Software for humans of indeterminate age. We don't know how old you are. We don't want to know. We are legally required to ask. We won't.
Artix Linux is a fork (or continuation as an autonomous project) of the Arch-OpenRC and Manjaro-OpenRC projects. Artix Linux offers a lightweight, rolling-release operating system featuring the OpenRC init software.
Devuan GNU+Linux is a fork of Debian without systemd that allows users to reclaim control over their system by avoiding unnecessary entanglements and ensuring Init Freedom.
EndeavourOS is an Arch-based distro that provides an Arch experience without the hassle of installing it manually for both x86_64 and ARM systems. After installation, you’re provided with a lightweight and almost barebones environment ready to be explored with your terminal...
FreeDOS is a complete, free, 100% MS-DOS compatible operating system. Works on old hardware, in DOS emulators, and in embedded systems.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
Garuda Linux is an appealing Arch Linux-based distribution with BTRFS (modern filesystem), Linux-zen kernel, auto snapshots, gaming edition, and many more bleeding edge features. Besides its sharp focus on performance, Garuda Linux also simplifies the user experience by...
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Omarchy is an Arch-based Linux distribution featuring the Hyprland tiling window manager. It ships with what a modern software developer would need to be productive immediately, including Neovim, Spotify, Chromium, Typora, Alacritty, LibreOffice and Zoom.
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Parrot is a GNU/Linux distribution based on Debian Testing and designed with Security, Development, and Privacy in mind.
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Slackware Linux is an advanced Linux operating system, designed with the twin goals of ease of use and stability as top priorities. Including the latest popular software while retaining a sense of tradition, providing simplicity and ease of use alongside flexibility and power...
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...
Linux-based operating system with a customizable interface for Windows users, dual-boot support, WINE compatibility, pre-installed software, and easy setup.
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Mobile
GrapheneOS is a privacy and security focused mobile OS with Android app compatibility developed as a non-profit open source project. It's focused on the research and development of privacy and security technology including substantial improvements to sandboxing, exploit...
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Great list! I was going to post this, but it looks like you beat me to it.
Just as a helpful reference, you can include details regarding the source indicating these distributions are opposing the age verification law.
Slackware Linux: https://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/showthread.php?p=6626190 Zorin OS: https://forum.zorin.com/t/statement-about-age-verification-laws/61052 GrapheneOS: https://x.com/GrapheneOS/status/2034957604682621229 Artix Linux: https://forum.artixlinux.org/index.php/topic,9304.msg55607.html#msg55607 Garuda Linux: https://forum.garudalinux.org/t/a-statement-on-age-verification-the-state-of-the-community-discourse/47652 Void Linux: https://www.reddit.com/r/voidlinux/comments/1ryhgpl/comment/obeigup/ EndeavorOS Linux: https://endeavouros.com/news/whats-new-in-endeavouros-titan-release/ GhostBSD: https://forums.ghostbsd.org/d/793-freebsd-and-age-verification Parrot OS: https://parrotsec.org/blog/2026-04-02-our-statement-about-age-verification/
Note that I haven't seen any public statement from DHH (for Omarchy), the Devuan team, or FreeDOS indicating their opposition to this law. I'll provide additional commentary if I do, or you can do your own updates. Appreciate sharing this very important list!