Others
The following distributions are simply not categorized under the preceding sections.
Distribution | Description |
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Alpine Linux | A security-oriented, lightweight Linux distribution based on uClibc and BusyBox. |
Bifrost | Small, for networking |
Billix | A live CD or live USB system administration toolkit and multi-boot distribution with the ability to install any of the included distributions. |
Coyote Linux | Router/firewall distribution. |
CRUX | CRUX is a lightweight, i686-optimized distribution targeted at experienced users. The focus 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 |
DD-WRT | Embedded firewall distribution. |
Devil-Linux | Router/firewall/server distribution running from CD or USB. Configuration held on USB or floppy disk. |
DSLinux | Version of Linux designed for the Nintendo DS. |
ELinOS | Distribution for embedded systems by SYSGO. ELinOS focuses on industrial application and provides real-time extensions. |
Familiar Linux | Distribution for iPAQ handhelds. |
fli4l | Router/firewall distribution. |
Foresight Linux | A rolling release distribution built around the Conary package manager. |
FREESCO | A free replacement for proprietary routers supporting up to 10 network cards and up to 10 modems. |
GeeXboX | Live CD media center distribution, mainly to play special-encoded video files (e.g.: .ogg, XVID) on home theater. |
GoboLinux | An alternative distribution which redefines the file system hierarchy by installing everything belonging to one application in one folder under /Programs, and using symlinks from /System and its subfolders to point to the proper files. |
IPCop | Router/firewall distribution. |
Iskolinux | A GNU/Linux distribution packaged and maintained by UP Manila's (UPM) Information Management System as part of University of the Philippines' thrust to migrate to Linux. |
Jlime | Distribution for the HP Jornada 6xx and 7xx and NEC MobilePro 900(c) handhelds. |
Lightweight Portable Security(LPS) | A distribution created by the United States Department of Defense that boots entirely in RAM |
Lunar Linux | A source code-based distribution descended from Sorcerer GNU/Linux. |
MCC Interim Linux | MCC Interim Linux, possibly the first Linux distribution. Created by the Manchester Computing Centre in February 1992. |
MkLinux | A legacy distribution for PowerPC systems that runs the Linux kernel as a server on top of the Mach microkernel. |
Mobilinux | By Montavista for smartphones. |
MontaVista Linux | Embedded systems distribution by MontaVista Software. |
NASLite | a floppy-based Linux designed to turn an old computer into a simple Network Attached Storage device. |
Nitix | Developed by Net Integration Technologies Inc., Nitix claims to be the first autonomic Linux-based server operating system. |
OpenWrt | for embedded systems, a lot of routing options via opkg available |
paldo GNU/Linux | Independently developed desktop operating system and package manager (upkg) with a rolling release format and standard Gnome environment. |
Pardus | Developed by Turkish National Research Institute of Electronics and Cryptology. It uses PISI as package manager, COMAR as configuration framework. |
PS2 Linux | Sony Computer Entertainment distribution released officially for the PlayStation 2 video game console. |
Puppy Linux | A mini distribution which runs well under low-end PCs - even under 32 MB RAM. |
rPath | A distribution built around the Conary package manager. |
SliTaz GNU/Linux | A small desktop distribution. The ISO is under 30 MB; runs entirely in RAM; uses its own tazpkg package system. |
Smallfoot | Developed by the Santa Cruz Operation (SCO UNIX / SCO Group), formerly Caldera International and Caldera Systems - based on Caldera OpenLinux 3.x and 4.x binaries. |
SmoothWall | Router/firewall distribution. |
Softlanding Linux System | One of the earliest distributions, developed from 1992–1994; Slackware was originally based on it. |
Sorcerer | A source code-based distribution. |
Source Mage GNU/Linux | A source code-based distribution, descended from Sorcerer. |
Stable Hybrid Release | For smartphones, offering Enlightenment's Illume user interface. It is based on FSO. |
Sugar | Designed by Sugar Labs for the One Laptop per Child (OLPC) initiative. |
Thinstation | Thin client distribution supporting all major connectivity protocols. |
Tinfoil Hat Linux | Bootable floppy distribution focusing on extreme security |
Tiny Core Linux | Tiny Core Linux is a minimalist (around 10 MB) Linux system focusing on providing a base system with BusyBox, FLTK and other minimalist software. |
TinyMe | Based on Unity Linux, targeted to be as lightweight as possible. |
tomsrtbt | Root boot disk. |
Tor-ramdisk | An i686 uClibc-based micro Linux distribution (about 5 MB) that runs in system memory and whose only purpose is to host a Tor server in an environment that maximizes security and privacy. |
xPUD | Small distribution, aimed at being simple and usable. |
Yggdrasil Linux/GNU/X | One of the oldest Linux distributions, not updated since 1995. |
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