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/
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