MakuluLinux is a rolling-release, desktop distribution based either on Ubuntu's LTS (long-term support) release or Debian's "Testing" branch. It includes pre-installed multimedia codecs, device drivers and software for e…
MakuluLinux is a rolling-release, desktop distribution based either on Ubuntu's LTS (long-term support) release or Debian's "Testing" branch. It includes pre-installed multimedia codecs, device drivers and software for everyday use. MakuluLinux comes in four editions: "LinDoz" - featuring the Cinnamon desktop with the user interface customised to resemble that of Microsoft Windows, "Core" - presenting a highly customised Xfce desktop environment, "Flash" - providing a standard Xfce desktop, and finally "Shift" - delivering a pre-configured GNOME desktop environment.
Mandrake Linux is a discontinued Linux distribution based on Red Hat Linux. It was designed for historical, desktop use and commonly used the KDE environment or interface. The project supported x86 systems and used RPM p…
Mandrake Linux is a discontinued Linux distribution based on Red Hat Linux. It was designed for historical, desktop use and commonly used the KDE environment or interface. The project supported x86 systems and used RPM package management.
Manjaro Linux is a fast, user-friendly, desktop-oriented operating system based on Arch Linux. Key features include intuitive installation process, automatic hardware detection, stable rolling-release model, ability to i…
Manjaro Linux is a fast, user-friendly, desktop-oriented operating system based on Arch Linux. Key features include intuitive installation process, automatic hardware detection, stable rolling-release model, ability to install multiple kernels, special Bash scripts for managing graphics drivers and extensive desktop configurability. Manjaro Linux offers Xfce as the core desktop options, as well as KDE, GNOME and a minimalist Net edition for more advanced users. Community-supported desktop flavours are also available.
Manjaro OpenRC is a discontinued Linux distribution based on Manjaro. It was designed for desktop, alternative init use and commonly used the Xfce environment or interface. The project supported x86_64 systems and used P…
Manjaro OpenRC is a discontinued Linux distribution based on Manjaro. It was designed for desktop, alternative init use and commonly used the Xfce environment or interface. The project supported x86_64 systems and used Pacman package management.
Matriux is a discontinued Linux distribution based on Debian. It was designed for security, forensics use and commonly used the GNOME environment or interface. The project supported x86 systems and used DEB package manag…
Matriux is a discontinued Linux distribution based on Debian. It was designed for security, forensics use and commonly used the GNOME environment or interface. The project supported x86 systems and used DEB package management.
Mauna Linux is a Brazilian desktop Linux distribution based on Debian's "stable" branch. The project offers a set of live images with four desktop environments - Cinnamon, LXQt, MATE and Xfce, plus a separate "Christian …
Mauna Linux is a Brazilian desktop Linux distribution based on Debian's "stable" branch. The project offers a set of live images with four desktop environments - Cinnamon, LXQt, MATE and Xfce, plus a separate "Christian Edition" which includes the Bible and various applications meant for use in churches. Some of the distribution's main features include the Calamares system installer, a software store with hundreds of applications maintained by Debian and Mauna Linux, a software manager and updater, and an out-of-the box support for the Portuguese language. The goal of Mauna Linux is to develop a distribution that is easy to use, practical and robust, and which would complement the existing Linux user communities in Brazil and abroad.
MCC Interim Linux is a discontinued Linux distribution based on Independent. It was designed for historical use and commonly used the X11 environment or interface. The project supported x86 systems and used TAR package m…
MCC Interim Linux is a discontinued Linux distribution based on Independent. It was designed for historical use and commonly used the X11 environment or interface. The project supported x86 systems and used TAR package management.
MeeGo is a discontinued Linux distribution based on Moblin, Maemo. It was designed for mobile, embedded use and commonly used the MeeGo UX environment or interface. The project supported x86, ARM systems and used RPM pac…
MeeGo is a discontinued Linux distribution based on Moblin, Maemo. It was designed for mobile, embedded use and commonly used the MeeGo UX environment or interface. The project supported x86, ARM systems and used RPM package management.
Melawy Linux is an Arch-based desktop Linux distribution featuring a customised KDE Plasma as the preferred desktop. It uses the alternative XanMod Linux kernel designed for improved performance and responsiveness. Some …
Melawy Linux is an Arch-based desktop Linux distribution featuring a customised KDE Plasma as the preferred desktop. It uses the alternative XanMod Linux kernel designed for improved performance and responsiveness. Some of the distribution's features include the Calamares installer, a custom-designed rEFInd boot manager, a Plymouth boot screen, and the Simple Desktop Display Manager (SDDM) desktop login manager. Melawy Linux is available in "Base" and "Developer" editions.
MEPIS is a discontinued Linux distribution based on Debian. It was designed for desktop, live medium use and commonly used the KDE environment or interface. The project supported x86 systems and used DEB package manageme…
MEPIS is a discontinued Linux distribution based on Debian. It was designed for desktop, live medium use and commonly used the KDE environment or interface. The project supported x86 systems and used DEB package management.
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