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= Run from HDD =
[https://www.tecmint.com/run-linux-live-images-from-hard-disk-in-linux/ How to Run Any Linux Distribution Directly from Hard Disk]
= Run from RAM =
= Run from RAM =
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| [https://antixlinux.com/ antiX]<br />live default pw: demo<br />[http://download.tuxfamily.org/antix/docs-antiX-19/FAQ/pmrp.html FAQ], [https://www.antixforum.com/ Forum]
| [https://antixlinux.com/ antiX]<br />live default pw: demo<br />[http://download.tuxfamily.org/antix/docs-antiX-19/FAQ/pmrp.html FAQ], [https://www.antixforum.com/ Forum]
| iceWM/IceWM
| iceWM/IceWM
| include many goodies:<br />SMTube, mpv, <br />Youtube video player<br />[https://mxlinux.org/wiki/help-files/help-mx-save-system-to-iso-snapshot/ ISO snapshot].
| include many goodies:<br />SMTube, mpv, <br />[https://antixlinux.com/antix-21-grup-yorum-released/ Youtube video player] (ytfzf, old, crashed)<br />[https://mxlinux.org/wiki/help-files/help-mx-save-system-to-iso-snapshot/ ISO snapshot].
|-
| [http://tinycorelinux.net/ Tiny Core Linux]
| NA/FLTK & FLWM
| 25MB
|}
|}
* [https://www.baeldung.com/linux/fully-booting-a-live-usb-to-ram-enabling-disk-removal Fully Booting a Live USB to RAM, Enabling Disk Removal]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Linux_distributions_that_run_from_RAM List of Linux distributions that run from RAM]
* Ubuntu
** Memory usage is 5.4GB according to System Monitor
** When I try to 'Power off' my USB drive through the 'Disks' utility. But I got an error that Device or resource is busy.
** If I forcefully pull out the USB drive, the whole live session is gone. So the conclusion is boot to ram is not fully supported.
** My experience with Ubuntu 20.04/22.04: press "e" and add '''toram''' just before or after "quiet splash" on line 4 (starting with linux) and then press F10. See [https://askubuntu.com/a/829962 screenshots].
::<syntaxhighlight lang='sh'>
setparams 'Ubuntu'
        set gfxpayload=keep
        linux  /casper/vmlinuz file=/cdrom/pressed/ubuntu.seed maybe-ubiquity toram quiet splash ---
        initrd  /casper/initrd
</syntaxhighlight>
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Linux_distributions_that_run_from_RAM List of Linux distributions that run from RAM]. Some based on Debian include antiX (#15), Knoppix (#73), Slax and Tails (#31) (ranking is by [https://distrowatch.com/ DistroWatch] as Oct 2021). RAM usage is about 350MB except antiX uses only 125MB.
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Linux_distributions_that_run_from_RAM List of Linux distributions that run from RAM]. Some based on Debian include antiX (#15), Knoppix (#73), Slax and Tails (#31) (ranking is by [https://distrowatch.com/ DistroWatch] as Oct 2021). RAM usage is about 350MB except antiX uses only 125MB.
* For antiX, we need to add '''toram''' to the option line on the boot screen (tested on antiX-19.4_x64-full.iso).
* For antiX/MX Linux, we need to add [https://www.reddit.com/r/MXLinux/comments/c6llhh/running_entirelypartially_from_ram/ toram] parameter to the option line on the boot screen (tested on antiX-19.4_x64-full.iso).
** First boot screen -> Use Legacy Kernel -> Normal Boot (but add "toram" to the Boot Options line at the bottom). So the boot options become "quiet splasht disable=1xF toram". Enter. It will show "Copy 1.33 GiB to RAM" on the screen (about 1 minute).
** I delete all partitions on HDD and add 2.0TB as "/". Then the installation can continue.
** After we see the desktop '''df -h''' should not reveal /dev/sda1 and it should only have tmpfs and /dev/loop0.
** I can remove the USB drive.
** To configure wifi, open antiX '''Control Centre''' -> Network -> WiFi Connect(Connman).
** Somehow, it can remember my identity so I don't need to go to wifi to reconnect. Interesting.
* [https://www.slant.co/topics/1837/~best-linux-distros-that-run-entirely-in-ram What are the best Linux distros that run entirely in RAM?]
* [https://www.slant.co/topics/1837/~best-linux-distros-that-run-entirely-in-ram What are the best Linux distros that run entirely in RAM?]
* A screenshot of antiX-21 (taken from running in Proxmox, so the res is 1024 x 768/4:3)
* A screenshot of antiX-21 (taken from running in Proxmox, so the res is 1024 x 768/4:3)
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= Linux Distro for Your Cloud Server =
= Linux Distro for Your Cloud Server =
[https://www.cloudsavvyit.com/1002/how-to-choose-the-right-linux-for-your-cloud-server/ How to Choose the Right Linux Distro for Your Cloud Server] Fedora is the upstream source of Red Hat. CentOS is the downstream source of RHEL.
* [https://www.cloudsavvyit.com/1002/how-to-choose-the-right-linux-for-your-cloud-server/ How to Choose the Right Linux Distro for Your Cloud Server] Fedora is the upstream source of Red Hat. CentOS is the downstream source of RHEL.
* [https://www.howtogeek.com/linux-distros-great-for-running-a-server/ These Are My Top 6 Linux Distros for Running a Server] 2025
 
