Sunday, August 30, 2015

about Xubuntu

Xubuntu (/zˈbnt/ zoo-boon-too) is a Canonical Ltd.–recognized, community-maintained derivative of the Ubuntu operating system.

about XtreemOS

XtreemOS is a Linux kernel-based operating system, supporting Virtual Organizations over Grid Computing platforms.

about Ximian

Ximian, Inc. (previously called Helix Code and originally named International Gnome Support) was a company that developed,

about Xandros

Xandros was the name of both a line of operating systems and Xandros Corporation, the company which created them.

about Wolvix

Wolvix (Discontinued) was a desktop-oriented Linux distribution based on Slackware, mainly targeted at home users,

about Whitix

Whitix /ˈhwɪtɨks/ is a desktop computer operating system written from scratch for the x86 architecture by Matthew Whitworth and

about Whitix

Whitix /ˈhwɪtɨks/ is a desktop computer operating system written from scratch for the x86 architecture by Matthew Whitworth and

about vmlinux

On Linux systems, vmlinux is a statically linked executable file that contains the Linux kernel in one of the object file formats supported by

about Vine Linux

Vine Linux is a Japanese Linux distribution sponsored by VineCaves. It is a fork of Red Hat Linux 7.2 since Vine Linux 3.0. Work on

about VidaLinux

VidaLinux (VLOS) is an operating system based on Gentoo Linux. A GNOME-based OS, VidaLinux installs with the Red Hat Anaconda installer.

about VectorLinux

VectorLinux, abbreviated VL, is a Linux distribution for the x86 platform based on the Slackware Linux distribution,

about Ututo

Ututo is a Linux distribution consisting entirely of free software. The name makes reference to a gecko known by

about Ulteo Open Virtual Desktop

Ulteo Open Virtual Desktop (OVD) is an open source Application Delivery and Virtual Desktop infrastructure project that can

about United Linux

United Linux was an attempt by a consortium of Linux distributors to create a common base distribution for enterprise use,

about μClinux

μClinux was a fork of the Linux kernel for microcontrollers (in embedded systems) without a memory management unit (MMU).

about Ubuntu Privacy Remix

Ubuntu Privacy Remix (UPR) ist eine modifizierte Live-CD, die auf Ubuntu Linux aufsetzt. UPR ist nicht für eine dauerhafte Installation

about Ubuntu Netbook Edition

Ubuntu Netbook Edition (UNE), known as Ubuntu Netbook Remix (UNR) prior to the release of Ubuntu 10.04,

about Ubuntu (operating system)

Ubuntu (originally /ʊˈbntʊ/ uu-boon-tuu, according to the company website /ʊˈbʊnt/ uu-buun-too) is a Debian-based Linux operating system and

about Turkix

Turkix was a live Linux distribution, capable of self-installing on hard disk using a graphical wizard. The main goal of Turkix was to provide a

about Turbolinux

Turbolinux is a Japanese Linux distribution targeting Asian users.

about Tuquito (distribución Linux)

Tuquito es una distribución del sistema operativo GNU/Linux originaria de Argentina y basada en Debian GNU/Linux yUbuntu,

about Trustix

Trustix Secure Linux was a Linux distribution intended for use on servers and focused on security and stability.

about trixbox

trixbox (formerly Asterisk@Home) is a software PBX based on Asterisk.
trixbox was initially released under the name Asterisk@Home.

about Trisquel

Trisquel (officially known as Trisquel GNU/Linux) is a Linux-based operating system derived from Ubuntu.

about Trinity Rescue Kit

Trinity Rescue Kit (TRK) is a free and open-source Linux distribution with a command-line interface.
TRK was designed for deployment as

about TopologiLinux

TopologiLinux is a free Linux distribution to be run on an existing Microsoft Windows system. The main feature of TopologiLinux is

about tomsrtbt

tomsrtbt (pronounced: Tom's Root Boot) is a very small Linux distribution. It is short for "Tom's floppy which has a root file system and

about Tizen

Tizen (/ˈtzɛn/) is an operating system based on the Linux kernel and the GNU C Library implementing the Linux API.

about Tinfoil Hat Linux

Tinfoil Hat Linux (THL) is a compact Security-focused Linux distribution designed for high security developed by the Shmoo Group.

