Distrobutions

A List Of Some Distributions And A Link To Their Home Page:

  • Corel Linux
    based on Debian and featuring an incredible four-step installer and a KDE-based, drag-and-drop desktop environment, Corel LINUX OS is easy to install and configure
  • Debian GNU/Linux
    a free operating system that provides almost 4000 software packages for six architectures (Intel, Motorola, Alpha, SPARC, PowerPC, ARM) and is developed entirely by volunteers over the Internet hot
  • Mandrake
    based on the popular RedHat distribution, it aims to fully integrate KDE with the GPLd RedHat
  • OpenLinux eDesktop
    intended for desktop users, eDesktop comes with some useful commercial software
  • RedHat
    An outstanding Linux distribution with its excellent rpm (package manager)
  • BearOps Desktop Linux OS
    2 CD distribution, 2.4.5 Kernel, KDE 2.1.2 Desktop, 400+ packages X-Windows and the KDE Desktop. BearOps features an easy installation utility for novice and experienced users alike. new
  • Dettu[Xx] Linux
    Probably the world's nastiest Linux-Distribution... This is meant for the REALLY masochistic geeks out there... new
  • GNU-Darwin
    aims to be the most free Darwin-based Unix distribution. Our mission is two-fold: Focus on new projects that leverage the unique capabilities of Darwin/Mach and help Apple users to enjoy the benefits of free software new
  • Sorcerer GNU Linux
    a source based Linux distribution. Source tarballs are downloaded directly from the software author's homepage, compiled, and installed on your box new
  • AlphaNet Linux
    a mature and stable distribution for the Intel family of processors
  • Andrew-Linux
    Carnegie Mellon's Andrew-Linux. Andrew-Linux has been available since April of 1999
  • Antarctica
    a Linux operating system distribution designed for ease of use and simple installation. Antarctica provides the latest in Linux kernel support as well as a multitude of free software products that can be easily installed into the X/Windows environment
  • Bad Penguin
    an Italian Linux distribution that is not based upon any other distribution
  • Bambi
    (ftp only) a distribution that is based on RedHat and additionally includes Kerberos, IPv6, MobileIP and native support for WaveLAN cards
  • Bastille Linux
    a distribution based on RedHat that is aimed primarily at individual users who are less knowledgeable about security than experts would be
  • Best Linux
    a linux distribution based on KDE that supports Swedish, Finnish, English, Russian and many more languages
  • BigSlack
    another special edition of Slackware Linux. BigSlack is similar to ZipSlack in that it is designed to be installed to a FAT filesystem but includes the majority of a full Slackware install
  • Black Cat Linux
    a Red Hat based Linux OS distribution. The main project goal is to design a universal distribution good for both Internet/Intranet server and a workstation or a home multimedia system. A special attention is payed to Russian/Ukrainian language support and compatiability with commercial software products for Linux.
  • Black Lab Linux
    for Apple PowerPC parallel computing systems. It is built upon the proven distribution Yellow Dog Linux Champion Server
  • BU Linux
    based on the popular Red Hat Linux distribution, tailored to match the Boston University computing environment and enhanced for better security and added functionality
  • BYO Linux
    Build Your Own Linux: allows Linux enthusiasts to construct their own 100% pure Linux distribution
  • Complete Linux
    bsed on Linux-Mandrake(t) 6.0 this offering features the latest kernel and enhancements, free installation technical support, special versions of PowerQuest's(r) PartitionMagic(r) and BootMagic(t) for dual-boot installation, over 2000 pages of additional electronic documentation, and much more
  • CRUX
    a lightweight, i686-optimized Linux distribution targeted at experienced Linux users. The primary focus of this distribution is "keep it simple", which is reflected in a simple tar.gz-based package system, BSD-style initscripts, and a relatively small collection of trimmed packages
  • Darkstar Linux
    an integrated operating system based on the Linux kernel and a stable set of tools
  • deepLINUX
    provides everything you need to embed Linux into a very small bit of silicon (deepLINUX with a Web server is under 4MB)
  • DemoLinux
    based on the Mandrake distribution (which is in turn based on the RedHat one)
  • DLD
    Deutsche Linux Distribution
  • Elfstone Linux
    a highly stable Linux distribution designed for programmers, engineers and network administrators. Built around the OSF Motif 2.1 API
  • Eos Linux
    the basic Red Hat distribution with several campus add-ons in one install package
  • Eurielec Linux
    a distribution based on RedHat, created by Eurielec, a club of students of the ETSI of Telecomunicaciones (UPM)
  • Finnix