= Ubuntu derived distributions =
== Elementary OS ==
* It looks like Mac and easy to use. It has a dock at the bottom and a taskbar at the top.
* The desktop environment Pantheon is heavy; 1GB is used.
* See some screenshots [https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/pantheon-explained-elementary-os-desktop/ Pantheon Explained: A Look at the Minimalist Elementary OS Desktop]
* [https://cloudspinx.com/install-pantheon-desktop-on-ubuntu/ Install Pantheon Desktop on Ubuntu 24.04|22.04]
 
== Rhino Linux ==
* https://rhinolinux.org/.
** Rhino Linux is an Ubuntu-based, rolling release distribution, with Pacstall & XFCE at its core.
** It is pretty new. See [https://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=rhino Distrowatch] for its history.
** It went straight to live mode. Search application list to look for an "Install Rhino Linux" icon.
** https://www.reddit.com/r/rhinolinux/
* https://wiki.rhinolinux.org/
* [https://thenewstack.io/rhino-linux-is-one-of-the-most-innovative-linux-distros/ Rhino Linux Is One of the Most Innovative Linux Distros]
* [https://pacstall.dev/ Pacstall] 
** Pacstall is a relatively new package manager for Ubuntu and other Debian-based systems that aims to bring AUR-like functionality.
** Purpose: It allows users to install packages not available in official Ubuntu repositories. Similar to AUR, it enables community-driven package distribution.
** Package format: Uses '''.pacscript''' files, which are shell scripts containing installation instructions.
 
Install Pacstall
{{Pre}}
sudo bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://pacstall.dev/q/install || wget -q https://pacstall.dev/q/install -O -)"
</pre>
 
Once installed, you can use Pacstall to install packages via community-contributed Pacscripts. Common commands include:
* Install a package: '''pacstall -I <package_name>'''  For example, [https://pacstall.dev/packages/rstudio-deb RStudio] package.
* Remove a package: '''pacstall -R <package_name>'''
* Search for a package: '''pacstall -S <package_name>'''
* Update all packages: '''pacstall -Up'''


