i486, too. Have a look at the required cpu flags to decide which architecture is the right one for you. Most packages from Arch Linux’s community-operated package repository are also compatible with Arch Linux 32.

ArchBang

ArchBang is a live distribution built on top of Arch Linux. The system uses the lightweight Openbox window manager and is a rolling release just like its predecessor. This means that it does not require reinstalling to a newer version – just perform regular updates of all packages.
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BG-Rescue

BG-Rescue Linux is a very small standalone Linux distribution that is mainly for rescue purposes. BG-Rescue Linux is a Busybox and uClibc based rescue system with a Linux kernel. Supports full read/write support for NTFS using ntfs-3g.
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BlueStar

BlueStar Linux is a Linux distribution built on Arch Linux packages. BlueStar Linux is available for 32 and 64 bit machines and offers 3 different configuration options: base, common and full.
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BunsenLabs

BunsenLabs Linux is a Linux distribution based on Debian from the stable branch. The system is a social fork of the no longer developed Crunchbang. BunsenLabs Linux uses the lightweight Openbox window manager, and offers a set of pre-installed basic applications.
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ClearOS

ClearOS (formerly 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 gateway to the network and a server equipped with a web interface.
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Clonezilla Live

Clonezilla is a specialized live Linux distribution that allows you to back up the entire system or individual directories and restore them.
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CrunchBang++

Crunchbang Plus Plus (or CBPP or #!++) is a Linux distribution based on the stable version of Debian GNU/Linux and inspired by and continuing the idea of the discontinued Crunchbang.
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Daphile

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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Debian GNU/Linux

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

Elive is a live distribution based on a stable version of Debian. The system’s default desktop is Enlightenment.
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Emmabuntus

Emmabuntüs is a desktop Linux distribution based on Xubuntu and Debian. The developers’ aspiration was to create a user-friendly system, taking into account its lightness and low demand for computing power of even an older computer.
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Escuelas

Escuelas (Spanish for Schools) Linux is an educational distribution designed to implement Free Software from kindergarten to high school. The live system is based on Bodhi Linux and is offered for 32- and 64-bit PC users, separately in Spanish and English.
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Wpis dostępny również w języku polskim: https://linuxiarze.pl/2023-dystrybucje-linux-x86-1/