linux distros
BlackArch Linux is an Arch Linux -based distribution for penetration testers and security researchers. The repository contains 2554 tools. You can install tools individually or in groups. BlackArch Linux is compatible with existing Arch installs.
ReactOS™ is an Open Source effort to develop a quality operating system that is compatible with applications and drivers written for the Microsoft® Windows™ NT family of operating systems (NT4, 2000, XP, 2003, Vista, Seven).
The ReactOS project, although currently focused on Windows Server 2003 compatibility, is always keeping an eye toward compatibility with Windows Vista and future Windows NT releases.
The code of ReactOS is licensed under GNU GPL 2.0.
ReactOS is currently an Alpha quality operating system. This means that ReactOS is under heavy development, things may not work well and it can corrupt the data present on your hard disk. It is recommended to test ReactOS on a virtual machine or on a computer with no sensitive or critical data!
Endless OS is a Linux-based operating system which provides a simplified and streamlined user experience using a customized desktop environment forked from GNOME 3. Rather than using a traditional Linux package management system, Endless OS uses a read-only root file system managed by OSTree with application bundles overlaid on top.
Preloaded with content Endless comes with more than 100 free apps and powerful tools that don’t require an Internet connection.
Simple as a smartphone Endless is designed to feel natural and intuitive, making it easy to use even if you have little or no computer experience.
No hidden costs Endless is free to download, and software updates are automatically included. It's also virus-resistant, saving you money at every step.
Connect to the world When you are connected to the internet, Endless works like any other computer, so you can search the web or stay in touch with friends.
MX Linux is a cooperative venture between the antiX and former MEPIS communities, using the best tools and talents from each distro. It is a midweight OS designed to combine an elegant and efficient desktop with simple configuration, high stability, solid performance and medium-sized footprint.
Download Zen Installer for free. A Graphical Installer for Arch Linux. The Zen Installer provides a full graphical (point and click) environment for installing Arch Linux. It provides support for installing multiple desktop environments, AUR support, and all of the power and flexibility of Arch Linux with the ease of a graphical installer.
The ISO will boot the live environment, and then download the most current stable version of the installer after your connected to the internet. So, you will always get the newest installer with updated features!
ChimeraOS (formerly GamerOS) is an operating system that provides an out of the box couch gaming experience. After installation, boot directly into Steam Big Picture and start playing your favorite games.
If you want Steam in your living room, you want ChimeraOS.
easy to install boot into your new gaming system within minutes
powerful app use the built-in web app to install and manage games from any device
minimal only what you need to play games and nothing more
out of the box start playing right away with zero configuration for supported games
always up to date regular updates delivering the latest drivers and software
zero downtime updates fully automatic updates that run in the background without disrupting gameplay
controller first fully controller compatible interface
use any controller support for Xbox, PlayStation, Steam controllers and more
play any game support for Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and dozens of console platforms
SteamOS is a Arch Linux based Linux distribution designed to run Valve's Steam and Steam games. It also provides a desktop mode KDE Plasma which can run regular Linux applications. In addition to an Arch Linux base, SteamOS features various third-party drivers and updated graphics stack, a newer Linux kernel with long-term support, and a custom graphics compositor designed to provide a seamless transition between Steam, its games and the SteamOS system overlay. The base operating system is open-source software, but the Steam client is proprietary.
Solus Operating System is a Linux distribution built from scratch, exclusively for desktop systems. There is no scope-creep associated with generic platforms, and the project aims to provide a modern and focused desktop-centric solution, that is designed to keep out of the way of the user, working intuitively with virtually no configuration required. As such there is a stronger emphasis on multimedia and “home-computing” enabling, as well as enabling desktop users to go about their daily professional lives with ease.
Are you that distro-hopper that always have been curious to try Archlinux, but aren’t confident enough to do the install process and dealing with bleeding-edge releases after install, or are you already familiar with Archlinux, but you’re looking for an express install with a system that’s close to your beloved Distro? No matter which category you’re in, we can offer you the solution to make your jump-start in the flexible and wonderful world that an Arch-based distro can offer.
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Windowsfx was developed to take advantage of the entire learning curve of native users of the Microsoft © Windows® platform. That said, Windowsfx is expected to look and behave similarly to Microsoft © Windows®.
Compatibility with Microsoft Windows applications
Windowsfx maintains optimal compatibility with applications developed for Microsoft® Windows®. Install the .exe / .msi compatibility mode on the control panel so that your computer can run programs of this format with just two clicks.
