Editing List of Linux distributions (section)

==Debian-based==
[[File:DebianFamilyTree1210.svg|thumb|upright|Debian family tree]]

[[Debian]] (a [[portmanteau]] of the names "Deb" and "Ian") Linux is a distribution that emphasizes [[free software]]. It supports many hardware platforms. Debian and distributions based on it use the [[deb (file format)|.deb]] package format<ref>{{cite web |url=http://manpages.ubuntu.com/manpages/lucid/man5/deb.5.html |title=Ubuntu Manpage: deb - Debian binary package format |publisher=Manpages.ubuntu.com |access-date=2013-07-05 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130607083816/http://manpages.ubuntu.com/manpages/lucid/man5/deb.5.html |archive-date=2013-06-07 }}</ref> and the [[dpkg]] package manager and its frontends (such as [[APT (software)|apt]] or synaptic).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://manpages.ubuntu.com/manpages/hardy/en/man1/dpkg.1.html |title=Ubuntu Manpage: dpkg - package manager for Debian |website=ManPages.Ubuntu.com |access-date=2013-07-05 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130607091301/http://manpages.ubuntu.com/manpages/hardy/en/man1/dpkg.1.html |archive-date=2013-06-07 }}</ref>

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! Distribution !! Description
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| [[antiX]]
| A comparatively lightweight distribution suitable for older computers, while also providing [[Linux kernel|kernel]] and applications, as well as updates and additions via the [[aptitude (software)|Aptitude]] and Debian-compatible [[repo]]sitories.
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| [[Astra Linux]]
| A Russian distribution developed to meet the needs of the Russian army and other armed forces and intelligence agencies.<ref>{{cite web |title=архив |url=https://old.computerra.ru/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241010054054/https://old.computerra.ru/ |archive-date=2024-10-10 |access-date=2019-11-21 |website=old.computerra.ru |language=ru}}</ref> It provides data protection up to the level of "top secret" in Russian classified information grade. It has been officially certified by Russian Defense Ministry, Federal Service for Technical and Export Control<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fstec.ru/en/|title=Home - FSTEC Russia|website=fstec.ru|access-date=2019-11-21|archive-date=2013-02-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130218054319/https://fstec.ru/en/|url-status=live}}</ref> and Federal Security Service.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.astra-linux.com/sertifikat.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180304231836/http://www.astra-linux.com/sertifikat.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2018-03-04|title=Сертификаты соответствия|date=2018-03-04|access-date=2019-11-21}}</ref>
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| [[Bharat Operating System Solutions]] (BOSS)
| An Indian Linux distribution<ref>{{cite web |date=16 September 2015 |title=Indian Government's BOSS Operating System Set To Replace Windows, Ward Off Hackers |url=https://www.ibtimes.com/indian-governments-boss-operating-system-set-replace-windows-ward-hackers-2099282 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231211170125/https://www.ibtimes.com/indian-governments-boss-operating-system-set-replace-windows-ward-hackers-2099282 |archive-date=2023-12-11 |access-date=2019-07-22 |website=www.ibtimes.com}}</ref>
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| [[Canaima (operating system)|Canaima]]
| A Venezuelan Linux distribution.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://canaima.softwarelibre.gob.ve/ |title=Canaima website |access-date=2012-11-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121130100717/http://canaima.softwarelibre.gob.ve/ |archive-date=2012-11-30 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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| [[Corel Linux]]
| Short-lived commercial desktop Linux distribution, bought by [[Xandros]] Linux.<ref>{{cite web |title=The story of a failure (Corel) - OpenLife.cc |url=https://openlife.cc/onlinebook/story-failure-corel |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120103110136/https://openlife.cc/onlinebook/story-failure-corel |archive-date=2012-01-03 |access-date=2012-11-29 |website=openlife.cc}}</ref>
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| [[CrunchBang Linux]]
| A small distribution and [[Live CD]] based on Debian Stable, featuring the [[Openbox]] window manager and tint2 panel with [[GTK+]] applications.<ref>[https://www.crunchbang.org/ CrunchBang Linux website] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121126092058/http://crunchbang.org/|date=2012-11-26}}</ref> Development has ended for CrunchBang as of February, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://crunchbang.org/forums/viewtopic.php?id=38916|title=The end. / News & Announcements / CrunchBang Linux Forums|website=CrunchBang Linux Forums|access-date=2015-04-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150216210207/http://crunchbang.org/forums/viewtopic.php?id=38916|archive-date=2015-02-16|url-status=live}}</ref>
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| [[Deepin]]
| A Chinese Linux Distribution developed by Wuhan Deepin Technology Co.
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| [[Devuan]]
| A fork of Debian begun in 2014 with the primary goal of allowing user choice in [[init]] systems, by decoupling software packages from [[systemd]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://news.softpedia.com/news/Fork-Debian-Project-Announces-the-Systemd-less-OS-Devuan-466178.shtml | title=Fork Debian Project Announces the Systemd-less OS Devuan | work=Softpedia | date=28 November 2014 | access-date=30 November 2014 | author=Stahie, Silviu | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141130142144/http://news.softpedia.com/news/Fork-Debian-Project-Announces-the-Systemd-less-OS-Devuan-466178.shtml | archive-date=30 November 2014 | url-status=live }}</ref>
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| [[DoudouLinux]]
| A discontinued distribution intended for children.
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| [[Dreamlinux]]
| A discontinued Brazilian distribution.
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| [[Elive]]
| A [[light-weight Linux distribution]] featuring the [[Enlightenment_(software)|Enlightenment]] desktop, designed to be simple and suitable for new Linux users who want a fully functional environment.
