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    Rescatux

    Rescatux

    Easy to use Repair distribution for both Gnu/Linux and Windows systems

    Rescatux is a GNU/Linux repair cd (and eventually also Windows) but it is not like other rescue disks. Rescatux comes with Rescapp. Rescapp is a nice wizard that will guide you through your rescue and repair tasks. When the wizard is not able to solve your problem you can also enjoy of Rescatux unique support features: * Chat: Open the chat for asking help directly in Rescatux channel. * Share log: After running an option you can share its log (the action registry that it has done) so that in the chat they can help you better. O better, even, you can help debug and fix Rescatux bugs on the fly. * Share log on forum: Prepares a forum post alike text so that you can just copy and paste it in your favourite forum. Logs are nicely inserted into it with [CODE] symbols. * Boot Info Script: Run Boot Info Script option to share your computer configuration (specially boot one).
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    Ultimate Edition

    Ultimate Edition

    An Ubuntu remix for both new and experienced Linux sophisticates

    Ultimate Edition Linux, previously "Ubuntu Ultimate Edition". We cater to a large base of *nix users including, but certainly not limited to gamers & low resource computers. We have a Ultimate Edition for virtually any user.
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    Downloads: 731 This Week
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    salix
    Salix is a linux distribution based on Slackware that is simple and easy to use. Salix aims to be completely backwards compatible with Slackware, so Slackware users can benefit from Salix repositories.
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    Downloads: 406 This Week
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    Network Security Toolkit (NST)

    Network Security Toolkit (NST)

    A network security analysis and monitoring toolkit Linux distribution.

    Network Security Toolkit (NST) is a bootable ISO image (Live USB Flash Drive) based on Fedora 42 providing easy access to best-of-breed Open Source Network Security Applications and should run on most x86_64 systems. The main intent of developing this toolkit was to provide the security professional and network administrator with a comprehensive set of Open Source Network Security Tools. The majority of tools published in the article: Top 125 Security Tools by INSECURE.ORG are available in the toolkit. An advanced Web User Interface (WUI) is provided for system/network administration, navigation, automation, network monitoring, host geolocation, network analysis and configuration of many network and security applications found within the NST distribution. In the virtual world, NST can be used as a network security analysis, validation and monitoring tool on enterprise virtual servers hosting virtual machines.
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    Downloads: 211 This Week
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    OS-uninstaller

    OS-uninstaller

    Remove any operating system in 1 click !

    See https://sourceforge.net/p/os-uninstaller/wiki
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    Downloads: 189 This Week
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    RebornOS

    RebornOS

    Made For You - Made With You

    RebornOS is an Arch Linux based distribution whose goal is to make Arch Linux more approachable to beginners. We stick close to Arch Linux, offer choices without much bloat, and we provide quite a bit more support and handholding than typical distributions so that beginners don't feel overwhelmed.
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    Downloads: 245 This Week
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    Robolinux

    Robolinux

    Announcing Robolinux Cinnamon 14.1

    Announcing The New Robolinux Series 14 Mate LTS - 2034 Robolinux is very pleased to announce a completely new 14.1 Mate privacy centered 1inux operating system you can download freely while also offering our users an optional 14+ advanced upgrade which comes with our Untracker and FAAST Boot along with one click popular privacy software installers like Tor and I2p, Wireshark and Bleachbit plus many more for a fair and reasonable price. Robolinux14.1-Mate is ideal for beginners and advanced users. We are proud that it comes with Enoch AI which is TOTALLY 100% PRIVATE, FREE, HONEST & UNCENSORED built into Robolinux Cinnamon 14.1 The Robolinux 14.1 version with rock solid Long Term Support through 2034! requires users to set secure boot in their BIOS. It is currently available in the Cinnamon desktop flavor. we will release series 14 Xfce version in the next two months.For more information please see Readme file. Warmest regards John Martinson Robolinux.org
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    Downloads: 95 This Week
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    BerserkArch

    BerserkArch

    A bleeding-edge, security-centric Arch-based Linux distribution.

    BerserkArch is a security-focused, performance-tuned Linux operating system (OS) based on Arch Linux, designed for developers, hackers, and technical users. A bleeding-edge, security-centric Arch-based Linux distribution crafted for hackers, developers, and nerds alike. Following the Arch Linux philosophy, it is designed to be highly customizable, allowing users to build their environment with only the components they need, rather than having a lot of pre-installed software like some other security distributions (e.g., Kali Linux). As an Arch-based distribution, it benefits from the rolling release model, providing users with the latest software versions and kernel updates. BerserkArch is a dist "designed to make you powerful" for specific use cases like reverse-engineering binaries and automating exploits, rather than being an easy-to-use distribution for general beginners.
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    Downloads: 280 This Week
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    <<Hack|Track GNU/Linux

    <<Hack|Track GNU/Linux

    Distro Penetrasing Live System Burn to USB Flash Disk & Run.