Active directory and workgroup compatibility Windowsfx maintains optimal compatibility with Microsoft® Windows® networks. With Windowsfx you can create shares by right clicking on the folders you want to share. By clicking on the network icon in the file manager, you can easily navigate within your workgroup. Windowsfx also allows you to join a Microsoft Active Directory network using your control panel credentials, in a simple and transparent way.
Complete office suite Windowsfx was developed for production. Editing texts, creating spreadsheets and presentations has never been easier. The office suite that comes with Windowsfx is fully compatible with all available document formats.
Ready to work from home Windowsfx is designed to work online. Take advantage of all communication programs available on Windowsfx. Skype, Teams, Zoom, Telegram, Teamviewer and Anydesk, vmWare Horizon and Citrix Receiver are some of the applications pre-installed on Windowsfx.
Features
I2P is an anonymizing network, offering a simple layer that identity-sensitive applications can use to securely communicate. All data is wrapped with several layers of encryption, and the network is both distributed and dynamic, with no trusted parties. I2P Project - www.i2p2.de
With IprediaOS you get this
I2P Router Anonymous BitTorrent client Anonymous e-mail client Anonymous IRC client Browse Internet anonymously Find anonymous eepSites (i2p sites)
System requirements
A blank CD or DVD or a blank 1GB+ USB stick (or a virtualization product like VirtualBox). A 400MHz or faster processor At least 768 MB memory (RAM), 1 GB recommended for best performance At least 10 GB hard drive space (only required for installation)
Community
Join Ipredia on Facebook, Google+ or GitHub to learn more about how you can help the Ipredia Project.
Chat with us Join us on IRC: #ipredia, #ipredia-sv (in IprediaOS) Communicate through code Write new features and track down bugs: git.ipredia.org - pkgs.ipredia.org
Linux Kodachi operating system is based on Debian 8.6 it will provide you with a secure, anti forensic, and anonymous operating system considering all features that a person who is concerned about privacy would need to have in order to be secure.
Kodachi is very easy to use all you have to do is boot it up on your PC via USB drive then you should have a fully running operating system with established VPN connection + Tor Connection established + DNScrypt service running. No setup or Linux knowledge is required from your side we do it all for you. The entire OS is functional from your temporary memory RAM so once you shut it down no trace is left behind all your activities are wiped out.
Kodachi is a live operating system, that you can start on almost any computer from a DVD, USB stick, or SD card. It aims at preserving your privacy and anonymity, and helps you to:
Use the Internet anonymously. All connections to the Internet are forced to go through the VPN then Tor network with DNS encryption. Leave no trace on the computer you are using unless you ask it explicitly. Use state-of-the-art cryptographic and privacy tools to encrypt your files, emails and instant messaging.
Kodachi is based on the solid Linux Debian with customized XFCE this makes Kodachi stable, secure, and unique
Whonix is a desktop operating system designed for advanced security and privacy. Whonix mitigates the threat of common attack vectors while maintaining usability. Online anonymity is realized via fail-safe, automatic, and desktop-wide use of the Tor network. A heavily reconfigured Debian base is run inside multiple virtual machines, providing a substantial layer of protection from malware and IP address leaks. Commonly used applications are pre-installed and safely pre-configured for immediate use. The user is not jeopardized by installing additional applications or personalizing the desktop. Whonix is under active development and is the only operating system designed to be run inside a VM and paired with Tor.
Based on Tor Whonix utilizes Tor's free software, which provides an open and distributed relay network to defend against network surveillance.
Isolation Connections through Tor are enforced. DNS leaks are impossible, and even malware with root privileges cannot discover the user's real IP address.
Compatibility Whonix is available for all major operating systems. Most commonly used applications are compatible with the Whonix design.
Zorin OS is a multi-functional operating system designed specifically for Windows users who want to have easy and smooth access to Linux. It is based on Ubuntu which is the most popular Linux operating system in the world.
Zorin OS features the unique Zorin Appearance app, which allows you to change the desktop to resemble the environment you're familiar with, whether it's Windows, macOS or Linux. Other unique programs include Zorin Web Browser Manager and Zorin Background Plus.
Zorin OS gives users more flexibility. It allows you to use Zorin OS alongside your current operating system and run Microsoft Windows programs in Zorin OS with the help of WINE and PlayOnLinux.
