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Verified
Desktop, Live Medium, Netbooks, Old Computers Active Verified
Jan 17, 2026
Bodhi Linux is an elegant and lightweight Debian/Ubuntu-based distribution featuring Moksha, an Enlightenment-17-based desktop environment. The project takes a decidedly minimalist approach by offering modularity, high l…
Bodhi Linux is an elegant and lightweight Debian/Ubuntu-based distribution featuring Moksha, an Enlightenment-17-based desktop environment. The project takes a decidedly minimalist approach by offering modularity, high levels of customisation, and choice of themes. Bodhi releases come in several editions, including Standard (64-bit) and Legacy (32-bit) which are minimalist, only including a web browser, terminal, file manger, text editor and photo GUI applications, while the AppPack edition includes more applications and tools preinstalled. Additional software can be added with Bodhi's web-based AppCenter, Synaptic, and APT.
DesktopMoksha (Enlightenment)
Based onDebian, Ubuntu
OriginUSA
Archx86_64
PackagesDEB
ReleaseFixed
Beginner
0.0/5
Easy install
0.0/5
1 member rating
Historical
Jul 29, 2026
Bogus 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 RPM package managem…
Bogus 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 RPM package management.
DesktopX11
Based onIndependent
OriginUnited States
Archx86
PackagesRPM
ReleaseFixed
Lightweight, Desktop
Jul 29, 2026
Bonzai Linux is a discontinued Linux distribution based on Debian. It was designed for lightweight, desktop use and commonly used the KDE environment or interface. The project supported x86 systems and used DEB package m…
Bonzai Linux is a discontinued Linux distribution based on Debian. It was designed for lightweight, desktop use and commonly used the KDE environment or interface. The project supported x86 systems and used DEB package management.
DesktopKDE
Based onDebian
OriginGermany
Archx86
PackagesDEB
ReleaseFixed
Verified
Desktop, Education, Live Medium Active Verified
Jan 17, 2026
BOSS (Bharat Operating System Solutions) GNU/Linux is a Debian-based Linux distribution developed by C-DAC for enhancing the use of free and open source software in India. Made specifically for the Indian environment, it…
BOSS (Bharat Operating System Solutions) GNU/Linux is a Debian-based Linux distribution developed by C-DAC for enhancing the use of free and open source software in India. Made specifically for the Indian environment, it consists of a pleasing desktop environment coupled with support for several Indian languages (Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Malayalam, Punjabi, Tamil) and other packages that are most relevant for use in the government domain.
DesktopCinnamon
Based onDebian
OriginIndia
Archx86_64
PackagesDEB
ReleaseFixed
Beginner
0.0/5
Easy install
0.0/5
1 member rating
Verified
Desktop, Live Medium Active Verified
Jan 17, 2026
Br OS is a Brazilian Linux distribution based on Debian and featuring the KDE Plasma desktop. It is designed as an intuitive, easy-to-use, general-purpose operating system for web navigation and content creation, providi…
Br OS is a Brazilian Linux distribution based on Debian and featuring the KDE Plasma desktop. It is designed as an intuitive, easy-to-use, general-purpose operating system for web navigation and content creation, providing a selection of useful applications for daily use.
DesktopKDE Plasma
Based onDebian (Stable)
OriginBrazil
Archx86_64
PackagesDEB, Flatpak
ReleaseFixed
Beginner
0.0/5
Easy install
0.0/5
1 member rating
Router, Firewall
Jul 29, 2026
BrazilFW is a dormant Linux distribution based on Coyote Linux. It was designed for router, firewall use and commonly used the WebUI environment or interface. The project supported x86 systems and used TGZ package manage…
BrazilFW is a dormant Linux distribution based on Coyote Linux. It was designed for router, firewall use and commonly used the WebUI environment or interface. The project supported x86 systems and used TGZ package management.
DesktopWebUI
Based onCoyote Linux
OriginBrazil
Archx86
PackagesTGZ
ReleaseFixed
Verified
Desktop, Live Medium Active Verified
Jan 17, 2026
BRGV-OS is a rolling-release Linux distribution based on Void and featuring a customised GNOME desktop with variety of unique themes. It offers out-of-the-box support for English and Romanian languages. The project aims …
BRGV-OS is a rolling-release Linux distribution based on Void and featuring a customised GNOME desktop with variety of unique themes. It offers out-of-the-box support for English and Romanian languages. The project aims to facilitate developers, researchers and users to transition from Windows or macOS to Linux by maintaining familiar operational habits and workflows. BRGV-OS was originally created for Banca de Resurse Genetice Vegetale (BRGV), a gene bank research institute in Suceava, Romania, and is now also available to the general public.
DesktopGNOME
Based onVoid
OriginRomania
Archx86_64
PackagesFlatpak, XBPS
ReleaseRolling
Beginner
0.0/5
Easy install
0.0/5
1 member rating
Desktop
Jul 29, 2026
Bridge Linux is a discontinued Linux distribution based on Arch Linux. It was designed for desktop use and commonly used the Xfce environment or interface. The project supported x86_64 systems and used Pacman package man…
Bridge Linux is a discontinued Linux distribution based on Arch Linux. It was designed for desktop use and commonly used the Xfce environment or interface. The project supported x86_64 systems and used Pacman package management.
DesktopXfce
Based onArch Linux
OriginUnited States
Archx86_64
PackagesPacman
ReleaseRolling
Verified
Firewall, Router Active Verified
Dec 3, 2025
BSD Router Project (BSDRP) is an embedded free and open-source router distribution based on FreeBSD with Quagga (a software routing suite) and BIRD (an open-source implementation for routing Internet Protocol packets). U…
BSD Router Project (BSDRP) is an embedded free and open-source router distribution based on FreeBSD with Quagga (a software routing suite) and BIRD (an open-source implementation for routing Internet Protocol packets). Unlike other embedded networking tools, BSDRP focuses exclusively on routing packets and not on advanced firewall techniques. Additional functionality can be added to the operating system via FreeBSD's ports collection.
DesktopNo Desktop
Based onFreeBSD
OriginFrance
ArchRC
PackagesFixed
Beginner
0.0/5
Easy install
0.0/5
1 member rating
Security, Forensics
Jul 29, 2026
Bugtraq is a dormant Linux distribution based on Ubuntu, Debian. It was designed for security, forensics use and commonly used the KDE, GNOME environment or interface. The project supported x86_64 systems and used DEB pa…
Bugtraq is a dormant Linux distribution based on Ubuntu, Debian. It was designed for security, forensics use and commonly used the KDE, GNOME environment or interface. The project supported x86_64 systems and used DEB package management.
DesktopKDE, GNOME
Based onUbuntu, Debian
OriginSpain
Archx86_64
PackagesDEB
ReleaseFixed
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