about Thinstation

Thinstation is a free and open source Linux implementation of a thin client operating system. It only requires standard 32-bit x86 PC hardware and

about SystemRescueCD

SystemRescueCd is an operating system for the x86 computer platform, though the primary purpose of SystemRescueCD is to repair unbootable or

about Symphony OS

Symphony OSSymphonyOne or Symphony Linux, is a Live CD Linux-based operating system, developed by Ryan P Quinn,

about SuperGamer

SuperGamer is a Linux distribution for the x86 platform originally based on the PCLinuxOS distribution, and

about Sunwah – PearL Linux

Sunwah – PearL Linux (previously spelled as Sun Wah – PearL Linux, abbreviation SWP) is a joint venture of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and

about Oracle Linux

Oracle Linux, formerly known as Oracle Enterprise Linux, is a Linux distribution based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux(RHEL),

about Splashtop

Splashtop (previously known as SplashTop) is a proprietary Linux distribution intended to serve as instant-on environment for personal computers.

about Source Mage

Source Mage was a Linux distribution. As a package is being installed, its source code is automatically downloaded, compiled,

about Sorcerer (Linux distribution)

Sorcerer is a source-based Linux distribution. The distribution downloads and compiles source code to install and update installed software.

about SME Server

SME Server (formerly known as e-smith) is a Linux distribution based on CentOS offering an operating system for computers used as web,

about Softlanding Linux System

Softlanding Linux System (SLS) was an early Linux distribution. It was founded by Peter MacDonald in May 1992.

about SliTaz GNU/Linux

SliTaz GNU/Linux is a light-weight, community-based Linux distribution suitable for use on older hardware and/or as a Live CD or Live USB.

about Slax

Slax is a LiveCD Linux distribution based on Slackware and is being developed by Tomáš Matějíček. Packages can be selected in a

about Slamd64

The Slamd64 Linux distribution is the first unofficial port of Slackware to the x86-64 architecture. The port started shortly before January 2005,

about Slackware

Slackware is a Linux distribution created by Patrick Volkerding in 1993. Originally based on Softlanding Linux System,

about Familiar Linux

Familiar Linux was a Linux distribution for iPAQ machines and other personal digital assistants (PDAs),

about Linux adoption

Linux adoption refers to the adoption of Linux computer operating systems by households, nonprofit organizations,

about Sentry Firewall

Sentry Firewall is a free open-source network firewall Linux distribution that was first published in 2001 and

about SCO–Linux controversies

The SCO–Linux controversies are a series of legal and public disputes between the software company SCO Group (SCO) and

Saturday, August 29, 2015

about Scientific Linux

Scientific Linux (SL) is a Linux distribution produced by Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. It is a free and

about Samhain (software)

Samhain is an integrity checker and host intrusion detection system that can be used on single hosts as well as large,

about Sabily

Sabily (Arabic: سبيلي‎, IPA: [sæˈbiːliː]My Way) is Linux distribution based on the Ubuntu, designed by and for Muslims.

about Sabayon Linux

Sabayon Linux or Sabayon (formerly RR4 Linux and RR64 Linux), is a Gentoo-based European Linux distribution created by

about RTLinux

RTLinux is a hard realtime RTOS microkernel that runs the entire Linux operating system as a fully preemptive process.

about Rocks Cluster Distribution

Rocks Cluster Distribution (originally called NPACI Rocks) is a Linux distribution intended for high-performance computing clusters.

about Red Hat Linux

Red Hat Linux, assembled by the company Red Hat, was a popular Linux based operating system until its discontinuation in 2004.

about Red Flag Linux

Red Flag Linux (Chinese红旗Linux) is a defunct Chinese Linux distribution developed by Red Flag Software. The distribution logo is

about puredyne

puredyne was a live Linux distribution based on Ubuntu and Debian Live and dedicated to live audio-and-visual processing and streaming.

about Puppy Linux

Puppy Linux operating system is a lightweight Linux distribution that focuses on ease of use and minimal memory footprint.

about PUD (operating system)

PUD GNU/Linux is a light and fast LiveCD based on Ubuntu Linux, which takes up small size, with (both Simplified/Traditional)

about POSIX

POSIX (/ˈpɒzɪks/ poz-iks), an acronym for Portable Operating System Interface, is a family of standards specified by

about Poseidon Linux

Poseidon Linux is Linux distribution, a complete operating system, originally based on Kurumin, now based on Ubuntu.

