Linux Distributions
Welcome to ibiblio's Linux Distribution homepage! This page lists linux distributions that we host or mirror, it is not an exhaustive list. To access a distribution, simply click on its title. Please find a link to the distribution's homepage beneath each description.
If you prefer to browse the linux distribution directory tree itself, please use ftp://ibiblio.org/pub/linux/distributions/. Please note that several of our more popular Linux distributions (Debian, Gentoo, Mandrake, Redhat, etc.) are on their own server, distro.ibiblio.org. If you are looking for a distribution and can't find it on ibiblio.org proper, please look in the same directory on the distro machine.
If you need help with installation, you might refer to The Linux Installation HOWTO at tldp.org. For questions on individual distributions, please refer to that distribution's homepage.
These distributions are freely available for download and distribution under Open Source copyleft and licensing restrictions. Please refer to each package for copying and distribution restrictions. See copyleft & licensing for overview explanation of Open Source licensing.
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7linux 7linux is small, fast distribution built from scratch. Its main characteristics are: use of 7z compression, pkgtools from Slackware, Enlightenment and KDE desktops. Distribution homepage |
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AdminsParadise AdminsParadise VoIP PBX is a full Web-based phone and fax solution that integrates the best-of-breed open source VoIP software. It runs Asterisk 1.4.1, hylafax, avantfax, and PHP5 with a themed, easy-to-use, Web-based interface. |
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ALT Linux Developed in Russia, ALT Linux is a universal distribution created by an international team of free software developers. ALT Linux Junior is a single-disk distribution for home computers, designed especially for beginners, easy to install and use. ALT Linux Master is a universal distribution which can be used on a server or on a workstation. It is equally useful for software developers. ALT Linux Castle is a protected server distributions on the basis of RSBAC system. Russian Distribution homepage, English Distribution homepage |
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Amigo Linux AMIGO Linux is one of the easiest ways yet to run Linux. Just unzip on a FAT partition and boot. No installation needed! The first time Amigo runs it will quickly detect your system's hardware and configure itself. Pre-installed GUI desktop and power-user let you get right to work. No configuration needed! Easiest way yet to install a Slackware-compatible distro. Small (+200MB), fast distro is nearly as easy to use as a 'live-CD Linux' but without the disadvantages. Runs with as little as 16MB RAM! This is Low-Fat Linux at its' best. Distribution homepage |
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Annvix Annvix is a free secure Linux-based operating system produced by the Annvix development team and Danen Consulting Services. The Annvix project aims to provide a secure, stable, and fast Linux distribution specifically tailored to servers that provide reliable services such as Email, Web, DNS, FTP, File sharing, and more. Distribution homepage |
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Arch Linux Arch Linux is an i686-optimized linux distribution based on ideas from CRUX. It is lightweight and contains the latest stable versions of software. Packages are in .tar.gz format and are tracked by a package manager that is designed to allow easy package upgrades. Arch is quite streamlined compared to some other distributions. A default Arch install leaves you with a solid base; from there, you can add packages to create the custom installation you're looking for. Distribution homepage |
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Archo-Debian Linux Arco-debian is a bootable CD Linux with automatic hardware detection is originally based on Knoppix and Kurumin. Single CD includes apache2, mysql, php4 and kde-3.5.5. Distribution homepage |
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Arklinux Ark Linux is a Linux distribution designed especially for desktop use, primarily for people without prior Linux experience. Its main goal is ease of use, and the inclusion of many tools end users will need. Distribution homepage |
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Aurora Linux Aurora Linux is a port of RedHat Linux (now Fedora) to Sun SPARC processor based machines. Distribution homepage |
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Baslinux BasicLinux is a multipurpose mini-Linux that boots from HD, FD or CD-ROM. The 2mb package provides the usual rescue/repair tools, but it can also dial an ISP and browse the net, or act as a router/firewall. BasicLinux uses a newbie-friendly shell and editor, and it would make a good introductory Linux for a DOS dinosaur. Distribution homepage |