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| [[Emdebian Grip]]
| A small-footprint distribution based on and compatible with Debian, intended for use on resource-limited embedded systems.<ref>{{cite web |title=Emdebian Grip packages: A smaller Debian-compatible distro |url=https://www.emdebian.org/grip/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131130072443/https://www.emdebian.org/grip/ |archive-date=2013-11-30 |access-date=2014-01-20 |publisher=emdebian.org}}</ref>
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| [[Finnix]]
| A small system-administration [[Live CD]] that is available for multiple architectures<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.finnix.org/|title=Finnix|website=www.finnix.org|access-date=2018-12-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181224074057/https://www.finnix.org/|archive-date=2018-12-24|url-status=live}}</ref>
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| [[gLinux]]
|gLinux is a [[Linux distribution|Linux Distro]] used for [[Google]] Employees.
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| [[gNewSense]]
| Originally based on [[Ubuntu]] and later upon [[Debian]], and developed with sponsorship from the [[Free Software Foundation]]. Its goal is user-friendliness, but with all [[proprietary software|proprietary]] (e.g. [[binary blob]]s) and non-free software removed.
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| [[grml]]
| Live CD for system recovery<ref>{{cite web|url=http://grml.org/|title=grml.org - Debian Live system / CD for sysadmins and texttool-users|website=grml.org|access-date=2012-11-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121206084858/http://grml.org/|archive-date=2012-12-06|url-status=live}}</ref>
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| [[HandyLinux]]
| Designed for [[senior citizen]]s running old computers for which [[Windows]] have become too slow<ref>Wiki Debian [https://wiki.debian.org/Derivatives/Census/HandyLinux HandyLinux Debian Derivatives Census] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160103005216/https://wiki.debian.org/Derivatives/Census/HandyLinux |date=2016-01-03 }}</ref>
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| [[Kali Linux]]
| A completely customizable distribution used for penetration testing. Kali is based on Debian and is used mostly by security experts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kali.org/|title=Our Most Advanced Penetration Testing Distribution, Ever.|website=www.kali.org|access-date=2013-03-28|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130402210749/http://www.kali.org/|archive-date=2013-04-02|url-status=live}}</ref> Originally named [[BackTrack]] (named after the homonym class of backtracking algorithms), it is developed by [[Offensive Security]].<ref name="BackTrack website">{{cite web|url=http://www.backtrack-linux.org/|title=BackTrack Linux - Penetration Testing Distribution|website=www.backtrack-linux.org|access-date=2012-11-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121130143122/http://www.backtrack-linux.org/|archive-date=2012-11-30|url-status=live}}</ref> In March 2013, the Offensive Security team rebuilt BackTrack on Debian and released it under the name Kali Linux.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.offensive-security.com/kali-distribution/kali-linux-released/|title=Kali Linux Has Been Released!|date=2013-03-12|access-date=2013-03-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130509043312/http://www.offensive-security.com/kali-distribution/kali-linux-released/|archive-date=2013-05-09|url-status=live}}</ref>
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| [[Kali NetHunter]] 
| Mobile version of Kali Linux available for rooted and non-rooted devices. <!-- move to android section? -->
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| [[Kanotix]]
| An installable live DVD/CD for desktop usage using KDE and LXDE, focusing on convenient scripts and [[GUI]]s for ease of use.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kanotix.com/|title=kanotix.com :: GNU Linux Live system based on Debian, optimized for HD-install and high performance|website=www.kanotix.com|access-date=2012-11-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121127015738/http://www.kanotix.com/|archive-date=2012-11-27|url-status=live}}</ref>
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| [[LEAF Project]]
| The Linux Embedded Appliance Framework. A tiny primarily floppy-based distribution for routers, firewalls and other appliances.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://leaf.sourceforge.net/|title=LEAF — Linux Embedded Appliance Firewall|website=leaf.sourceforge.net|access-date=2012-11-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121107015504/http://leaf.sourceforge.net/|archive-date=2012-11-07|url-status=live}}</ref>
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| [[Libranet]]
| A discontinued operating system based on Debian.
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| [[LiMux]]
| An [[ISO 9241]] industry workplace certified Linux distribution, deployed at the [[Munich|City of Munich]], Germany.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://lgict.org.za/document/limux-%E2%80%93-free-software-munich|title=LiMux website|access-date=2012-11-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140702032443/http://lgict.org.za/document/limux-%E2%80%93-free-software-munich|archive-date=2014-07-02|url-status=live}}</ref>
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|[[Linux Mint Debian Edition|LMDE]]
| A Debian-based version of [[Linux Mint]] that does not use any elements of [[Ubuntu linux]], maintained to ensure continuity should Ubuntu stop being maintained or other issue affecting the core Mint distribution.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://linuxmint.com/download_lmde.php|title=Linux Mint Debian Edition|access-date=2021-05-20|archive-date=2010-09-10|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100910004952/https://linuxmint.com/download_lmde.php|url-status=live}}</ref>
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| [[Maemo]]
| A development platform for hand held devices such as the [[Nokia N800]], [[Nokia N810|N810]], and [[Nokia N900]] Internet Tablets and other Linux kernel–based devices.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://maemo.org/|title=maemo.org - maemo.org: Home of the Maemo community|date=1 December 2006|website=maemo.org|access-date=29 November 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121123114615/http://maemo.org/|archive-date=23 November 2012|url-status=live}}</ref>
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| [[MEPIS]]
|A discontinued OS that focused on ease of use. Significant derivatives include [[antiX]] and [[MX Linux]].