    <<Hack|Track GNU/Linux is an open source operating system developed by the HTGL Project from Indonesia which provides penetration testing.
    Downloads: 107 This Week
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    TobbeOS

    TobbeOS

    TobbeOS is a GNU/Linux distro based on Arch linux

    Welcome to TobbeOS!! TobbeOS is a GNU/Linux distro based on Arch linux, it is a full desktop with Qtile as its window manager and much more. Important keys to know about: Mod = Super key (Windows key) Mod + E - Open Emacs - Need to install with script tobbeos/emacs_install.sh Mod + Return - Open Terminal (Kitty) Mod + s - Show hotkeys Mod + left Shift + s - Show alias for fish shell Mod + left Shift + Tab - Open web browser (Zen) Mod + left Shift + q - kill window Mod + d - Rofi (Program Launcher) !!!!! ISO is moved, go to: https://tobbeos.lysakermoen.com/ and install latest ISO !!!!!
    Downloads: 168 This Week
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    NebiOS Alternative Mirror (Official)

    NebiOS Alternative Mirror (Official)

    An Ubuntu Linux-based OS that aims to end user.

    NebiOS is Ubuntu-based secure, privacy-focused universal OS for daily life, creativity, gaming & more. Official mirror - use if main site has download issues. Main site: https://nebios.org ⚠️ DON'T DOWNLOAD FROM UNKNOWN SOURCES! 🛡️ Privacy: NebiOS has no telemetry, no background data services, no tracking daemons, and cannot send any personal data without user action. Full policy: nebisoftware.com/legal/privacy.html === 🚀 NebiOS X out now! ⚠️ Note on Virtual Machines: NebiOS X is optimized and designed for real hardware performance and native GPU acceleration. Virtualization platforms (VMware, VirtualBox, GNOME Boxes, etc.) may show degraded graphics or system performance. For accurate testing, please install NebiOS X on physical hardware. === System Requirements and informations about before installation can be found at https://nebios.org/download (select your version for it)
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    Downloads: 90 This Week
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    DracOS GNU/Linux Remastered
    What is DracOS GNU/Linux Remastered ? DracOS GNU/Linux Remastered ( https://github.com/dracos-linux ) is the Linux operating system from Indonesia , open source is built based on Debian live project under the protection of the GNU General Public License v3.0. This operating system is one variant of Linux distributions, which is used to perform security testing (penetration testing). Dracos linux in Arm by hundreds hydraulic pentest, forensics and reverse engineering. Use a GUI-based tools-tools the software using the CLI (command line interface) and GUI (graphical user interface) to perform its operations. Now Dracos currently already up to version 3.1.5 with the code name "KUNTILANAK WITH REMASTERED".
    Downloads: 33 This Week
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    KaNaPi

    KaNaPi

    Educational Linux Distribution

    Main goals: * Prepare operating system based on Linux kernel and free software for use at home from scratch by building sources. Binary packages/images are also available. * Each package is installed in separate directory, so you can use different versions of applications and libraries by design. * There is only one user 'kanapi' with root permissions, so you don't have to login, remember passwords, etc. * Simple configuration * Automatic compilation.
    Downloads: 32 This Week
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    Entropy Linux

    Entropy Linux

    Arch based, Modern, Midweight, Practical, Experimental, AMD, Szmelc

    Based on Arch. Built for Power Users and Sysadmins. Built for those who demand control over their system. Optimized for AMD™, it features a global dark theme and a suite of powerful tools for advanced users. Developed by two lead devs and their squad, it’s raw, unpolished, and built for those who love to tinker, learn, and push boundaries. Why Entropy? Power & Flexibility: Designed for power users, sysadmins, and DevOps pros. Advanced Toolset: Custom utilities to boost productivity, AMD™ Optimized: Engineered for peak performance on AMD hardware. Part of a Vision: A key piece of an evolving ecosystem, connecting projects seamlessly. Entropy is a constantly evolving system—designed to be explored, tweaked, and refined. Some setup may be required, but that’s part of the fun. What to Expect? A robust, adaptable distro with powerful tools and limitless customization. Occasional bugs, experimental features, and hidden easter eggs because pushing limits isn’t always smooth!
    Downloads: 7 This Week
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    Ubix Linux

    Ubix Linux

    The Pocket Datalab

    Ubix stands for Universal Business Intelligence Computing System. Ubix Linux is an open-source, Debian-based Linux distribution geared towards data acquisition, transformation, analysis and presentation. Ubix Linux purpose is to offer a tiny but versatile datalab. Ubix Linux is easily accessible, resource-efficient and completely portable on a simple USB key. Ubix Linux is a perfect toolset for learning data analysis and artificial intelligence basics on small to medium datasets. You can find additional information, technical guidance, and user credentials on the project website https://ubix-linux.sourceforge.io/ or on the project subreddit https://reddit.com/r/UbixLinux.
    Downloads: 18 This Week
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    DCMLinux - Dicom Linux Distribution

    DCMLinux - Dicom Linux Distribution

    Dicom PACS solution for free.