| Bayanihan Linux Bayanihan Linux is a complete open source-based desktop solution for office and school use. It is a package that includes an operating system, a word processor, spreadsheet program, presentation software, email facility, an internet browser, and a graphics editor. This complete system is packaged in a single easy-to-install CD. The word "Bayanihan" relates to a Filipino tradition where people in a community help their neighbour in physically moving their house to a different place. The most recent versions of Bayanihan Linux are based on Debian GNU/Linux; previous releases (3.1 and earlier) were based on Fedora Core and Red Hat Linux. Distribution homepage |
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Blag Linux and GNU BLAG is a Linux distribution based on Fedora Core and reduced to one CD. It includes useful applications missing from Fedora Core (e.g. mp3, p2p, apt, etc...), as well as a suite of graphics, Internet, audio, video, office, and peer-to-peer file sharing applications. BLAG is up-to-date with all Fedora errata fixes at time of release and uses synaptic for easy upgrades. The name stands for Brixton Linux Action Group, which works to overthrow corporate control of information and technology through community action and to spread Free Software. Distribution homepage |
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College Linux CollegeLinux is a new, stand-alone operating system based on Slackware Linux and created by the Robert Kennedy College, Delémont, Switzerland. The aim of this experimental Linux distribution is to provide to RKC students and student population at large with an operating system which is easy to install and use and which provides an alternative to the traditional commercial operating systems. Distribution homepage |
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CrunchBang Linux CrunchBang Linux is an Ubuntu based distribution featuring the lightweight Openbox window manager and GTK+ applications. The distribution has been built and customised from a minimal Ubuntu install. The distribution has been designed to offer a good balance of speed and functionality. CrunchBang Linux is currently available as a LiveCD; however, best performance is achieved by installing CrunchBang Linux to your hard disk. Distribution homepage |
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Damnsmall Linux Damn small Linux is a very small live CD Linux distribution. It has a working desktop environment yet is small enough to fit on a business card-size CD. Distribution homepage |
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Linux DaVinci Linux DaVinci is an operating system based upon Slax, which permits to develop and fullfill italian schools necessities about computer science course into college schools. Distribution homepage |
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Debian Debian is kernel independent. It currently uses the Linux kernel but work is in progress to provide Debian for other kernels, using Hurd. It offers more than 2250 free software packages (based on GNU tools). Distribution homepage |
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Deli Linux A Linux distribution for old computers, Deli Linux is a distribution for old x86 compatible computers from 486 to Pentium III with 32 to 128 MB RAM. It is based on uClibc and provides a full graphical Environment with a web browser, an e-mail client and an office package Distribution homepage |
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Dyne:bolic Linux Dyne:bolic GNU/Linux is a live bootable distribution working directly from the CD without the need to install or change anything on harddisk. It can recognize most of your hardware devices and offers a vast range of softwares for sound and video production, streaming, 3d modeling, peer to peer and filesharing, deejaying and veejaying, games, a world navigator with detailed maps and factbooks and muchmore. Distribution homepage |
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Elemental Linux Server The Elemental Linux Server (ELS) is designed from the outset to be a minimal, no-frills server distribution. There is no GUI, everything is console-based. There is no package manager, packages are installed from .tar.gz files. There is no administration tool, all configuration is done by manually editing files in the /etc directory. Distribution homepage |
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E-Loop E-Loop is a linux distribution on a bootable cd that mounts a serpent encrypted filesystem on a windows partition. It also includes scripts to encrypt personal files. |
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Engarde A secure distribution of Linux that implements advanced security techniques. It can be used as a Web, DNS, e-mail, database, e-commerce, and general Internet server. Includes acomplete suite of e-business services, intrusion alert capabilities, improved authentication and access control utilizing strong cryptography, and complete SSL secure web-based administration capabilities. Distribution homepage |