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| [[MintPPC]]
| For PowerPC computers. Although MintPPC uses some Linux Mint Debian Edition code, it is not Linux Mint.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mintppc.org/|title=Home|website=Mint PPC|access-date=2018-12-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101013025534/http://mintppc.org/|archive-date=2010-10-13|url-status=live}}</ref>
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| [[Musix GNU+Linux]]
| Intended for music production, graphic design, audio, video editing, and other tasks. It is built with only [[free software]].<ref>[http://www.musix.org.ar/en/ Musix GNU+Linux website] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130401074214/http://www.musix.org.ar/en/ |date=2013-04-01 }}</ref>
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| [[MX Linux]]
| A midweight OS based on Debian Stable with core components from [[antiX]] and using [[Xfce]], offering simple configuration, high stability, solid performance and medium-sized footprint.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://mxlinux.org/|title=MX Linux - MX Community|website=mxlinux.org|access-date=2018-12-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161113040247/https://mxlinux.org/|archive-date=2016-11-13|url-status=live}}</ref>
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| [[NepaLinux]]
| A Debian- and Morphix-based distribution focused for desktop usage in Nepali language computing.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.nepalinux.org/|title=nepalinux.org - Home|website=www.nepalinux.org|access-date=2012-11-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110312003906/http://www.nepalinux.org/|archive-date=2011-03-12|url-status=usurped}}</ref>
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| [[OpenZaurus]]
| Debian packages and ROM image for the [[Sharp Zaurus]] [[Personal digital assistant|PDA]]. Replaced by [[Ångström distribution]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.openzaurus.org/|title=Apache2 Debian Default Page: It works|website=www.openzaurus.org|access-date=2012-11-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020330152808/http://www.openzaurus.org/|archive-date=2002-03-30|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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| [[Pardus (operating system)|Pardus]]
| Developed by [[Turkish National Research Institute of Electronics and Cryptology]]. Prior to 2013 it used PISI as the package manager, with COMAR as the configuration framework. Starting with Pardus 2013, it is Debian-based.
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| [[Parrot OS]]
| A Linux distribution based on Debian used by penetration testers.
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| [[Parsix]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.parsix.org/wiki/News|archive-url=https://archive.today/20170903125016/http://www.parsix.org/wiki/News|url-status=dead|archive-date=2017-09-03|title = News – Parsix GNU/Linux - Desktop Linux Operating System}}</ref>
| Optimized for personal computers and laptops. Built on top of Debian testing branch and comes with security support.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.parsix.org/ |title=Parsix website |access-date=2012-11-29 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080907133354/http://parsix.org/ |archive-date=2008-09-07 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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| [[PelicanHPC]]
| Dedicated to setting up a [[computer cluster]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pelicanhpc.awict.net/|title=PelcianHPC|website=pelicanhpc.awict.net|access-date=2018-12-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160717090223/http://pelicanhpc.awict.net/|archive-date=2016-07-17|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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| [[PureOS]]
| A Linux distribution based on Debian with a focus on privacy, security, and convenience.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gnu.org/distros/free-distros.html|title=GNU.org|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141216063244/http://www.gnu.org/distros/free-distros.html|archive-date=2014-12-16|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fsf.org/news/fsf-adds-pureos-to-list-of-endorsed-gnu-linux-distributions-1|title=FSF adds PureOS to list of endorsed GNU/Linux distributions — Free Software Foundation — working together for free software|website=www.fsf.org|language=en|access-date=2019-07-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190622014743/https://www.fsf.org/news/fsf-adds-pureos-to-list-of-endorsed-gnu-linux-distributions-1|archive-date=2019-06-22|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=pureos|title=DistroWatch.com: PureOS|website=distrowatch.com|access-date=2019-07-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190406110001/https://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=pureos|archive-date=2019-04-06|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.zdnet.com/article/pureos-one-linux-for-both-pcs-and-smartphones/|title=PureOS: One Linux for both PCs and smartphones|website=[[ZDNet]]|language=en|access-date=2019-07-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190325143606/https://www.zdnet.com/article/pureos-one-linux-for-both-pcs-and-smartphones/|archive-date=2019-03-25|url-status=live}}</ref>
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| [[Q4OS]]
| A [[light-weight Linux distribution]] with [[Trinity Desktop Environment|Trinity]] and [[KDE Plasma Workspaces|Plasma]] desktop environments.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://q4os.org/index.html|title=Q4OS|access-date=2021-10-30|archive-date=2014-09-12|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140912083411/https://q4os.org/index.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
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|[[Raspberry Pi OS]]
|Desktop-oriented distribution, formerly known as Raspbian. Developed by the [[Raspberry Pi Foundation]] as the official OS for their family of low-power [[Raspberry Pi]] single-board computers.
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| [[SolydXK]]
| [[Xfce]] and [[KDE]] desktop focused on stability, security and ease of use.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://solydxk.com/|title=SolydXK Community — English|website=solydxk.com|access-date=2018-12-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190122092515/https://solydxk.com/|archive-date=2019-01-22|url-status=live}}</ref>
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| [[SparkyLinux]]
| A Debian-based Linux distribution which provides ready to use, out of the box operating system with a set of slightly customized lightweight desktops. Sparky is targeted to all the computer's users who want replace existing, proprietary driven OS to an open-sourced..
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| [[Sunwah Linux]]
| A Chinese Linux distribution<ref>[http://www.sw-linux.com/en/scripts/main/index.php Sunwah Linux website] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120911140109/http://www.sw-linux.com/en/scripts/main/index.php |date=2012-09-11 }}</ref>
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| [[Tails (operating system)|Tails]] 
| Tails or The Amnesic Incognito Live System' is aimed at preserving privacy and anonymity, with all outgoing connections forced to go through [[Tor (anonymity network)|Tor]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tails.boum.org/|title=Tails - Privacy for anyone anywhere|website=tails.boum.org|access-date=2012-11-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105062508/https://tails.boum.org/|archive-date=2012-11-05|url-status=live}}</ref>
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| [[TurnKey Linux Virtual Appliance Library|TurnKey Linux]]
| Open source project developing a family of free, Debian-based appliances optimized for ease of use in server-type usage scenarios.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.turnkeylinux.org/|title=TurnKey Linux: 100+ free ready-to-use system images for virtual machines, the cloud, and bare metal.|website=www.turnkeylinux.org|access-date=2018-12-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181224073936/https://www.turnkeylinux.org/|archive-date=2018-12-24|url-status=live}}</ref> Based on Debian since 2012; previously based on Ubuntu.
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| [[TrueNAS]]
| Designed for [[network-attached storage]] (NAS) and derived from the [[FreeBSD]]-based FreeNAS (later known as TrueNAS Core or TrueNAS Legacy).