    a self-contained, bootable Linux CD distribution, based on Red Hat Linux 6.1. Finnix was created as a system maintnence distribution. You can mount hard drives, set up network devices, repair filesystems, and pretty much do anything you can do with a regular distribution. Finnix is free, open sourced, and released under the terms of the GNU Public License
  • Flying Linux
    the Wireless Distribution - oriented to security in wireless environments and mobility
  • FTOSX
    Future Technologies Operating System X
  • Gentoo Linux
    an optimized GNU/Linux distribution featuring 5 different pgcc-optimized builds, including Intel Pentium, Pentium Pro/II/III and AMD K6 optimized
  • Gentus
    a Linux distribution from ABIT
  • HA Linux
    High Availability Linux: refers to an integrated set of Linux kernel and user level components that provide High Availability (HA) functionality on MCG's CPX8000 Series of carrier grade, NEBS/ETSI compliant platforms.
  • IceLinux
    a prototype of a Linux gaming system
  • icepack linux
    new Linux distribution for the home user; great for Linux newbies and the Windows tired; optimzed for newer processors
  • Independence
    a free distribution designed by users for the users and particularly those who are left out by present distributions
  • JBLinux
    a new Linux distribution offering speed, stability, security and the most essential software
  • Jurix
    a cutting edge Linux distribution with the following features: updated to newest source code and important patches, strong security included, binaries are generic .tgz files, but appl/jurix.tgz contains a newly written update tool
  • KRUD
    yet another RedHat clone with an up to date security and application errata
  • KSI Linux
    KSI Linux - Ukrainian RPM-based Linux distribution 2xCDROM, 1400 rpm's(ukrainian/russian/english lang, i586/i686 CPU)
  • KW Linux
    a Thai Linux distribution based on RedHat Linux. KW Linux box included 3 CDs : OS disc, Application disc and Source disc and 250 pages manual
  • L13Plus
    a yet to be released Linux distribution that aims to provide good documentation, support for clusters and parallel computing
  • Leetnux
    specifically designed for Linux users who want maximum configuratibility. Therefore, the installation is quite hard, absolutely nothing is done "automagically" as in modern Linux distributions, but the user has total control over the installation
  • Linux by Libranet
    Based on the Debian distribution it allows users to start with an already configured desktop complete with the most commonly used applications. The simple installation gets the system up and running easily. This is a major benefit to those new to Linux and a great time-saver for the experienced
  • Linux Cyrillic Edition
    (commercial) a mirror image of the popular RedHat Linux distribution with a Russian language translation of the RedHat Installation Guide and some Russian packages
  • Linux on a Disk
    A 4.3 to 6.4 GigaByte IDE Hard Disk Pre-Loaded with Linux
  • Linux-SIS
    Linux-SIS or Linux Schoolnet Internet Server is a Linux distribution developed for Thai School to use
  • Linux-TLE
    Linux-TLE (Thai Linux Extension) or MaTEL is a Thai Linux distribution based on Mandrake and Thai Extension Suite to help Thai user with easy to install/easy to use
  • LinuxFromScratch
    aimed at teaching the reader more about the inner workings of Linux. A functional Linux distribution has been created to achieve the goal
  • LinuxGT Server Edition
    a full blown server distribution of Linux. Its features include Nessus security auditing, Dante Socks 4/5 proxy/firewall, mySQL Database, GNOME, KDE, fvwm, fvwm2, plus a ton of packages and applications. LinuxGT is currently available as an ISO image only.
  • LinuxOne OS
    a commercial Linux operating system, together with application software programs
  • Lunar Penguin
    an internet based, Open Source project to develop an high end, RPM based Linux distribution
  • M.N.I.S LINUX
    Linux CD-Rom with a very simple installation based on the latest versions of RedHat, Debian, Slackware, or Suse. Other CDs : RealTime Linux, graphic programs
  • Mastodon
    a modified Slackware distribution with a new /etc/rc.d arrangement, and, as a work under construction, a set of administration tools
  • maXimum cde/OS
    a commercial distribution that incorporates the popular Accelerated X server and CDE
  • Newlix OfficeServer
    an easy-to-configure, Linux-based network operating system that connects personal computers, manages Internet connections, delivers e-mail, permits cross-platform file sharing and provides network security
  • nmrcOS
    a distribution partly based on Slackware with some patches applied to the kernel to improve security
  • NoMad
    a linux distribution based on the encap package managing system for ease of installation and upgrades
  • Ocularis
    a distribution of the Linux that aims to allow the visually impaired to communicate, work, and express themselves through computers as well as to install and customize their system, independent of sighted assistance
  • OpenShare Linux
