Other Distos

Last updated: 2024, Wed May 29th at 10:37 CDT

These are lesser known, or niche case use distros. These distros come in a range of options, from unique desktops to dark web configurations, and can even be utilized to make gaming consoles. Most of them do require more advanced setup or have less documentation.

ChimeraOS #

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Create your own game console.

Solus #

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Main OS of the Budgie Desktop

Mageia #

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Community-Driven, FOSS focused OS

KaOS #

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An OS with the newest KDE Plasma, its an exclusive 64-bit rolling release

TROMjaro #

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A trade-free OS, no ads, trials, trackers, or data mining.

Void #

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Minimalistic, rolling release OS that uses runit instead of systemd

Gentoo #

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With very few precompiled packages, this OS compiles most packages

openMandriva #

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A commuynity-driven OS with various release editions

Pop_OS #

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In Dev ~ Cosmic Epoch

A System76 developed OS with good hardware compatibility

NixOS #

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A unique approach to system configuration and package management

Tails #

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A privacy and anonymity focused OS, mainly bootable from a Live USB

Athena OS #

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An OS designed for InfoSec professionals, bug bounty hunters, students, and hackers

Parrot #

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A lightweight OS designed for security, privacy, and development

Kali #

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Used for ethical hackers and security researcher and bug bounty hunting