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Epidemic Epidemic GNU/Linux is a Brazilian Live-CD Linux Distribution based on Debian. The focus is the desktop use. New users will just use the base CD, experienced users can add more software, change the configurations etc. Distribution homepage |
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Fedora The Fedora Project is a Red-Hat-sponsored and community-supported open source project, though it is not a supported product of Red Hat, Inc. The goal of The Fedora Project is to work with the Linux community to build a complete, general purpose operating system exclusively from free software. The project will produce time-based releases of Fedora Core about 2-3 times a year with a public release schedule. The Red Hat engineering team will continue to participate in the building of Fedora Core and will invite and encourage more outside participation than was possible in Red Hat Linux. Distribution homepage |
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Generations Generations Linux is a bootable ISO live GNU/Linux operating environment. The ISO9660 image file can be used to burn a CD-ROM or used with virtualization products such as VMware Player or VirtualBox. The minimal requirements is an Intel 80486 processor and 64MB of memory. Generations Linux operating environment nickname is: vortex. The ultra-light desktop environment uses fluxbox and a GTK+ based panel for a familiar start menu, docklets such as a clock, volume control, and battery monitor (when battery detected), and built-in managenent of desktop shortcut icons. The name of the ISO9660 image is in the form: generations- Distribution homepage |
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Gentoo Gentoo Linux is a versatile and fast, completely free x86-based Linux distribution geared towards developers and network professionals. Unlike other distros, Gentoo Linux has an advanced package management system called Portage. Portage is a true ports system in the tradition of BSD ports, but is Python-based and sports a number of advanced features including dependencies, fine-grained package management, "fake" (OpenBSD-style) installs, safe unmerging, system profiles, virtual packages, config file management, and more. Distribution homepage |
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Gibraltar Gibraltar, a Debian GNU/Linux based firewall distribution, available for download. This Gibraltar does not need to be installed on a harddisk but can be run directly from the bootable, live CD-ROM. All software packages written for Gibraltar, including the shell scripts for booting, maintaining and administering it, can be distributed under the terms of the GNU general public license. The complete, bootable ISO images of Gibraltar can be used freely but commercial distribution is restricted. German Distribution homepage, English Distribution homepage |
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Gobolinux GoboLinux is a Linux distribution that breaks with the historical Unix directory hierarchy. Basically, this means that there are no directories such as /usr and /etc. The main idea of the alternative hierarchy is to store all files belonging to an application in its own separate subtree; therefore we have directories such as /Programs/GCC/2.95.3/lib. Distribution homepage |
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gOS gOS is an easy-to-use, Ubuntu-based distribution designed for less technical computer users. Its main features are the use of Enlightenment as the default desktop and tight integration of various Google products and services into the product. Distribution homepage |
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Granular Granular is a Linux Operating System that is intended to be as user-friendly and flexible as possible. For potential newcomers unfamiliar with Linux, Granular is an excellent starting point and one that will make their introduction to Linux as easy and smooth as possible. Distribution homepage |
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GUFI GUFI is a complete universal operating system for your computer that can be used instead of Microsoft Windows or Macintosh. Distribution homepage |
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KateOS KateOS is a free (as in freedom) multitasking operating system targeted toward intermediate Unix users. It combines the most popular Open Source software with its own original solutions. KateOS has a simple yet fully functional and fully-featured TGZex package system which makes system administration and updating a breeze. KateOS also has a set of text-mode and graphical tools for system configuration, user-friendly text-mode and graphical installation systems, a unified PAM authorization system, and many more solutions which make system maintenance a lot easier while preserving the classical Unix structure of the system. The main foci of KateOS are efficiency, security, reliability, and low system requirements. Support for common multimedia is also included. Distribution homepage |