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| [[Twister OS]]
| [[Raspberry Pi OS]] based distribution using [[Xfce]] with themes based on other OSes intended for the [[Raspberry Pi]], [[Rockchip#Featured Products|RK3399]] CPU, and [[x86-64]] architecture.
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| [[Univention Corporate Server]]
| Enterprise distribution with integrated IT infrastructure and identity management system by the company Univention GmbH, Germany. A full version for up to 5 users for tests and for private use can be downloaded for free.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.univention.com/products/ucs/|title=UCS Univention Corporate Server: easy-to-use IT operations|access-date=2018-12-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190128215223/https://www.univention.com/products/ucs/|archive-date=2019-01-28|url-status=live}}</ref>
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| [[Webconverger]]
| [[Debian Live]]-based browser only distribution, similar to ChromeOS. However based on [[Firefox]] and [[dwm]], with no user sign-in, no special hardware required and designed for public places.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://webconverger.com/|title=OPENSOURCE Web Kiosk software by Webconverger|website=webconverger.com|access-date=2018-12-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190122050502/https://webconverger.com/|archive-date=2019-01-22|url-status=live}}</ref>
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| [[Vyatta]]
| Commercial open source network operating system includes routing, firewall, VPN, intrusion prevention and more. Designed to be an open source Cisco replacement.<ref>[http://www.vyatta.org/ Vyatta website] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120424205015/http://www.vyatta.org/ |date=2012-04-24 }}</ref>
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| [[VyOS]]
| Free routing platform. Because VyOS is run on standard amd64, i586 and ARM systems, it is able to be used as a router and firewall platform for cloud deployments.
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===Ubuntu-based===
[[File:UbuntuFamilyTree1210.svg|thumb|upright|Ubuntu family tree]]
[[Ubuntu]] (named after the [[Nguni people|Nguni]] philosophy of ''[[Ubuntu philosophy|ubuntu]]'') is a distribution based on Debian, designed to have regular releases, a consistent user experience and commercial support on both desktops and servers.

==== Current official derivatives ====
These Ubuntu variants, also known as Ubuntu flavours, simply install a set of packages different from the original Ubuntu, but since they draw additional packages and updates from the same repositories as Ubuntu, all of the same software is available for each of them.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ubuntu.com/project/about-ubuntu/derivatives |title=About Ubuntu Derivatives |work=[[Ubuntu]] |access-date=August 19, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120814130011/http://www.ubuntu.com/project/about-ubuntu/derivatives |archive-date=August 14, 2012 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://ubuntu.com/desktop/flavours|title=Ubuntu flavours &#124; Ubuntu|access-date=2022-11-30|archive-date=2022-07-04|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220704094919/https://ubuntu.com/desktop/flavours|url-status=live}}</ref>

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! Distribution !! Description
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| [[Edubuntu]]
| A complete Linux based operating system that was targeted for [[primary education|primary]] and [[secondary education]]. Outdated versions are freely available with community-based support. The Edubuntu community is built on the ideas enshrined in the Edubuntu Manifesto: that software, especially for education, should be available [[Gratis versus Libre|free of charge]] and that software tools should be usable by people in their local language and despite any disabilities.<ref>{{cite web |title=Edubuntu |url=https://www.edubuntu.org/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240930020906/https://www.edubuntu.org/ |archive-date=2024-09-30 |access-date=2005-10-15 |website=www.edubuntu.org}}</ref>
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| [[Kubuntu]]
| An official derivative of Ubuntu Linux using [[KDE]] instead of the [[GNOME]] (or Unity) desktop environment used by default in Ubuntu.<ref>{{cite web |title=Kubuntu - Friendly Computing |url=https://www.kubuntu.org/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241008075614/https://www.kubuntu.org/ |archive-date=2024-10-08 |access-date=2018-12-23}}</ref>
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| [[Lubuntu]]
| An official derivative of the [[Ubuntu]] [[operating system]] that is "lighter, less resource hungry and more energy-efficient", using the [[LXQt]] [[desktop environment]] (used [[LXDE]] before 18.10).<ref name="Distrowatch11May09">{{cite web|url = http://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20090511#news|title = Another day, another Ubuntu derivative.|access-date = 2009-05-21|last = Smart|first = Chris|date = May 2009|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120121065012/http://distrowatch.com/weekly.php?issue=20090511#news|archive-date = 2012-01-21|url-status = live}}</ref><ref name="LXDEBlog">{{cite web|url = http://blog.lxde.org/?p=208|title = Lubuntu? LXDE Meet up with Mark Shuttleworth in Berlin|access-date = 2009-05-21|last = [[LXDE]]|date = February 2009|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120224015352/http://blog.lxde.org/?p=208|archive-date = 2012-02-24|url-status = live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://lubuntu.net/|title=lubuntu|website=lubuntu|access-date=2018-12-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181221225231/https://lubuntu.net/|archive-date=2018-12-21|url-status=live}}</ref>
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| [[Ubuntu Budgie]]
| An official derivative of Ubuntu using [[Budgie (desktop environment)|Budgie]].
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|[[Ubuntu Cinnamon]]
|An official derivative of Ubuntu using the [[Cinnamon (desktop environment)|Cinnamon]] desktop environment.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sneddon |first=Joey |date=2023-03-28 |title=Ubuntu Cinnamon Now Official Ubuntu Flavour |url=https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/03/ubuntu-cinnamon-new-official-flavor |access-date=2023-04-04 |website=OMG! Ubuntu! |language=en-GB}}</ref>
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| [[Ubuntu Kylin]]
| An official derivative aimed at the Chinese market.
