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Router, Historical
Jul 29, 2026
Linux Router Project is a discontinued Linux distribution based on Independent. It was designed for router, historical use and commonly used the Console environment or interface. The project supported x86 systems and use…
Linux Router Project is a discontinued Linux distribution based on Independent. It was designed for router, historical use and commonly used the Console environment or interface. The project supported x86 systems and used TAR package management.
DesktopConsole
Based onIndependent
OriginUnited States
Archx86
PackagesTAR
ReleaseFixed
Verified
Education, Live Medium Active Verified
Jan 17, 2026
Linux Schools (formerly Karoshi) is a free and open-source school server operating system based on Ubuntu. It provides a simple graphical interface that allows for quick installation, setup and maintenance of a network.
DesktopXfce
Based onDebian, Ubuntu (LTS)
OriginUnited Kingdom
Archx86_64
PackagesDEB
ReleaseFixed
Beginner
0.0/5
Easy install
0.0/5
1 member rating
Verified
Live Medium, Raspberry Pi, Specialist Active Verified
Jan 17, 2026
LinuxCNC is a Debian-based Linux distribution designed to control computer numerical control (CNC) machines. It can drive milling machines, lathe machines, 3D printers, laser cutters, plasma cutters, robot arms, hexapods…
LinuxCNC is a Debian-based Linux distribution designed to control computer numerical control (CNC) machines. It can drive milling machines, lathe machines, 3D printers, laser cutters, plasma cutters, robot arms, hexapods and more. It is compatible with many popular machine control hardware interfaces and it supports rigid tapping, cutter compensation, and many other advanced control features. LinuxCNC boots into an Xfce desktop with a custom CNC menu containing CNC software, wizards and documentation.
DesktopXfce
Based onDebian (Stable)
OriginGermany
Archx86_64
PackagesDEB
ReleaseFixed
Beginner
0.0/5
Easy install
0.0/5
1 member rating
Verified
Desktop, Gaming, Live Medium, Old Computers Active Verified
Jan 17, 2026
LinuxConsole is an independently developed Linux live CD with different editions designed for desktops, servers, gaming consoles, and old computers. Its primary characteristics are easy installation, extensive choice of …
LinuxConsole is an independently developed Linux live CD with different editions designed for desktops, servers, gaming consoles, and old computers. Its primary characteristics are easy installation, extensive choice of software in the form of modules, and excellent hardware detection.
DesktopMATE
Based onIndependent
OriginFrance
Archi586, x86_64
ReleaseFixed
Beginner
0.0/5
Easy install
0.0/5
1 member rating
Verified
Desktop, Live Medium Active Verified
Jan 24, 2026
LinuxHub Prime is an Arch-based Linux distribution with a customised Openbox window manager as the default desktop environment. Its main feature is a unique installer that provides one-click installation options for seve…
LinuxHub Prime is an Arch-based Linux distribution with a customised Openbox window manager as the default desktop environment. Its main feature is a unique installer that provides one-click installation options for several popular window managers and desktop environments, including Awesome, bspwm, Budgie, Cinnamon, Deepin, GNOME, Hyprland, KDE Plasma, MATE, Qtile and Xfce. The installer also includes "Prime Builder", a tool for creating a custom respin of the distribution.
DesktopOpenbox
Based onArch
OriginUSA
Archx86_64
PackagesFlatpak, Pacman
ReleaseRolling
Beginner
0.0/5
Easy install
0.0/5
1 member rating
Home Automation, Multimedia
Jul 29, 2026
LinuxMCE is a dormant Linux distribution based on Ubuntu. It was designed for home automation, multimedia use and commonly used the KDE environment or interface. The project supported x86_64 systems and used DEB package …
LinuxMCE is a dormant Linux distribution based on Ubuntu. It was designed for home automation, multimedia use and commonly used the KDE environment or interface. The project supported x86_64 systems and used DEB package management.
DesktopKDE
Based onUbuntu
OriginUnited States
Archx86_64
PackagesDEB
ReleaseFixed
Verified
Live Medium, Specialist Active Verified
Jan 25, 2026
Live Raizo is a live Linux distribution based on Debian "Stable". It's purpose is to experiment with system administration on simulated networks and real devices; it contains simulators of networks and systems (GNS3, QEm…
Live Raizo is a live Linux distribution based on Debian "Stable". It's purpose is to experiment with system administration on simulated networks and real devices; it contains simulators of networks and systems (GNS3, QEmu, Docker, VPCS) and also Debian virtual machines already integrated into GNS3. Live Raizo also includes tools to interact with real devices, such as minicom, Putty, Wireshark, as well as DHCP, DNS, FTP, TFTP and SSH servers. The distribution uses the Fluxbox window manager and can optionally be installed to a hard drive.
DesktopFluxbox
Based onDebian (Stable)
OriginFrance
Archx86_64
PackagesDEB
ReleaseFixed
Beginner
0.0/5
Easy install
0.0/5
1 member rating
Verified
Desktop, Live Medium, LLM Active Verified
Jan 24, 2026
Liya Linux is an Arch Linux-based, rolling release distribution. The project uses the Calamares system installer to set up the distribution which offers users the Cinnamon desktop environment, Pamac graphical package man…
Liya Linux is an Arch Linux-based, rolling release distribution. The project uses the Calamares system installer to set up the distribution which offers users the Cinnamon desktop environment, Pamac graphical package manager, and OnlyOffice. The system is intended to be easy to use, easy to explore, and distraction-free.
DesktopCinnamon
Based onArch
OriginGlobal
Archx86_64
PackagesFlatpak, Pacman
ReleaseRolling
Beginner
0.0/5
Easy install
0.0/5
1 member rating
Verified
Desktop, Education, Live Medium Active Verified
Jan 17, 2026
Luberri Linux is a desktop-oriented distribution based on Linux Mint, with Cinnamon as the preferred desktop. It is localised into the Basque language and is primarily intended for the Basque-speaking users, although it …
Luberri Linux is a desktop-oriented distribution based on Linux Mint, with Cinnamon as the preferred desktop. It is localised into the Basque language and is primarily intended for the Basque-speaking users, although it supports the Spanish language as well. Luberri Linux is especially appropriate for use in educational institutions as it includes five years of support, regular updates, integration with Active Directory on Windows, and a vast range of applications suitable for learning varied subjects, such as typing, chemistry, geography, mathematics, programming, or mind and concept maps.
DesktopCinnamon
Based onDebian, Ubuntu (LTS), Mint
OriginSpain
Archx86_64
PackagesDEB, Flatpak
ReleaseFixed
Beginner
0.0/5
Easy install
0.0/5
1 member rating
Verified
Desktop, Live Medium, Netbooks Active Verified
Jan 17, 2026
Lubuntu is a variant of Ubuntu that uses the LXQt desktop environment. (Versions prior to 18.10 shipped with the LXDE desktop.) It includes essential applications and services for daily use, including office suite, PDF r…
Lubuntu is a variant of Ubuntu that uses the LXQt desktop environment. (Versions prior to 18.10 shipped with the LXDE desktop.) It includes essential applications and services for daily use, including office suite, PDF reader, image editor and multimedia players. A distribution available for both 32-bit and 64-bit computers, Lubuntu is intended to be user-friendly, lightweight and energy efficient.
DesktopLXQt
Based onDebian, Ubuntu
OriginFrance, Taiwan
Archx86_64
PackagesDEB, snap
ReleaseFixed
Beginner
0.0/5
Easy install
0.0/5
1 member rating
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