    a distribution that will be separated into the Server and Workstation Editions
  • Peanut Linux
    a full Linux GUI distribution (48MB download)
  • Phat Linux
    a new linux distribution based on slackware which will run on a DOS/win9* partition. Has many features including rpm support
  • PLD
    Polish(ed) Linux Distribution
  • Progeny Debian
    a cut down version of Debian with some added extras like the installer, based on extensive testing of the latest version
  • Pygmy Linux
    is UMSDOS based, it allows a novice user to install a fully functional operating system that co-exists peacefully with DOS/Win95,98 on the same partition
  • QuadLinux
    SMP-enabled Linux 2.2 for your Intel® QuadXeon SC450NX Server
  • Redmond Linux
    a lightweight, user-friendly version of Linux that is made for new and casual computer users
  • Relax Linux
    a free linux distribution targeted towards desktop users. It has compiler tools and glibc2.1, you can install to a dos loop image (safer for you windows users) or to a seperate ext2 partition
  • ROCK Linux
    a Linux distribution designed for high skilled Linux Users and Administrators
  • ROOT Linux
    an advanced GNU/Linux operating system originally based on Slackware Linux 7.1. It aims to be fast, stable and flexible
  • RunOnCD
    using Linux without installation
  • ScrudgeWare
    a Linux distribution built from scratch with GNOME and GNU software
  • SGI ProPack
    (commercial) an integrated performance and reliability boost for Linux. It works with standard Linux distributions e.g., SuSE 6.3 and Red Hat 6.1 to provide additional improvements. Examples include support for large memory and Apache web server tuning
  • Skygate Linux
    another distribution that is based on the ever popular RedHat
  • Slacknet Linux
    an easily installed Linux distribution that allows you to share your Internet access to other computers in your household
  • Slackware
    a long running Linux distribution that descends from the SLS Distribution
  • Spiro
    a new Linux distribution that is based on RedHat
  • Storm Linux
    Based on the Debian GNU/Linux distribution, Storm Linux is designed to be easy to use and simple to install. Included is the SAS (Storm Administration System), a module based administration tool
  • SuperAuk DSL MutiServer
    installs automatically and prompts you through every step required to connect to DSL, set up a firewall and a professional e-mail system, host your own web server, and share files and printers with the Windows and Mac machines on your local network
  • The e Solutions Center
    The e Solutions Center for Internet, Intranet, E-Commerce Applications with Linux software & systems
  • Think Blue Linux
    a Linux distribution for S/390. S/390 is IBMs most reliable hardware platform
  • TurboLinux
    a distribution of Linux for both Intel i386 and PowerPC Mac platforms
  • Turkuaz
    Turkuaz - Turkce Linux Dagitimi (the Turkish Linux Distribution effort)
  • Ute-Linux
    a commercial Linux Distribution developed by the Timpanogas Research Group, Inc. It is the first Linux Distribution available that is based on a Symmetrical Multi-processing (SMP) implementation of Novell's NetWare file system hosted on the Linux platform and is fully compatible with Novell's NetWare 386, 4.x, and 5.0 file system formats
  • VA-enhanced Red Hat Linux 6.2
    while we do not create our own Linux distribution, we enhance the operating system with an optimized kernel and add popular Open Source tools and applications to ensure that you get the maximum advantage from your VA Linux system
  • Vedova Linux
    an Italian Linux distribution that is based on Debian
  • Virtual Linux
    a Mandrake 7.2 distro that has been modified to run from cdrom without the need for a harddrive, modifications are new startup script's, altered settings for x, drakx and automatic search and mount of found cdrom's harddrives
  • Virtuecon Ireland
    For the ultimate Linux, Netware , Nt Integration services in Ireland.
  • WinLinux 2000
    a distribution that shares disk space with Windows. It features Windows integration, smart configuration, easy start with a KDE feel
  • WinSlack
    basic Linux install with KDE and Star Office. It requires no logon, and gives you a desktop environment similar to that other leading PC GUI, it also has supermount compiled into the kernel so that CD-ROM's and floppies are automatically mounted and unmounted. It is based on Slackware
  • XTreme ICE
    (commercial) Chilliware's own Linux distribution
  • Yellow Dog Linux
    Terra Soft Solutions is developing a distribution of Linux for the Apple Macintosh G3 computers.
  • Yggdrasil
    a rather dated Linux distribution
  • ZipSlack
    a special edition of Slackware Linux that can be installed onto any FAT (or FAT32) filesystem with about 100 MB of free space. It uses the UMSDOS filesystem and contains most of the programs you will need

 

NB: This is not a complete list, I may have missed a few ;]

 

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