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| [[Ubuntu MATE]]
| An official derivative of Ubuntu using [[MATE (software)|MATE]], a desktop environment forked from the now-defunct GNOME 2 code base, with an emphasis on the [[desktop metaphor]].<ref name="Sneddon01Mar15">{{cite news|url = http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2015/02/ubuntu-15-04-beta-downloads-now-live-ubuntu-mate-made-an-official-flavor|title = Ubuntu 15.04 Beta Available to Download, Ubuntu MATE Is Now An Official Flavor|access-date = 1 March 2015|last = Sneddon|first = Joey|date = 1 March 2015|work = OMG Ubuntu|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20150317051604/http://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2015/02/ubuntu-15-04-beta-downloads-now-live-ubuntu-mate-made-an-official-flavor|archive-date = 17 March 2015|url-status = live}}</ref>
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| [[Ubuntu Server]]
| An official derivative made for use in servers & [[IBM mainframe]]s. Ubuntu Server handles mail, controls printers, acts as a fileserver, can host [[LAMP (software bundle)|LAMP]] and more.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ubuntu.com/server|title=Ubuntu Server - for scale out workloads - Ubuntu|website=www.ubuntu.com|access-date=2018-12-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181223192409/https://www.ubuntu.com/server|archive-date=2018-12-23|url-status=live}}</ref>
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| [[Ubuntu Studio]]
| Based on Ubuntu, providing open-source applications for [[multimedia]] creation aimed at the audio, video and graphic editors.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ubuntustudio.org/|title=Ubuntu Studio|access-date=2012-11-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130307102013/http://ubuntustudio.org/|archive-date=2013-03-07|url-status=live}}</ref>
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|[[Ubuntu Unity]]
|An official derivative of Ubuntu using the [[Unity (user interface)|Unity]] desktop environment.<ref name="Evangelho12May20">{{cite web |last=Evangelho |first=Jason |date=12 May 2020 |title=A Surprising New Remix Of Ubuntu 20.04 Brings Unity Back To Life |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonevangelho/2020/05/12/a-surprising-new-remix-of-ubuntu-2004-revives-the-unity-desktop/#1634f35c275b |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20200620203216/https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonevangelho/2020/05/12/a-surprising-new-remix-of-ubuntu-2004-revives-the-unity-desktop/%235fae9b1d275b |archive-date=20 June 2020 |access-date=20 June 2020 |work=[[Forbes]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Ubuntu Unity Becoming An Official Flavor With 22.10 Release |url=https://www.phoronix.com/news/Ubuntu-Unity-22.10-Official |access-date=2022-10-22 |website=www.phoronix.com |language=en |archive-date=2022-10-22 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221022000933/https://www.phoronix.com/news/Ubuntu-Unity-22.10-Official |url-status=live }}</ref>
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| [[Xubuntu]]
| An official derivative of Ubuntu using [[Xfce]]. Xubuntu is intended for use on less-powerful computers or those who seek a highly efficient desktop environment on faster systems, and uses mostly [[GTK]] applications.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://xubuntu.org/|title=Xubuntu|website=xubuntu.org|access-date=2018-12-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181226084929/https://xubuntu.org/|archive-date=2018-12-26|url-status=live}}</ref>
|}

==== Discontinued official derivatives ====
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! Distribution !! Description
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| [[Gobuntu]]
| Gobuntu was an official derivative of the Ubuntu operating system, aiming to provide a distribution consisting entirely of [[free software]]. It was officially announced by Mark Shuttleworth on July 10, 2007, and daily builds of Gobuntu 7.10 began to be publicly released. The project ended around the release of 8.04 and has since merged into mainline Ubuntu as a 'free software' option.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Gobuntu|title=Gobuntu - Ubuntu Wiki|website=wiki.ubuntu.com|access-date=2012-11-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120728113739/https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Gobuntu|archive-date=2012-07-28|url-status=live}}</ref>
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| [[Mythbuntu]]
| Based on Ubuntu and [[MythTV]], providing applications for recording TV and acting as a media center.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mythbuntu.org/|title=Mythbuntu|website=www.mythbuntu.org|access-date=2012-11-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121130183937/http://mythbuntu.org/|archive-date=2012-11-30|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 4 November 2016 the development team announced the end of Mythbuntu as a separate distribution, citing insufficient developers.
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| [[Ubuntu GNOME]]
| Formerly an official Ubuntu variant,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ubuntugnome.org/ubuntu-gnome-approved-as-an-official-flavour/|title=Ubuntu GNOME approved as official flavour - Ubuntu GNOME|last=Tim|date=11 March 2013 |access-date=2013-06-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130602084155/http://ubuntugnome.org/ubuntu-gnome-approved-as-an-official-flavour/|archive-date=2013-06-02|url-status=live}}</ref> but since the main Ubuntu 17.10, which uses [[GNOME Shell]] as its default desktop and GDM as its display manager, this distro has been merged into mainline releases.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://ubuntugnome.org/|title=Ubuntu GNOME - An official flavor of Ubuntu, featuring the GNOME desktop environment.|access-date=2013-06-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130606112502/http://ubuntugnome.org/|archive-date=2013-06-06|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| [[Ubuntu JeOS]]
| "Just Enough OS" – was described as "an efficient variant [...] configured specifically for [[virtual appliance]]s".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://help.ubuntu.com/community/JeOS|title=JeOS - Community Help Wiki|website=help.ubuntu.com|access-date=2012-11-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121023003610/https://help.ubuntu.com/community/JeOS|archive-date=2012-10-23|url-status=live}}</ref> Since the release of Ubuntu 8.10 it has been included as an option as part of the standard Ubuntu Server Edition.
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| [[Ubuntu Mobile]]
| An embedded operating system designed for use on [[mobile device]]s. The operating system will use [[Hildon]] from [[maemo]] as its [[Graphical user interface|graphical frontend]]. [[Ubuntu Touch]] is a successor to Ubuntu Mobile.