about Performance Co-Pilot

Performance Co-Pilot (a.k.a. PCP) is an open source infrastructure for monitoring, visualizing, recording, responding to, and

about pfSense

pfSense is an open source firewall/router computer software distribution based on FreeBSD. It is installed on a physical computer or

about Pentoo Linux

Pentoo is a Live CD and Live USB designed for penetration testing and security assessment. Based on Gentoo Linux,

about PCLinuxOS

PCLinuxOS, often shortened to PCLOS, is a Linux distribution, with KDE Plasma Desktop as its default user interface.

about Parsix

Parsix GNU/Linux is a live and installation DVD based on Debian. The Parsix project's goal is to provide a ready to use, easy to install,

about Pardus (operating system)

Pardus is a Linux distribution developed with support from the Turkish government. Pardus’ main focus is office-related work including

about paldo (operating system)

paldo ("pure adaptable linux distribution") is a computer operating system built on top of the Linux kernel and

about nUbuntu

nUbuntu or Network Ubuntu was a project to take the existing Ubuntu operating system LiveCD and Full Installer and

Friday, August 28, 2015

about Network Security Toolkit

The Network Security Toolkit (NST) is a Linux-based Live CD that provides a set of open source computer security and

about Nova (operating system)

Nova is a Cuban state-sponsored Linux distribution launched in February 2009. It is developed in Havana at the University of

about Nitix

Nitix (properly pronounced /nitiks/) is a retail Linux distribution, produced in Canada. The software is developed by Net Integration Technologies,

about NimbleX

NimbleX is a small Slackware-based Linux distribution optimized to run from a CDUSB drive or a network environment.

about Nexenta OS

Nexenta OS, officially known as the Nexenta Core Platform, was a computer operating system based on OpenSolaris and

about NepaLinux

NepaLinux is a Debian and Morphix-based Linux distribution focused on desktop usage in Nepali and English language computing.

about systemd

systemd is a suite of system management daemons, libraries, and utilities designed as a central management and

about MyLINUX

MyLINUX was a Romanian computer magazine published monthly, specialized on the Linux operating system.

about Musix GNU+Linux

Musix (officially known as Musix GNU+Linux) is a live CD and DVD Linux distribution for the IA-32 processor family based on Debian.

about MuLinux

muLinux was an ItalianEnglish-language lightweight Linux distribution maintained by mathematics and physics professor Michele Andreoli,

about MoviX



MoviX ist eine Sammlung von drei minimalistischen Linux-Distributionen, welche sich als Live-Systeme

about Linux adoption

Linux adoption refers to the adoption of Linux computer operating systems by households, nonprofit organizations,

about Morphix

Morphix ist eine Linux-Distribution, die als Live-System verfügbar ist. Es ist ein abgewandeltes Knoppix,

about moon OS

moonOS is a Linux distribution that uses the GNOME desktop environment.

about MontaVista

MontaVista Software is a company that develops embedded Linux system software, development tools, and related software.

about Molinux

Molinux is an operating system based on Ubuntu sponsored by the autonomous community of Castilla-La Mancha and

about Moblin

Moblin, short for 'mobile Linux', was an open source operating system and application stack for Mobile Internet Devices(MIDs),

about MkLinux

MkLinux is an open source computer operating system started by the Open Software Foundation Research Institute and

about MirOS BSD

MirOS BSD (originally called MirBSD) is a free and open source operating system which started as a fork of OpenBSD 3.1 in August 2002.

about MeeGo

MeeGo was a Linux distribution hosted by the Linux Foundation, using source code from the operating systems Moblin(produced by Intel) and

about MAX (operating system)

MAX is a Linux distribution sponsored by the Office of Education of the autonomous Community of Madrid of Spain.

about Mangaka Linux

Mangaka Linux is a GNU/Linux operative system based on Ubuntu. It's especially developed for the specific needs of the otaku community,

about Mandriva Linux

Mandriva Linux (result of fusion of the French distribution Mandrakelinux or Mandrake Linux and the Brazilian distribution Conectiva Linux) is a

about Parted Magic

Parted Magic is a commercial Linux distribution with disk partitioning and data recovery tools, sold as a Linux-based bootable disk.

about m0n0wall

m0n0wall is an embedded firewall distribution of FreeBSD, one of the BSD operating system descendants.

about Lunar Linux

Lunar Linux is an operating system maintained around a source-based package management system also called Lunar.

about Linux Terminal Server Project

Linux Terminal Server Project (LTSP) is a free and open source terminal server for Linux that allows many people to simultaneously use the same computer.

about Porteus (operating system)