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Knoppix KNOPPIX is a bootable CD with a collection of GNU/Linux software, automatic hardware detection, and support for many graphics cards, sound cards, SCSI and USB devices and other peripherals. KNOPPIX can be used as a Linux demo, educational CD, rescue system, or adapted and used as a platform for commercial software product demos. Distribution homepage |
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Knoppix_NSM Knoppix-NSM is dedicated to providing a framework for individuals wanting to learn about Network Security Monitoring (NSM) or who want to quickly and reliably deploy a NSM capability in their network. Our goal is to provide an introduction to NSM and a distribution that can be used as a launch pad to bigger and better things. We have tried to do most of the hard work to help you get up and running as fast as possible so you can spend more time learning about NSM, leaving the details as a latter exercise once familiar with the concepts. Distribution homepage |
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LadyBug LadyBug is a french GNU/Linux Live System base on PCLINUXOS and SAM. It's a installable LiveCD or LiveUSB. It uses Mandriva tools, PCLINUXOS base, synaptic, xfce4 and mklivecd script. You can make your own modification and remaster it simply. Distribution homepage |
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Lamppix LAMPPIX is a Linux live CD originating in Germany, based on Knoppix and Damn Small Linux. It comes with the XAMPP web server, MySQL database, PHP and Perl scripting languages, as well as other tools to run PHP-driven web pages directly off a CD-ROM. Distribution homepage |
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Mandriva Linux Mandriva Linux (formerly Mandrakelinux or Mandrake Linux) is a Linux distribution created by Mandriva (formerly Mandrakesoft). It uses the RPM Package Manager. The product lifetime of Mandriva Linux releases is 18 months for base updates and 12 months for desktop updates. Distribution homepage |
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Mepis MEPIS Linux is a Debian-based desktop Linux distribution designed for both personal and business purposes. It includes cutting-edge features such as a live, installation and recovery CD, automatic hardware configuration, NTFS partition resizing, ACPI power management, WiFi support, anti-aliased TrueType fonts, a personal firewall, KDE, and much more. Distribution homepage |
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Morphix Morphix is a modular Linux distribution, based on Knoppix (which is in turn based on Debian). Morphix uses the Live CD features of Knoppix, but it is more modular. Different modules can be combined on a CD for varying purposes, making Morphix a sort of Live CD construction kit. Distribution homepage |
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openSUSE The openSUSE project is a worldwide community program sponsored by Novell that promotes the use of Linux everywhere. The program provides free and easy access to openSUSE. Here you can find and join a community of users and developers, who all have the same goal in mind to create and distribute the world's most usable Linux. openSUSE also provides the base for Novell's award-winning SUSE Linux Enterprise products. Distribution homepage |
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OpenWall Openwall GNU/*/Linux (or Owl for short) is a security-enhanced operating system with Linux and GNU software as its core, compatible with other major distributions of GNU/*/Linux. It is intended as a server platform. And, of course, it is free. Distribution homepage |
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PCLinuxOS PCLinuxOS is an English only live CD initially based on Mandrake Linux that runs entirely from a bootable CD. Data on the CD is uncompressed on the fly, allowing up to 2GB of programs on one CD including a complete X server, KDE desktop, OpenOffice.org and many more applications all ready to use. In addition to the live CD, you can also install PCLinuxOS to your hard drive with an easy-to-use livecd-installer. Additional applications can be added or removed from your hard drive using a friendly apt-get front end via Synaptic. Distribution homepage |
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PC/OS Its the first Linux based distribution that provides ease of use out of the box. It provides all multimedia codecs out of the box, an easy to use and simplified interface. Great compatibility with older hardware to help you extend your hardware and software investments. Distribution homepage |
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PCPAC The PCPAC project describes a method for converting a Linux desktop distribution into a safe, reliable and efficient PAC, a Public Access Computer, for a library, school or waiting room. The intention is to have discussions about distros and scripts. Distribution homepage |
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pdaXrom pdaXrom is a cross-platform Linux distribution with own build system. Its targets are PDA and embedded systems. pdaXrom uses X11 for GUI applications, hence greater versatility, improved portability and better performance. Distribution homepage |