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| [[Ubuntu Netbook Edition]]
| Netbook Edition was an official derivative of Ubuntu designed for [[netbook]]s using the [[Intel Atom]] processor. Starting from [[Ubuntu version history#1104|Ubuntu 11.04]], Ubuntu Netbook Edition has been merged into the desktop edition.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.cnet.com/8301-13580_3-9950552-39.html|title=Ubuntu to announce its mobile Linux in June|access-date=2009-03-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080905053516/http://news.cnet.com/8301-13580_3-9950552-39.html|archive-date=2008-09-05|url-status=live}}</ref>
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| [[Ubuntu TV]]
| Designed for use with [[Smart TV|TVs]].<ref>[http://www.ubuntu.com/devices/tv Ubuntu TV website] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121127205500/http://www.ubuntu.com/devices/tv |date=2012-11-27 }}</ref>
|}

==== Unofficial derivatives ====
Unofficial variants and derivatives are not controlled or guided by [[Canonical Ltd.]] and generally have different goals in mind.
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! Distribution !! Description
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| [[BackBox]]
| BackBox is a Linux distribution based on Ubuntu. It has been developed to perform penetration tests and security assessments. Designed to be fast, easy to use and provide a minimal yet complete desktop environment, thanks to its own software repositories, always being updated to the latest stable version of the most used and best known ethical hacking tools.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.backbox.org/|title=Homepage|website=BackBox.org|access-date=2018-12-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181224074209/https://www.backbox.org/|archive-date=2018-12-24|url-status=live}}</ref>
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| [[Bodhi Linux]]
| An Ubuntu-based Linux distribution featuring the Moksha Desktop environment and targeting users who want a minimum of preinstalled software or low system requirements.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bodhilinux.com/|title=Welcome|date=10 August 2014|access-date=23 December 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215131915/https://www.bodhilinux.com/|archive-date=15 December 2018|url-status=live}}</ref>
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|[[Cub Linux]]
|Ubuntu-based distribution designed to mimic the desktop appearance and functionality of ChromeOS.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.linux.com/learn/which-linux-chrome-os-clone-right-you|title=Which Linux Chrome OS Clone is Right For You?|date=17 July 2015|website=Linux.com - The source for Linux information|access-date=16 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180715210632/https://www.linux.com/learn/which-linux-chrome-os-clone-right-you|archive-date=15 July 2018|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.linuxinsider.com/story/82107.html|title=Chromixium Adds Polish to Chrome - Reviews - LinuxInsider|website=www.linuxinsider.com|date=29 May 2015 |access-date=2018-07-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180715235535/https://www.linuxinsider.com/story/82107.html|archive-date=2018-07-15|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.linuxinsider.com/story/83878.html|title=Cub Linux Is a Worthy Chromixium Offspring - Reviews - LinuxInsider|website=www.linuxinsider.com|date=9 September 2016 |access-date=2018-07-16|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180715210737/https://www.linuxinsider.com/story/83878.html|archive-date=2018-07-15|url-status=live}}</ref>
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| [[dyne:bolic]]
| [[Live CD]] geared toward multimedia (audio and video) production, but comes with other non-media specific application (e.g. word processor, desktop publisher)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.dynebolic.org/ |title=dyne:bolic website |access-date=2012-11-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090710002857/http://www.dynebolic.org/ |archive-date=2009-07-10 |url-status=live }}</ref>
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| [[EasyPeasy]]
| Fork of Ubuntu designed for netbooks<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.geteasypeasy.com/ |title=EasyPeasy website |access-date=2012-11-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121126083716/http://www.geteasypeasy.com/ |archive-date=2012-11-26 |url-status=live }}</ref>
|-
| [[Eeebuntu OS|Eeebuntu]]
| Specifically for the Eee PC range of netbooks, based on Debian. Also rebranded as Aurora OS.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://auroraos.org/ |title=Aurora website |access-date=2012-11-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100630075322/http://www.auroraos.org/ |archive-date=2010-06-30 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
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| [[Element OS]]
| Based on [[Xubuntu]], made for [[Home theater PC]]s<ref>[http://www.elementmypc.com/main/index.php Element OS website] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121121042717/http://www.elementmypc.com/main/index.php |date=November 21, 2012 }}</ref>
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| [[elementary (operating system)|elementary OS]]
| A distribution focusing mainly on non-technical users, has a [[pay what you want]] model.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://elementary.io/|title=The fast, open, and privacy-respecting replacement for Windows and macOS ⋅ elementary OS|publisher=elementary, Inc.|website=elementary.io|access-date=2018-12-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181224043337/https://elementary.io/|archive-date=2018-12-24|url-status=live}}</ref>
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| [[Emmabuntüs]]
| Based on [[Xubuntu]] designed to facilitate the repacking of computers donated to [[Emmaus (charity)|Emmaüs]] Communities.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://emmabuntus.sourceforge.io/mediawiki/index.php/Emmabuntus:Community_portal/en|title=Emmabuntus:Community portal/en - Emmabuntus|website=emmabuntus.sourceforge.io|access-date=2018-12-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181224074044/https://emmabuntus.sourceforge.io/mediawiki/index.php/Emmabuntus:Community_portal/en|archive-date=2018-12-24|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|[[GalliumOS]]
|A Linux distribution for ChromeOS devices by the community-supported GalliumOS project. Gallium is based on [[Xubuntu]] and maintains compatibility with the [[Ubuntu (operating system)|Ubuntu]] repositories.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.infoworld.com/article/3004051/galliumos-beta-released-for-chromebooks-and-chromeboxes.html|title=GalliumOS Linux beta released for Chromebooks and Chromeboxes|last=Lynch|first=Jim|date=2015-11-12|website=InfoWorld|language=en|access-date=2020-04-29|archive-date=2019-03-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190323032856/https://www.infoworld.com/article/3004051/galliumos-beta-released-for-chromebooks-and-chromeboxes.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| [[GendBuntu]]
| A version adapted for use by [[France]]'s [[National Gendarmerie]].
|-
| [[Goobuntu]]
| An Ubuntu-based distribution that was used internally by [[Google]] (until changing to non-Ubuntu, Debian-based [[GLinux]]); not available outside of Google
|-
| [[gOS (operating system)|gOS]]
| Used the GNOME desktop environment with user interface enhancements to make it work more like [[Mac OS X]], it also featured [[Google Apps]], [[Picasa]], [[Google Gadgets]] and other web-based applications, and came with [[Wine (software)|Wine 1.0]] pre-installed. Now discontinued.
