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TOP of the TOP 2024

2025-01-09 by pavroo

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

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

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

1. BigLinux

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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TOP 10 NAS Systems in 2024

2024-11-252024-11-07 by pavroo

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

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

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

1. OpenMediaVault

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Gamazons

2024-10-212024-10-16 by pavroo

Web site: www.yorgalily.org/gamazons/ Category: Games Sub-Category: Board Platform: Linux, BSD, Unix-like License: GNU GPL Interface: GUI Wikipedia: First release: unknown Gamazons – an open-source board game which lets you play on a 10×10 chess board. Each side has four pieces (amazons) that move like chess queens (in a straight line in any direction). Instead of ... Read more

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Chamilo

2024-10-212024-10-16 by pavroo

Producent: chamilo.org Typ: Systemy Zarządzania Nauczaniem Przeznaczenie: szkoły, uczelnie, firmy, organizacje Licencja: GPL Pobranie: chamilo.org/en/download/ Platforma: wieloplatformowy Dokumentacja: docs.chamilo.org/ FAQ:

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Emacs

2024-10-212024-10-12 by pavroo

Web site: Category: Office Subcategory: Text Editors Platform: Unix License: GNU GPL Interface: CLI Wikipedia: Emacs First release: 1976 Emacs – a family of text editors known for its extensibility. Development of the first Emacses began in the mid-1970s. The original EMACS was written in 1976 by Richard Stallman and Guy Steele as a set ... Read more

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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/

Funny Boat

2024-10-212024-09-27 by pavroo

Web site: funnyboat.sourceforge.net Category: Games Sub-Category: Arcade Platform: Linux, OS X, Windows, BSD, Unix-like License: GNU GPL Interface: GUI Wikipedia: First release: 2006 Funny Boat – an open-source arcade-like video game. Trip on the Funny Boat is side scrolling arcade shooter game on a steamboat equipped with a cannon and the ability to jump. The ... Read more

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ATutor

2024-10-212024-09-17 by pavroo

Producent: atutor.github.io Typ: Systemy Zarządzania Nauczaniem Przeznaczenie: szkoły, uczelnie, firmy, organizacje Licencja: GPL Pobranie: atutor.github.io/atutor/downloads.html Platforma: wieloplatformowy Dokumentacja: atutor.github.io/atutor/docs/index.html FAQ:

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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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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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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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