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Pendrive Linux A Portable Linux Operating system that you can bring with you on a USB hard drive, flash pendrive, thumbdrive, flashdrive, ipod, phone or other mobile device. Distribution homepage |
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Phantomix Phantomix is a Live CD for anonymous surfing, chatting and other internet based applications. Intended uses: 1) Personal / private anonymous internet surfing, 2) Demo CD for raising security anonymity awareness. Phantomix is based on the KNOPPIX Live CD. It comes with a preconfigured tor and privoxy. Tor and privoxy will be started during the boot sequence. After booting from the CD, the user is in the common KNOPPIX KDE Environment. Access to the internet is configured to be routed via tor/privoxy for anonymous surfing. Distribution homepage |
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poly-p-ux A Linux Operating system designed to run on very old 386, 486, and pentium computers. Distribution homepage |
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Puppy Linux Puppy Linux is a Live CD Linux distribution that is very small and focuses on ease of use. If the computer has at least 256 MB of RAM, the entire operating system and all the applications will run from RAM, allowing the boot medium to be removed after the operating system starts. Applications such as SeaMonkey, AbiWord, Gnumeric, and Gxine/xine are included. The distribution is actively developed by Barry Kauler and other active members of the community. Distribution homepage |
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PuppyRus PuppyRus linux is a Russian version of Puppy Linux. Distribution homepage |
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RoboHobby Linux LiveCD Knoppix-Based Linux LiveCD for robotics hobbyists. Distribution homepage |
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ROOT Linux ROOT is a GNU/Linux operating system aiming for speed, simpleness and flexibility. It contains many high quality software packages for both server and workstation use. Distribution homepage |
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Sabayon Linux Sabayon Linux is an operating system powered by the Linux kernel and GNU. There are many Linux flavors, but most geeks just call them distributions. We are a Linux distribution, though, and try to provide our users the best and most complete computing experience. Sabayon Linux uses Gentoo Linux as its base. It is (and always will be) 100% compatible with it. We are one of the most scalable distributions and are happy to support everyone from the most creative kernel hacker to the newbie. Distribution homepage |
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Slack390 Slack/390 is the official port of Slackware Linux to the IBM mainframe platform. It is intended to be a maintained, Free/Libre, and free (no charge) Linux/390 distribution. Slack/390 is kept as close as possible to the Intel Slackware distribution, with some exceptions due to the different needs of the two platforms. Distribution homepage |
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Slackware Linux Slackware has offered a stable and secure Linux distribution for UNIX veterans as well as an easy-to-use system for beginners. Slackware configurations are applicable for either server or workstation. Distribution homepage |
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SME Server The SME Server is an open-source software package that, when installed on a PC-compatible computer, transforms it into a easy-to-use, Linux-based communications server. SME Server, a modified version of Red Hat Linux, is a complete suite of essential networking services for internal and external communications and collaboration. This standard Linux distribution has been simplified by making all of the configuration decisions in advance, such as which server packages to run, how permissions and security should be set, how the disk should be partitioned, how the directories should be organized so that the servers are properly integrated with one another, and so on. Distribution homepage |
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SoL SoL is short for Server optimized Linux and is a Linux distribution completely independent from other Linux-distributions. It was built from the original src-packages and is optimized for heavy-duty server work. It contains all common server applications. Distribution homepage |
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SourceMage Source Mage is a source-based GNU/Linux distribution based on a Sorcery metaphor of "casting" and "dispelling" programs, which we refer to as "spells", and a package manager called "Sorcery". Our packages are designed to allow the user to customize the package any way they want (custom CFLAGS, LDFLAGS, ./configure flags, etc.) as well as offering as many of the package options as possible to the user up-front (you will not need to know what options a package has or what optional dependencies it can use ahead of time). All of our scripts are GPL'd and our package manager and packages are written in bash, so they are easy to learn and modify. Sorcery supports custom packages maintained by users, which can override the default package and will never be touched by updates. Distribution homepage |
