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Lightweight, Desktop
Jul 29, 2026
Fluxbuntu is a discontinued Linux distribution based on Ubuntu. It was designed for lightweight, desktop use and commonly used the Fluxbox environment or interface. The project supported x86 systems and used DEB package …
Fluxbuntu is a discontinued Linux distribution based on Ubuntu. It was designed for lightweight, desktop use and commonly used the Fluxbox environment or interface. The project supported x86 systems and used DEB package management.
DesktopFluxbox
Based onUbuntu
OriginInternational
Archx86
PackagesDEB
ReleaseFixed
Verified
Desktop, Firewall, Raspberry Pi, Server Active Verified
Jan 30, 2026
FreeBSD is a UNIX-like operating system for the i386, amd64, IA-64, arm, MIPS, powerpc, ppc64, PC-98 and UltraSPARC platforms based on U.C. Berkeley's "4.4BSD-Lite" release, with some "4.4BSD-Lite2" enhancements. It is a…
FreeBSD is a UNIX-like operating system for the i386, amd64, IA-64, arm, MIPS, powerpc, ppc64, PC-98 and UltraSPARC platforms based on U.C. Berkeley's "4.4BSD-Lite" release, with some "4.4BSD-Lite2" enhancements. It is also based indirectly on William Jolitz's port of U.C. Berkeley's "Net/2" to the i386, known as "386BSD", though very little of the 386BSD code remains. FreeBSD is used by companies, Internet Service Providers, researchers, computer professionals, students and home users all over the world in their work, education and recreation. FreeBSD comes with over 20,000 packages (pre-compiled software that is bundled for easy installation), covering a wide range of areas: from server software, databases and web servers, to desktop software, games, web browsers and business software - all free and easy to install.
DesktopCinnamon, GNOME, KDE Plasma, labwc, LXQt, MATE, Wayfire, Xfce
Based onIndependent
OriginUSA
Archaarch64, amd64, armv6, powerpc, powerpc64, sparc64
PackagesTXZ
ReleaseRolling
Beginner
0.0/5
Easy install
0.0/5
1 member rating
Verified
Server Active Verified
Jan 17, 2026
FreedomBox is a Debian-based distribution, primarily used as a server operating system for home users. FreedomBox supports point-and-click settings up a number of services ranging from a calendar or jabber server to a wi…
FreedomBox is a Debian-based distribution, primarily used as a server operating system for home users. FreedomBox supports point-and-click settings up a number of services ranging from a calendar or jabber server to a wiki or VPN through a web interface. Firewall, domain names, user accounts, backups, and Btrfs snapshots can also be managed through a simple web-based control centre.
DesktopWebUI
Based onDebian
OriginGlobal
Archarm64, armhf, x86_64
PackagesAPT
ReleaseFixed, Rolling
Beginner
0.0/5
Easy install
0.0/5
1 member rating
Education, Live Medium
Jul 29, 2026
Freeduc-CD is a discontinued Linux distribution based on Knoppix. It was designed for education, live medium use and commonly used the Xfce environment or interface. The project supported x86 systems and used DEB package…
Freeduc-CD is a discontinued Linux distribution based on Knoppix. It was designed for education, live medium use and commonly used the Xfce environment or interface. The project supported x86 systems and used DEB package management.
DesktopXfce
Based onKnoppix
OriginFrance
Archx86
PackagesDEB
ReleaseFixed
NAS, Storage
Jul 29, 2026
FreeNAS 11 is a discontinued Linux distribution based on FreeBSD. It was designed for nas, storage use and commonly used the WebUI environment or interface. The project supported x86_64 systems and used PKG package manag…
FreeNAS 11 is a discontinued Linux distribution based on FreeBSD. It was designed for nas, storage use and commonly used the WebUI environment or interface. The project supported x86_64 systems and used PKG package management.
DesktopWebUI
Based onFreeBSD
OriginUnited States
Archx86_64
PackagesPKG
ReleaseFixed
Router, Lightweight
Jul 29, 2026
FREESCO is a dormant Linux distribution based on Linux Router Project. It was designed for router, lightweight use and commonly used the Console environment or interface. The project supported x86 systems and used TAR pa…
FREESCO is a dormant Linux distribution based on Linux Router Project. It was designed for router, lightweight use and commonly used the Console environment or interface. The project supported x86 systems and used TAR package management.
DesktopConsole
Based onLinux Router Project
OriginUnited Kingdom
Archx86
PackagesTAR
ReleaseFixed
Desktop
Jul 29, 2026
Freespire is a dormant Linux distribution based on Ubuntu. It was designed for desktop use and commonly used the Xfce environment or interface. The project supported x86_64 systems and used DEB package management.
DesktopXfce
Based onUbuntu
OriginUnited States
Archx86_64
PackagesDEB
ReleaseFixed
Jul 29, 2026
Frugalware Linux is a discontinued Linux distribution based on Independent. It was designed for desktop use and commonly used the KDE, GNOME environment or interface. The project supported x86_64 systems and used Pacman …
Frugalware Linux is a discontinued Linux distribution based on Independent. It was designed for desktop use and commonly used the KDE, GNOME environment or interface. The project supported x86_64 systems and used Pacman package management.
DesktopKDE, GNOME
Based onIndependent
OriginHungary
Archx86_64
PackagesPacman
ReleaseRolling
Desktop, Netbook
Jul 29, 2026
Fuduntu is a discontinued Linux distribution based on Fedora. It was designed for desktop, netbook use and commonly used the GNOME environment or interface. The project supported x86 systems and used RPM package manageme…
Fuduntu is a discontinued Linux distribution based on Fedora. It was designed for desktop, netbook use and commonly used the GNOME environment or interface. The project supported x86 systems and used RPM package management.
DesktopGNOME
Based onFedora
OriginUnited States
Archx86
PackagesRPM
ReleaseRolling
Verified
Live Medium Active Verified
Jan 17, 2026
FuguIta is an OpenBSD live operating system featuring portable workplace, low hardware requirements, additional software, and partial support for Japanese. It strives to provide a live environment which is as close to an…
FuguIta is an OpenBSD live operating system featuring portable workplace, low hardware requirements, additional software, and partial support for Japanese. It strives to provide a live environment which is as close to an installed OpenBSD system as possible. The live environment can be saved to storage and reloaded in a later session, enabling persistent storage and consistent use.
DesktopFvwm
Based onOpenBSD
OriginJapan
Archaarch64, i386, x86_64
PackagesTGZ
ReleaseFixed
Beginner
0.0/5
Easy install
0.0/5
1 member rating
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