= Debian derived distributions =
= Debian derived distributions =
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Linux_distributions#Debian-based
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Linux_distributions#Debian-based
== SparkyLinux ==
* [https://itsfoss.com/best-rolling-release-distros 7 Best Rolling Release Linux Distributions for People Who Want the Latest and Greatest of Kernel and Software] 2021: '''openSUSE Tumbleweed, Arch Linux, Manjaro Linux, Solus Linux, Debian Testing, Void Linux, Gentoo Linux'''.
* [https://sparkylinux.org/about/ SparkyLinux] is a lightweight, fast and simple Linux distribution designed for both old and new computers featuring customised Enlightenment and LXDE desktops. '''It has been built on the "testing" branch of Debian GNU/Linux.'''
* It has two flavors of images: Stable and (Semi)Rolling (another good choice is [https://www.sovereignvalley.com/is-mx-linux-a-rolling-distro/ MX Linux]).
* For example, r-base and ddclient programs are the latest when I checked them on my rolling release SparkyLinux.
* [https://wiki.sparkylinux.org/doku.php/minimum_system_requirements Minimum system requirements]
* [https://distrowatch.com/table.php?distribution=sparky Past releases]
* The [https://sparkylinux.org/sparky-aptus-appcenter/ '''AppCenter''' (APTUS APPCENTER)] has different subcategories under categories. This make it easy to discover new software. For example, in Sparky 8, the "System" category has 9 subcategories: Backup, Disk, Encrypt, File Systems, Kernels, Others, Packages, Shells and Virtual.
* [https://techviewleo.com/sparkylinux-review-step-by-step-installation-guide/ SparkyLinux – Review and Step-by-Step Installation Guide] (in Proxmox).
== antiX Linux ==
* https://antixlinux.com/
* In the wireless setup, passphrase = password. See [https://www.antixforum.com/forums/topic/wifi-configuration/ this post].
* Find antiX version '''cat /etc/*version'''
* I try '''sysVinit''' version of antixCore (antiX-23.2_x64-core.iso is 538MB) released Oct 2024.
** The installation is command-line based and the OS is terminal only.
** It includes GRUB (good if we need to install different OS on different disks)
** "htop" command shows only 55MB RAM was used and about 14 processes were running. It feels like DietPi.
** "uname -a" shows the kernel is 5.10.224
** "cat /etc/os-release" shows Debian 12.
== MX Linux ==
* https://mxlinux.org/
* [https://youtu.be/80YHVuv-eVs MX Linux 21 XFCE: Theming Guide]


== Kali ==
== Kali ==
[https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/linux/kali-linux-adds-vm-like-snapshot-feature-to-bare-metal-installs/ Kali Linux adds VM-like snapshot feature to bare-metal installs]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kali_Linux Kali is a rolling release]. Kali is based on the Debian testing branch.
* [https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/linux/kali-linux-adds-vm-like-snapshot-feature-to-bare-metal-installs/ Kali Linux adds VM-like snapshot feature to bare-metal installs]
* [https://www.makeuseof.com/reasons-why-hackers-use-kali-linux 4 Reasons Why Hackers Use Kali Linux]
* [https://www.tecmint.com/kali-linux-web-penetration-testing-tools/ 15 Best Kali Linux Web Penetration Testing Tools]
* (Video) [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0p78njSKLjg Kali 系統最新安裝教學 ！及實戰示範撬開Wifi 密碼，支援 PC、Mac、虛擬機器使用！]


== Peppermint ==
== PeppermintOS ==
https://peppermintos.com/, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peppermint_OS
https://peppermintos.com/, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peppermint_OS


* Not even any web browser has been pre-installed. "We hope you enjoy - Everything you need & nothing you don't".
* '''LibreWolf''' browser is included, mainly for viewing PeppermintOS documentations.
* A light-weight LXDE distribution for '''cloud applications'''  
* A light-weight LXDE distribution for '''cloud applications'''  
* In place of traditionally native applications for common tasks (word processing, image editing), it ships with the custom Ice application, which allows users to create '''site-specific browsers (SSB's)'''.  
* In place of traditionally native applications for common tasks (word processing, image editing), it ships with the custom Ice application called [https://peppermint_os.codeberg.page/html/#kumo Kumo] (SSB Manager), which allows users to create [https://peppermintos.com/guide/ice/ site-specific browsers (SSB's)].  
* From my testing, favicon is not downloaded when I create an [https://peppermintos.com/guide/ice/ SSB for twitter in ICE]:)
** From my testing, favicon is not downloaded when I create an SSB for twitter.
* Not impressed by the SSB idea.
** The difference between Ice and Chromium’s built in “Create Application Shortcuts…” tool is that Chromium’s built in tool does not integrate with the system menu.
** Not impressed by the SSB idea.
* [https://www.makeuseof.com/smallest-fastest-linux-distro-works-for-everyday-stuff/ This is the smallest, fastest Linux distro that actually works for everyday use]