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StartCom Enterprise Linux The StartCom Linux operating systems are based on the Red Hat Enterprise and Fedora source code, each modified with reliability, security and efficiency in mind, to fit the tasks assigned to each flavor of StartCom Linux. Distribution homepage |
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T2 T2 started as a community driven fork from the ROCK Linux Project with the aim to create a decentralized development and clean a framework for spin-off projects and customized distributions. Another goal was to provide a more continous release stream for stable security updates. With T2 you can define targets for various purposes, ranging from embedded linux systems with a few MB of size over server configurations to a full desktop system featuring X.Org foundation, KDE, Gnome, OpenOffice.Org and many more. Those targets can be compiled for use on the most common architectures: Alpha, ARM, HPPA (incl. HPPA64), IA64, MIPS, PowerPC (incl. PowerPC-64), SPARC (incl. SPARC64), SuperH, x86 (incl. x86-64) - theoretically any GCC/Linux supported one. T2 comes with many predefined targets (desktop, router, live CD ...) and over 2000 package descriptions ready to build. Distribution homepage |
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TinyMe Linux TinyMe is a remaster of PCLinuxOS. It comes packaged in a miniscule 200MB or smaller ISO. We do this for those of you who have old computers, like to mess around with small/fast systems, or just want a minimal environment. TinyMe is comparable to distributions like Puppy, AntiX, and DSL. If you like small distributions of Linux, give TinyMe a try. Distribution homepage |
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Trustix Secure Linux Comodo has announced that it will discontinue all distribution, updates and direct support for Trustix Secure Linux effective December 31, 2007. The user support forum at www.trustix.org/forum will continue to remain online throughout 2008. Distribution homepage |
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UltimaLinux Ultima Linux is a fast, powerful, and above all convenient computer operating system, available for Intel and AMD-based personal computers. Features KDE, Mozilla Firefox/Thunderbird, OpenOffice, and more. Distribution homepage |
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UltimaLinux Ultima Linux is a fast, powerful, and above all convenient computer operating system, available for Intel and AMD-based personal computers. Features KDE, Mozilla Firefox/Thunderbird, OpenOffice, and more. Distribution homepage |
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UW-Linux UW-Linux is a gnu/linux distribution based Slackware It is a live-cd so you can boot and run it from the cdrom drive. It's kind of S-T-D distribution, with a lot of admin stuff. But it could be used as a multimedia distribution (mplayer, xmms etc. included) Distribution homepage |
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Vector Linux Vector Linux is a small, fast, Intel Linux operating system based on one of the original Linux distributions, Slackware. Slackware has been traditionally known to be about as user friendly as a coiled rattlesnake and that's where Vector Linux comes into play. VL is a bloat free, easy to install, configure and maintain Slackware-based system. Distribution homepage |
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Video Linux VideoLinux is a PCLinuxOS-based distribution with focus on DVD backups, video encoding and transcoding, DVD authoring, format conversion and pretty much anything else you could do with video. VideoLinux brings a wealth of open source video tools to the desktop while hightlighting easy to use GUI editors like Kino, AcidRip, Avidemux, KLVEmkdvd, Kmenc15, Kdenlive, and dvd::rip. It includes audio and video players (xmms, kaffeine, xine), text editors, Web Browsers, Network tools, Development Eniviroments, and an FTP client to facilitate your video processing needs. Distribution homepage |
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Zenarch Zenarch is a hybrid/modular live cd based on slax and archlinux OS. |
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Zenwalk Zenwalk is a GNU/Linux operating system, designed to provide the following characteristics: Modern and user-friendly (latest stable software, selected applications); Fast (optimized for performance capabilities); Rational (one mainstream application for each task); Complete (full development/desktop/multimedia environment); Evolutionary (simple network package management tool - netpkg). Distribution homepage |
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