|-
| [[Joli OS]]
| Joli OS (formerly named Jolicloud) is in development and Pre-beta testing. Joli OS is built upon Debian and Ubuntu 9.10, but is tweaked to be more suitable for computers that have weaker specifications in terms of disk storage, memory and screen size. It is designed to run on relatively low-powered netbook computers.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jolicloud.com/|title=Jolicloud|last=Jolicloud|website=Jolicloud|access-date=2018-12-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110221100048/http://www.jolicloud.com/|archive-date=2011-02-21|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| [[Karoshi (operating system)|Karoshi]]
| A formerly [[PCLinuxOS]]-based distribution designed for use in schools.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.linuxschools.com/forum/index-main.php|title=Linux Schools - Linux Schools|website=www.linuxschools.com|access-date=2018-12-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181208000929/https://www.linuxschools.com/forum/index-main.php|archive-date=2018-12-08|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| [[KDE neon]]
| Focused on the development of KDE. The emphasis is on [[bleeding edge]] [[software suite|software packages]] sourced directly from [[KDE]] and offers [[programmers]] early access to new [[feature (software design)|features]], but potentially at the cost of greater susceptibility to [[software bugs]].<ref name="networkworld1">{{cite web|url=https://www.networkworld.com/article/948000/kdes-new-linux-distro-terrible-idea-or-simply-a-huge-mistake.html|title=KDE's new Linux distro KDE Neon: Terrible idea, or simply a mistake?|first=Bryan|last=Lunduke|date=10 February 2016|access-date=2019-07-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240426190330/https://www.networkworld.com/article/948000/kdes-new-linux-distro-terrible-idea-or-simply-a-huge-mistake.html|archive-date=2024-04-26|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| [[LiMux]]
| A project by the city council of [[Munich]], [[Germany]]
|-
|[[Linux Caixa Mágica]]
|[[Portugal|Portuguese]] Linux distribution.<ref>{{Cite web |title=DistroWatch.com: Linux Caixa Mágica |url=https://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=caixamagica |access-date=2023-08-28 |website=distrowatch.com}}</ref>
|-
| [[Linux Lite]]
| The purpose of Linux Lite is to introduce [[Windows]] users to [[Linux]], and provide them with a comfortable and useful user experience. It is designed to be simple and suitable for new [[Linux]] users who want a lightweight, highly responsive, and fully functional environment.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.linuxliteos.com/|title=Linux Lite Easy to Use Free Linux Operating System|website=www.linuxliteos.com|access-date=2016-03-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160326101458/https://www.linuxliteos.com/|archive-date=2016-03-26|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| [[Linux Mint]]
| Linux Mint synchronizes its release-cycle with Ubuntu's long-term support, and is tailored to user-friendliness for desktop users.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://linuxmint.com/|title=Main Page - Linux Mint|first=Carlos Porto of Design|last=Drifter|website=linuxmint.com|access-date=2012-11-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121130234754/http://www.linuxmint.com/|archive-date=2012-11-30|url-status=live}}</ref> Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE) is Mint's Debian stable based version. Its purpose is to use Debian base packages/kernel under the hood should Ubuntu ever disappear. It's also used by Mint developers to develop their Cinnamon desktop.
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| [[LinuxMCE]]
| ''Linux Media Center Edition'', a Kubuntu-based distribution that provides in-depth HTPC functionality as well as home automation.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.linuxmce.com/|title=Home: LinuxMCE home automation|website=www.linuxmce.com|access-date=2012-11-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121203081628/http://www.linuxmce.com/|archive-date=2012-12-03|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| [[LinuxTLE]]
| A Thai Linux distribution. Not maintained.<ref>[http://www.opentle.org/ LinuxTLE website] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050913194804/http://www.opentle.org/ |date=2005-09-13 }}</ref>
|-
| [[LliureX]]
| A distribution by the [[Generalitat Valenciana]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Mestre a casa - - LliureX - LliureX |url=https://mestreacasa.gva.es/web/lliurex/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130607101833/http://mestreacasa.gva.es/web/lliurex/ |archive-date=2013-06-07 |access-date=2012-11-30 |website=mestreacasa.gva.es}}</ref>
|-
| [[LXLE Linux]]
| A [[light-weight Linux distribution]] based on Lubuntu, using the [[LXDE]] desktop environment.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://lxle.net/|title=LXLE website|access-date=2021-10-30|archive-date=2013-03-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130317023400/https://lxle.net/|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| [[MAX (operating system)|MAX]]
| Stands for MAdrid LinuX. Used in education.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.educa2.madrid.org/web/max|title=MAX website|access-date=2012-11-30|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100527003238/http://www.educa2.madrid.org/web/max|archive-date=2010-05-27|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
|[[Maya (operating system)|Maya OS]]
|A distribution developed by [[Ministry of Defence (India)|Indian Ministry of Defence]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Peri |first=Dinakar |date=2023-08-08 |title=India Defence Ministry to replace Microsoft OS with Maya |url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/defence-ministry-to-replace-microsoft-os-with-maya/article67172875.ece |access-date=2024-04-30 |work=The Hindu |language=en-IN |issn=0971-751X}}</ref>
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| [[Molinux]]
| Ubuntu based initiative to introduce the [[Castile-La Mancha]] community in Spain to the information society.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bilib.es/molinux/|title=Molinux website|access-date=2013-04-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130425113826/http://www.bilib.es/molinux/|archive-date=2013-04-25|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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| [[Netrunner (operating system)|Netrunner]]
| Kubuntu based distribution with complete software and codecs installed, developed by [[Blue Systems]] (also sponsoring Kubuntu and LinuxMintKDE).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.netrunner.com/|title=Netrunner|website=Netrunner|access-date=2018-12-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181127151653/https://www.netrunner.com/|archive-date=2018-11-27|url-status=live}}</ref>
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| [[Nova (operating system)|Nova]]
| [[Cuba]]n state-sponsored distribution developed at the [[University of Information Science]], [[Havana]]. Formerly based on Gentoo.