Out-of-the-box software: Zorin OS is packed with all the software you'll ever need out of the box. From office software to video editors, it's got it all.
Deepin is an easy-to-use Chinese distribution based on Debian. Its features include pre-configured Chinese applications and tools, such as Chinese input method, the LibreOffice office suite, Chinese-English and English-Chinese dictionaries, and Chinese TrueType fonts. It also delivers a highly customised GNOME 3 desktop and a large number of usability enhancements.
Deepin is based on Debian and makes use of the Debian software repositories. As such, both distributions are very similar. deepin's main difference is the Deepin Desktop Environment, developed specifically for deepin. It is a modern desktop environment intended to be attractive and intuitive for novice users.
The seamless collaboration of deepin operating system and applications allows you to perfectly do many things, no matter you browse web pages, enjoy movies, do social interaction through network or do daily office work. Adhering to perfect unity of refinement and simplicity, we have devoted countless efforts to deepin, carving and polishing every detail, thus to give you more outstanding experience.
Alpine Linux is a security-oriented, lightweight Linux distribution based on musl libc and busybox.
Qubes is an open source operating system designed to provide strong security for desktop computing.
Qubes takes an approach called security by compartmentalization, which allows you to compartmentalize the various parts of your digital life into securely isolated compartments called qubes.
This approach allows you to keep the different things you do on your computer securely separated from each other in isolated qubes so that one qube getting compromised won’t affect the others. For example, you might have one qube for visiting untrusted websites and a different qube for doing online banking. This way, if your untrusted browsing qube gets compromised by a malware-laden website, your online banking activities won’t be at risk. Similarly, if you’re concerned about malicious email attachments, Qubes can make it so that every attachment gets opened in its own single-use disposable qube. In this way, Qubes allows you to do everything on the same physical computer without having to worry about a single successful cyberattack taking down your entire digital life in one fell swoop.
The Amnesic Incognito Live System (Tails) is a Debian 9 based live CD/USB with the goal of providing complete Internet anonymity for the user. The product ships with several Internet applications, including web browser, IRC client, mail client and instant messenger, all pre-configured with security in mind and with all traffic anonymised. To achieve this, Incognito uses the Tor network to make Internet traffic very hard to trace.
Priorities for the next years:
ADOPTION Improve installation instructions Give some love: Fix unsupported Wi-Fi cards. Explain better what Tails is and what makes it so awesome. Tails for blind users
RESISTANCE TO REMOTE EXPLOITATIONS: HTTPS only mirrors for protection Critical parts of Tails audited
COMMUNITY GROWTH, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION Create outreach especially to under-represented Recruit new workers and Lower technical requirements for them so we can get more people involved
APPLICATIONS AND FEATURES Screen locker. [DONE] Tails Server: run onion services fron tails! :-) Support GUI's to mount VeraCrypt volumes GUI for the Additional Packages persistent feature: Easily add software to Tails. Mobile msg applications: investigate if we could support Signal, Firechat etc. Provide a GUI for backups
SUSTAINABILITY OF CORE CODE Basing Tails on rolling snapshots of Debian Priority for core code than polishes Port complex shells to Python Robust GMT time snyc
USER RESEARCH Perform surveys. Find more people to describe our users Power our help desk with a tracker
FUNDING FROM PRIVATE PARTNERS Strenghten our relationships with existing ones. Contact more potential ones. Document better benefits for partners
INFRASTRUCTURE MIGRATIONS Update our infrastructure to: Have a better server infrastructure to handle our growing Self-host our website as boum.org won't be hosting anymore
ROBUST AUTOMATED TESTS Local Git repos Our own email server Notify devs on failure
Parrot is a GNU/Linux distribution based on Debian Testing and designed with Security, Development, and Privacy in mind.
It includes a full portable laboratory for security and digital forensics experts, but it also includes all you need to develop your own software or protect your privacy while surfing the net.
Features
Secure Always updated, frequently released and fully sandboxed! Everything is under your complete control.
Free (as in freedom) Feel free to get the system, share with anyone, read the source code and change it as you want! this system is made to respect your freedom, and it ever will be.
Lightweight We care about resources consumption, and the system has proven to be extremely lightweight and run surprisingly fast even on very old hardware or with very limited resources.
Ubuntu is a community developed, Linux-based operating system that is perfect for laptops, desktops and servers. It contains all the applications you need - a web browser, presentation, document and spreadsheet software, instant messaging and much more.
