Open Source OS & Utility Software

Lubuntu

Lubuntu is a free and light-weight Linux desktop distribution developed by the Lubuntu Community. The distribution combines the stability of Ubuntu with the faster LXQt desktop to provide a snappy operating system for low-spec computers. Lubuntu has been in active development since 2011 where it was first introduced with the LXDE desktop environment.

JingOS

JingOS is a free and open-source Linux distro designed specifically for tablets. The operating system take design ideas from iOS and iPad and brings them to Linux eco-system. It comes several basic mobile Linux apps, including Calendar, Timer, Files, Media Player, and Calculator. Yet it is still a fully functional operating system that can run Linux-based desktop apps like VS Code, Libre Office, Kdenlive and more. Allowing users to be as productive as they would on a desktop computer.

Collapse OS

The creator or Collapse OS predicts a global supply chain collapse before the year 2030 and is building the operating system to counter such an event. Collapse OS is designed to run on minimal and improvised machines, interface through improvised means (serial, keyboard, display), edit text and binary contents, compile assembler source for a wide range of MCUs and CPUs, read and write from a wide range of storage devices and assemble itself and deploy to another machine. The goal of the project is to be as self-contained operating system that can be built without external resources like internet, on a machine of personal design, built from scavenged parts with low-tech tools.

Guix

Guix is an advanced distribution of the GNU operating system. The operating system is released under the GNU General Public License is 100% free to use and distribute. Guix supports transactional upgrades and roll-backs and unprivileged package management. At the core of Guix is an hackable system that provides Guile Scheme APIs that includes high-level embedded domain-specific languages to define packages and whole-system configurations.

AlmaLinux

An open-source RHEL fork built by the team at CloudLinux, inspired by the community. As a standalone, completely free OS, AlmaLinux OS enjoys $1M in annual sponsorship from CloudLinux Inc. Wich will be dedicated to support future RHEL® releases of AlmaLinux OS and provide ongoing development efforts that are governed by the members of the community.

Void Linux

Void Linux is an independent Linux distribution that uses the X Binary Package System package manager, which was designed and implemented from scratch, and the runit init system.

The Void (Linux) distribution. Void is a general purpose operating system, based on the monolithic Linux kernel. Its package system allows you to quickly install, update and remove software; software is provided in binary packages or can be built directly from sources with the help of the XBPS source packages collection.

Puppy Linux

Puppy Linux is a collection of multiple Linux distributions, built on the same shared principles, built using the same set of tools, built on top of a unique set of puppy specific applications and configurations and generally speaking provide consistent behaviours and features, no matter which flavours you choose.

Manjaro Linux

A Linux-based distribution suitable for newcomers and experienced computer users alike. With Manjaro Linux the user have full control over your operating system and hardware, without restrictions. Manjaro Linux is developed and distributed free and open-source under a rolling release cycle that allows anyone to take part in the development of the operating system. This makes it ideal for people who want to learn how Linux works and how it is different to other operating systems.

NixOS

NixOS is a unique Linux distribution that takes a unique approach to system configuration and package management. The operating system is built on top of the Nix package manage and uses a declarative configuration and allows reliable system upgrades. The open source project started as a research project and has since then grown into a fully fledged operating system with tools dedicated to DevOps and task automation.

Peppermint OS

Peppermint OS is Ubuntu-based Linux distribution that uses LXDE desktop environment. It aims to provide a familiar environment for newcomers to Linux. Peppermint OS requires relatively low hardware resources to run, which makes it a perfect choice for older or lower specced hardware. The operating system follows the Ubuntu release cyckle and provides support for LTS releases.