Porteus (formerly Slax Remix) is a portable operating system based on Slackware. It does not require installation and

about Instant WebKiosk

Instant WebKiosk is a suite of operating systems based on Debian GNU/Linux and designed for use in web kiosks,

about LinuxTLE

LinuxTLE (ลินุกซ์ทะเล/ˈlɪnəkstəl/) is a Thai Linux distribution based on Ubuntu and developed by the Thailand National Electronics and

about Linux Mint

Linux Mint is a Linux distribution based on Debian and Ubuntu, with an alternative Linux Mint Debian Edition (LMDE) based purely on Debian.

about LinuxMCE

LinuxMCE (Linux Media Center Edition) is a free and open source software platform with a 10-foot user interface designed to allow

about Linux console

The Linux console is a system console internal to the Linux kernel (a system console is the device which receives all kernel messages and

about Libranet

Libranet was an operating system based on Debian GNU/Linux.
The last version (as of April 25, 2005) released is Libranet 3.0,

about Skolelinux

Skolelinux/Debian-Edu is an operating system intended for educational use and a Debian Pure Blend.

about Linspire

Linspire, previously known as LindowsOS, was a commercial operating system based on Debian GNU/Linux and later Ubuntu.

about Linpus Linux

Linpus Linux is a Fedora-based operating system created by the Taiwanese firm Linpus Technologies Inc.

about LINX (IPC)

LINX is a new generation of the OSE Link Handler for Inter-process communications (IPC) that provides high performance and

about Libranet

Libranet was an operating system based on Debian GNU/Linux.
The last version (as of April 25, 2005) released is Libranet 3.0,

about Project Looking Glass

Project Looking Glass is a now inactive free software project under the GPL to create an innovative 3D desktop environment for Linux,

about Kurumin

Kurumin Linux was a Live CD operating system based on Debian. Its main features are the advanced hardware auto-detection (inherited from Knoppix) and

about Kuki Linux

Kuki Linux (pronounced "cookie") was a lightweight Ubuntu based distribution that was active in 2008 and 2009.

about Kubuntu

Kubuntu (/kˈbnt/ koo-boon-too) is an official derivative of the Ubuntu operating system which uses the KDE Plasma Desktop instead

about Korora (operating system)

Korora (previously Kororaa) is a remix of the Fedora Linux distribution. Originally Kororaa was a binary installation method for

about Kongoni (operating system)

Kongoni is a Linux distribution that used the free version of the Linux kernel as distributed by the Linux-libre project.

about LinHES

LinHES (Linux Home Entertainment Server) is a Linux distribution designed for use on Home Theater PCs (HTPCs).

about Knoppix

Knoppix, or KNOPPIX (/knɒpɪks/ knop-iks), is an operating system based on Debian designed to be run directly from a CD /DVD (Live CD) or

about vmlinux

On Linux systems, vmlinux is a statically linked executable file that contains the Linux kernel in one of the object file formats supported by Linux,

about KateOS

KateOS was a Linux distribution originally based on Slackware. It was designed for intermediate users.

Thursday, August 27, 2015

about Kanotix

Kanotix, also referred to as KANOTIX, is an operating system Live CD based on Debian, with advanced hardware detection.

about Kalango Linux

Kalango é uma distribuição de Linux brasileira baseada no Kubuntu, desenvolvida por colaboradores. O Kalango Linux é um Live CD,

about Kaella

Kaella (Knoppix Linux Azur) est un système d'exploitation GNU/Linux sous forme de LiveCD. C'est une francisation et adaptation de la Knoppix,

about Jurix

Jurix was an early GNU/Linux distribution created by Florian La Roche, a former employee of the legal department at Saarl and University.

about Joli OS

Joli OS is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution developed by the French company Jolicloud. The operating system was also called

about IPCop

IPCop is a Linux distribution which aims to provide a simple-to-manage firewall appliance based on PC hardware.

about IndLinux

Indlinux is a project that attempts to localise tools used under Linux and other free software environments into all Indian languages.

about Impi Linux

Impi Linux was a South African Linux distribution which focused on the enterprise and government sector.

about Enlightenment (software)

Enlightenment, also known simply as E, is a compositing and stacking window manager for the X Window System.

about Tux

Tux is a penguin character and the official mascot of the Linux kernel. Originally created as an entry to a Linux logo competition,

about Hikarunix

Hikarunix is a Linux distribution in Live CD format for the x86 architecture. It was based on Damn Small Linux.

