Editing List of Linux distributions (section)

==== 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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| [[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>
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| [[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>
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|[[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>
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| [[GendBuntu]]
| A version adapted for use by [[France]]'s [[National Gendarmerie]].
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| [[Goobuntu]]
| An Ubuntu-based distribution that was used internally by [[Google]] (until changing to non-Ubuntu, Debian-based [[GLinux]]); not available outside of Google
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| [[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.
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| [[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>
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| [[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>
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| [[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>
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| [[LiMux]]
| A project by the city council of [[Munich]], [[Germany]]
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|[[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>
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| [[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>
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| [[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>
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| [[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>
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| [[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>
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| [[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>
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| [[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>
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|[[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.
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| [[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>
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| [[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>
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| [[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>
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| [[Pop!_OS]]
| An Ubuntu-based distro developed by [[System76]] predominantly for use on hardware that they manufacture.
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| [[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
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| [[SuperGamer]]
| A [[Live DVD]] distribution focused on [[Linux gaming|gaming]] formerly based on [[VectorLinux]].
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| [[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>
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| [[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>
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| [[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>
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| [[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>
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| [[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>
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