Pop!_OS is an operating system for STEM and creative professionals who use their computer as a tool to discover and create. Unleash your potential on secure, reliable open source software. Based on your exceptional curiosity, we sense you have a lot of it.
elementary OS is a free, fast and aesthetically pleasing operating system based on Ubuntu .
elementary OS ships with a carefully curated selection of apps that cater to every day needs so you can spend more time using your computer and less time cleaning up bloatware.
An Ubuntu Distribution that aims to make the switch to Linux easier, simpler and faster not just for Windows users but also Mac and Linux Distro users alike for free. Feren OS aims to be one of the best Distros, if not OSs out there...
Kali Linux is a Debian-derived Linux distribution designed for digital forensics and penetration testing, originally forked from Backtrack Linux by the Offensive Security team.
Kali Linux is preinstalled with numerous penetration-testing programs, including Nmap (a port scanner), Wireshark (a packet analyzer), John the Ripper (a password cracker), and Aircrack-ng (a software suite for penetration-testing wireless LANs). Users may run Kali Linux from a hard disk, live CD, or live USB. It is a supported platform of the Metasploit Project's Metasploit Framework, a tool for developing and executing security exploits.
Kali Linux is distributed in 32- and 64-bit images for use on hosts based on the x86 instruction set, as well as an image for the ARM architecture for use on the Raspberry Pi computer and on Samsung's ARM Chromebook.
Manjaro is a user-friendly Linux distribution based on the independently developed Arch operating system. Within the Linux community, Arch itself is renowned for being an exceptionally fast, powerful, and lightweight distribution that provides access to the very latest cutting edge – and bleeding edge – software. However, Arch is also aimed at more experienced or technically-minded users. As such, it is generally considered to be beyond the reach of those who lack the technical expertise (or persistence) required to use it.
Developed in Austria, France, and Germany, Manjaro provides all the benefits of the Arch operating system combined with a focus on user-friendliness and accessibility. Available in both 32 and 64 bit versions, Manjaro is suitable for newcomers as well as experienced Linux users. For newcomers, a user-friendly installer is provided, and the system itself is designed to work fully ‘straight out of the box’ with features including:
- Pre-installed desktop environments
- Pre-installed graphical applications to easily install software and update your system, and
- Pre-installed codecs to play multimedia files
For more experienced – and adventurous – users Manjaro also offers the configurability and versatility to be shaped and moulded in every respect to suit personal taste and preference. Furthermore, a minimalist NET-Edition is also available in both 32 and 64 bit versions. Stripped of any pre-installed software, this provides a base installation on which to build your own system; starting from a command line, be completely free to chose your own greeters, desktops, hardware drivers, software applications, and so on!
Arch Linux is an independently developed, x86_64 optimized GNU/Linux distribution targeted at competent Linux users. It uses pacman, its home-grown package manager, to provide updates to the latest software applications with full dependency tracking. Operating on a rolling release system, Arch can be installed from a CD image or via an FTP server. The default install provides a solid base that enables users to create a custom installation. In addition, the Arch Build System (ABS) provides a way to easily build new packages, modify the configuration of stock packages, and share these packages with other users via the Arch Linux user repository.
Linux Mint is an elegant, easy to use, up to date and comfortable GNU/Linux desktop distribution. Linux Mint is an Ubuntu -based distribution ( so Debian based ) whose goal is to provide a more complete out-of-the-box experience by including browser plugins, media codecs, support for DVD playback, Java and other components. It also adds a custom desktop and menus, several unique configuration tools, and a web-based package installation interface. Linux Mint is compatible with Ubuntu software repositories.
Linux Mint was started as a fork of Ubuntu Linux, while still relying upon the Ubuntu repositories. There are various versions, all free of cost, but some include proprietary codecs, which can not be distributed without license restrictions in certain countries. Linux Mint is quickly supplanting Ubuntu as the world's most popular desktop Linux solution.
Some of the reasons for the success of Linux Mint are:
- It works out of the box, with full multimedia support and is extremely easy to use.
- It's both free of cost and open source.
- It's community-driven. Users are encouraged to send feedback to the project so that their ideas can be used to improve Linux Mint.
- Based on Debian and Ubuntu, it provides about 30,000 packages and one of the best software managers.
- It's safe and reliable. Thanks to a conservative approach to software updates, a unique Update Manager and the robustness of its Linux architecture, Linux Mint requires very little maintenance (no regressions, no antivirus, no anti-spyware...etc).