about Heretic II

Heretic II is a dark fantasy action-adventure game developed by Raven Software and published by Activision in 1998 continuing the story of Corvus0,

about Guadalinex

Guadalinex is an Ubuntu-based operating system promoted by the government of Andalusia (Spain). It is used in schools,

about Grml

Grml /ˈɡrɛməl/ is an operating system based on Debian. It is designed to run mainly from a live CD, but can be made to run from a USB flash drive.

about Granular Linux

Granular, or Granular Linux, is a Linux distribution targeted at the common desktop users. Granular is based on PCLinuxOS and

about GOS (operating system)

GOS or "good OS" was an Ubuntu-based GNU/Linux distribution created by Good OS LLC, a Los Angeles-based corporation.

about GoboLinux

GoboLinux is a free and open source operating system whose most prominent feature is a reorganization of the traditional Linux file system.

about gnuLinEx

gnuLinEx, or LinEx, is a Debian-based operating system that uses GNOME for its desktop. An initiative of the regional government of Extremadura,

about gNewSense

gNewSense is a computer operating system based on Debian, and developed with sponsorship from the Free Software Foundation.

about GNU variants

GNU variants is a term used by the Free Software Foundation to refer to operating systems which use GNU C Library,

about Gibraltar (Linux distribution)

Gibraltar Firewall was a Linux distribution based on Debian. Gibraltar is used to secure local area networks as a firewall software.

about Gentoox

Gentoox is an operating system based on Gentoo Linux, created especially for the Xbox by Thomas Pedley. Gentoox requires amodchip or a software mod to run,

about Gentoo Linux

Gentoo Linux (pronounced /ˈɛnt/ jen-too) is a computer operating system based on the Linux kernel and built using the Portage package management system.

about GeeXboX

GeeXboX is a free Linux distribution providing a media center software suite for personal computers. GeeXboX 2.0 and later uses XBMC for media playback and

about Fox Linux

Fox Linux (contração de Flexible Operating System - Based on LinuX Fedora Core) foi uma distribuição italiana do sistema operacional Linux.

about Frugalware Linux

Frugalware Linux is a general-purpose Linux distribution designed for intermediate users who are familiar with command-line operations.

about Freespire

Freespire was a community-driven Linux distribution which was composed mostly of free, open source software, while providing users

Wednesday, August 26, 2015

about FreeNAS

FreeNAS is a free and open-source software network-attached storage (NAS) system based on FreeBSD and the OpenZFS file system.

about Freeduc-cd

La Freeduc-cd est une distribution Linux issue de Freeduc, un catalogue de logiciel libre utile à l'éducation.

about Free-EOS

Free-EOS (frɪ e ɒ s) est un projet de distribution Linux libre fournissant un serveur réseau d'application adapté à des PME/PMI,

about Foresight Linux

Foresight Linux was a Linux distribution comprising free and proprietary software with the goal of showcasing the latest in Linux desktop technologies.

about fluxbuntuedit

Fluxbuntu is a lightweight operating system based on Ubuntu, which uses the Fluxbox window manager.

about Finnix

Finnix is a Debian-based Live CD operating system, developed by Ryan Finnie and intended for system administrators for tasks such as file system recovery,

about Fedora (operating system)

Fedora /fɨˈdɒr.ə/ (formerly Fedora Core) is an operating system based on the Linux kernel, developed by the community-supported Fedora Project and

about Feather Linux

Feather Linux, created by Robert Sullivan, was a Knoppix-based operating system which fits in under 128 MB (while older versions were made to fit within 64 MB).

about Famelix

Famelix GNU/Linux, actualmente conocido como Brlix, fue una distribución Linux creada con la finalidad de ofrecer un ambiente similar al de Windows XP

about EnGarde Secure Linux

EnGarde Secure Linux was an open source server-only Linux distribution developed by Guardian Digital. EnGarde incorporates open source tools such as Postfix,

about Endian Firewall

Endian Firewall is a company specializing in the functions router, firewall and gateway security Linux distribution of the South Tyrolean company Endian.

about Elive

Elive ("Enlightenment live") is a GNU/Linux distribution based on Debian for legacy and commodity hardware with Intel processors.

about elementary OS

elementary OS is a Linux distribution based on Ubuntu. It makes use of a desktop with its own shell named Pantheon and is deeply

about Edubuntu

Edubuntu, also previously known as Ubuntu Education Edition, is an official derivative of the Ubuntu operating system designed for use in classrooms inside schools,