|-
| [[OpenGEU]]
| Ubuntu based distribution with Enlightenment window manager, previously known as Geubuntu.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://launchpad.net/opengeu|title=OpenGEU in Launchpad|website=launchpad.net|date=19 September 2008 |access-date=2013-04-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130522040602/https://launchpad.net/opengeu|archive-date=2013-05-22|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| [[Peppermint OS]]
| A light-weight LXDE distribution for [[cloud application]]s through its own Ice Framework using the Chromium Web Browser. Based on [[Lubuntu]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.peppermintos.com/release-notes/|title=About Peppermint OS|access-date=2010-09-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101003095716/http://peppermintos.com/release-notes/|archive-date=2010-10-03|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| [[Pinguy OS]]
| An Ubuntu-based distro for people that have never used Linux before or for people that want an out-of-the-box working OS without having to tweak a fresh installation of Ubuntu or other Ubuntu-based distro.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pinguyos.com/|title=Pinguy OS - Because using a computer is meant to be easy!|website=www.pinguyos.com|access-date=2011-12-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111216144740/http://www.pinguyos.com/|archive-date=2011-12-16|url-status=usurped}}</ref>
|-
| [[Pop!_OS]]
| An Ubuntu-based distro developed by [[System76]] predominantly for use on hardware that they manufacture.
|-
| [[Poseidon Linux]]
| For academic and scientific use. Based on Ubuntu, but enhanced by GIS/maps, numerical modelling, 2D/3D/4D visualization, statistics, tools for creating simple and complex graphics, programming languages.
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| [[Sabily]]
| Ubuntu based distribution for Muslims (formerly Ubuntu Muslim Edition)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sabily.org/website/ |title=Sabily website |access-date=2013-04-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180729223804/http://www.sabily.org/website/ |archive-date=2018-07-29 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Unmaintained
|-
| [[SuperGamer]]
| A [[Live DVD]] distribution focused on [[Linux gaming|gaming]] formerly based on [[VectorLinux]].
|-
| [[Trisquel GNU/Linux]]
| Fully [[Free software|free-software]] system without proprietary software or firmware and uses the [[Linux-libre]] kernel deblob script, based on Ubuntu LTS Releases<ref>{{cite web|url=https://trisquel.info/en|title=Trisquel GNU/Linux - Run free!|website=trisquel.info|access-date=2018-12-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181224074203/https://trisquel.info/en|archive-date=2018-12-24|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| [[UberStudent]]
| For higher education and advanced secondary students, those who teach them, and lifelong learners<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.uberstudent.org/|title=UberStudent - Linux for Learners|website=www.uberstudent.org|access-date=2013-04-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130602195451/http://uberstudent.org/|archive-date=2013-06-02|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| [[Ututo]]
| Ututo UL ("Ubuntu-Libre") Distributes Simusol, a system to simulate Solar Energy projects, returned to the heart of the project. Discontinued.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ututo.org/en/|title=Ututo–Home|first=Diego|last=Saravia|work=ututo.org|access-date=1 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180831091212/http://ututo.org/en/|archive-date=31 August 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|-
| [[Vinux]]
| A Linux distribution designed for [[visual impairment|visually impaired]] users<ref>{{cite web|url=http://vinuxproject.org/|title=Vinux website|access-date=2013-04-27|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130720120346/http://vinuxproject.org/|archive-date=2013-07-20|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|-
| [[Wubuntu]]
| Former LinuxFX. Also known as "Windows Ubuntu". The distribution aims to imitate Microsoft operating system [[Windows 11]].<ref>{{Citation | url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonevangelho/2020/07/10/ubuntu-based-linux-os-similar-to-windows-10/?sh=7669938221b9| title=Meet The Unique Linux OS That Looks Shockingly Similar To Windows 10| date= 2020-07-10| accessdate=2024-03-22}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://wubuntu.org/|title=Wubuntu Official Web-site|first=|last=|work=wubuntu.org|access-date=21 July 2024| language=en}}</ref>
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| [[Zorin OS]]
| Zorin OS is a user-friendly distribution that can emulate the look and feel of [[Microsoft Windows]] or [[macOS]]. It is meant for users unfamiliar with Linux.<ref>{{cite web |title=Zorin OS - About |url=https://zorinos.com/about/ |website=Zorin OS |publisher=Zorin Group |access-date=21 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190413024219/https://zorinos.com/about/ |archive-date=13 April 2019 |url-status=live }}</ref>
|}

===Knoppix-based===
[[File:KnoppixFamilyTree1210.svg|thumb|Knoppix family tree]]
[[Knoppix]] (a [[portmanteau]] of the surname ''Knopper'' from [[Klaus Knopper]] and [[Unix]]) itself is based on Debian. It is a live distribution, with automated hardware configuration and a wide choice of software, which is decompressed as it loads from the drive.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://knoppix.net/wiki/Main_Page|title=Knoppix Documentation Wiki|website=knoppix.net|access-date=2012-11-18|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121207162804/http://knoppix.net/wiki/Main_Page|archive-date=2012-12-07|url-status=live}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable"
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! Distribution !! Description
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| [[Damn Small Linux]]
| A small Linux distro designed to run on older hardware. It is commonly used on [[virtual machine]]s due to low memory requirements.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.damnsmalllinux.org/|title=DSL information|website=www.damnsmalllinux.org|access-date=2012-11-29|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180930162042/http://www.damnsmalllinux.org/|archive-date=2018-09-30|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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| [[Feather Linux]]
| Boots from either a CD or a [[USB flash drive]]. Uses [[Knoppix]]-based hardware detection and the [[Fluxbox]] window manager.<ref>[http://featherlinux.berlios.de/ Feather Linux website] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050703012324/http://featherlinux.berlios.de/ |date=2005-07-03 }}</ref>
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