    DCMLinux is a complete PACS system, free of charge. Its core is an Ubuntu 14.04 system fully updated and it contains the DCM4CHEE as its PACS server. In the near future it will contain many other addons such as Weasis, Oviyam, Care2x, etc. Just download the iso, burn it to a CD and boot it up. No need to configure any files of dcm4chee, DCMLinux installer asks for everything it needs to configure a running PACS in minutes. Project Wiki : http://wiki.dcmlinux.org Project Forums: http://forums.dcmlinux.org
    Downloads: 9 This Week
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    A variant of Ubuntu specifically for the asus eee-pc and other netbook type computers.
    Downloads: 12 This Week
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    This project is for maintaining a linux system that concentrates on math, logic, and geometry related softwares.
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    ObsidianOS

    ObsidianOS

    ObsidianOS is an GNU/Linux distro with an A/B partition style.

    ObsidianOS is an Multi-base GNU/Linux distro with an A/B partition style so if a package has a breaking change that causes some issues, you can just reboot into the other partition and restore the other one, while relying on the robustness of EXT4 (or f2fs).
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    Downloads: 9 This Week
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    Portable Linux

    Portable Linux

    Portable Ubuntu Linux for Scientific Computing

    Released August 22, 2013 Lubuntu Blends: Biochemistry 13.04 (Raring) v5.44 Linux Kernel Image 3.8.0-29 Lubuntu Blends are pre-installed Wubi disk image remixes of Ubuntu and Debian Science meta packages, A custom boot loader allows installations to be copied and automatically booted from most external or USB flash drives. Once up and running, use earlier Lubuntu Remix README instructions here until documentation is updated. https://sourceforge.net/projects/portable-linux/files/ Installation 1. Download the Wubi installer http://releases.ubuntu.com/saucy/wubi.exe 2. Install any flavor of Ubuntu. 3. Swap out the root.disk with the ones provided here. Overview LAMP stack running on localhost (127.0.0.1). Scientific, productivity & media packages include R (Rattle Data Miner), GridEngine, Condor, cooperative computing tools, WINE, LibreOffice, Evolution, Clinica, Neuro Debian Desktop, PsycoPy, OpenVibe, 3DSlicer, Paraview, Openshot. Cheers, Gregory Remington
    Downloads: 5 This Week
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    Helal Linux

    Helal Linux

    An Ubuntu based GNU/Linux system, suited for Muslim users.

    Helal Linux is an Ubuntu based distribution , it is main goal is to provide a modern, cool, and a stable Linux OS with a pre-installed system settings and software, supporting both Arab and Muslim users with many new features. The word "Helal" is an Arabic word meaning "Crescent" and translated literati from Arabic to English, it has nothing to do with "Halal" which is a something that you can do in Islam.
    Downloads: 3 This Week
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    Hawaii

    Hawaii

    Wayland/QtQuick based OS with incremental updates and bundles

    Hawaii is a desktop operating system built on the GNU/Linux stack with a new lightweight and fast Wayland desktop environment written with QtQuick and deeply integrated with systemd. Hawaii delivers incremental and atomic updates which gives users to ability to rollback the whole system to a known good state if a regression happens.
    Downloads: 8 This Week
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    vinuxproject

    vinuxproject

    Vinux is an Ubuntu derived distribution for blind & visually impaired.

    Vinux supports software text to speech and Braille support from boot-up to shutdown. Users can use installation medium to install independently with no sighted assistance required. Vinux supports command line environment speech, Desktop environment speech and magnification features. Vinux comes with an accessible suite of software and has an excellent mailing list support group.
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    Downloads: 7 This Week
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    MobiLinux | Linux Desktop for Android

    MobiLinux | Linux Desktop for Android

    Allowing you to use the Linux desktop everywhere you are

    MobiLinux is a mobile Linux distro based on Ubuntu 12.04 ARMv7 Build and is made to run on Android mobile phones while using little ram. This is based off http://sourceforge.net/projects/linuxonandroid/ and has been very much modified but should still be noted Requirments: - ARM based Android Mobile Phone - Android OS 2.2+ - ROOT ACCESS and BusyBox Binay - loop and ext2 kernel support - 2 GB of free space - 1 GHz CPU (dual-core or overclocked is recommended) - 512 RAM on board (1GB is recommended) - Network Connection (WLAN, LTE/EV-DO, GSM) (optional but suggested) - VNC Viewer - Terminal Emulator
    Downloads: 2 This Week
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    OpenXCI

    A free desktop hypervisor

    OpenXCI is a Xen-based desktop hypervisor. Unlike other desktop hypervisors, it is not targeted at businesses wanting remote provisioning, but rather at individuals who want a high-performance alternative to dual/multi-booting.
    Downloads: 3 This Week
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