== Raspberry Pi OS ==
== Raspberry Pi OS ==
== Gnoppix ==
[https://debugpointnews.com/gnoppix-22-12-release/?amp=1 Gnoppix Linux 22.12 is out with GNOME 43, Kernel 6.0, + More]


== Q4OS ==
== Q4OS ==


== SparkyLinux ==
== Twister OS ==


== Twister OS ==
== Whonix OS ==
* https://www.whonix.org/
* [https://youtu.be/-dWEcBQZBXw Whonix KVM - A Secure OS for the Dark Web]


= Red Hat derived distributions =
= Red Hat derived distributions =
[https://www.makeuseof.com/ways-red-hat-source-code-restrictions-affect-other-distros/ 4 Ways Red Hat's Source Code Restrictions Affect Other Distros]


== Fedora ==
== Fedora ==
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</pre>
</li>
</li>
<li>[https://www.neowin.net/news/fedora-33-launches-with-updated-gnome-and-btrfs/ Fedora 33 launches with updated GNOME and BTRFS] </li>
<li>[https://www.maketecheasier.com/fedora-favorite-linux-distro-for-productivity Why Fedora Is My Favorite Linux Distro for Productivity Tasks]
* It opts for a hybrid model that freezes the core system packages every six months while allowing third-party programs to closely follow their upstream source.
* Fedora is also the upstream for RHEL and CentOS. This means that any feature that’s currently present in Fedora could eventually trickle down to RHEL and CentOS.
</ul>
</ul>
=== Fedora CoreOS ===
* https://fedoraproject.org/coreos/ The container optimized OS.
* [https://www.xda-developers.com/linux-distros-that-are-perfect-for-running-in-a-vm/ 5 Linux distros that are perfect for running in a VM]
=== Fedora Silverblue ===
* [https://www.howtogeek.com/why-ive-gone-all-in-on-fedora-silverblue/ Why I've Gone All In on Fedora Silverblue]
* [https://bazzite.gg/ Bazzite] is based on Fedora Silverblue. See [https://docs.bazzite.gg/General/Fedora_Atomic_Comparison/ Major Differences Between Bazzite & Upstream Fedora Atomic Desktop]
=== Upgrade from 42 to 43 ===
[https://www.debugpoint.com/upgrade-fedora-43-from-fedora-42/ Upgrade to Fedora 43 from Fedora 42 Workstation (GUI and CLI)]
= Arch Linux =
[[Arch_Linux|Arch Linux]]
= Rolling release =
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category:Rolling_release_Linux_distributions Rolling release Linux distributions]
* [https://www.maketecheasier.com/linux-rolling-release-model/ All You Need to Know About the Linux Rolling Release Model]
== Distros for Brand-New Hardware ==
[https://www.howtogeek.com/linux-distros-that-play-nice-with-brand-new-hardware/ 5 Linux Distros That Play Nice With Brand-New Hardware]. Garuda, Mint Edge, Manjaro, Fedora Linux, CachyOS.
= Handheld =
== CachyOS ==
* https://github.com/CachyOS/CachyOS-Handheld


= Small/lightweight Linux distributions =
= Small/lightweight Linux distributions =
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* [https://thishosting.rocks/best-lightweight-linux-distros/ 50+ Best Lightweight Linux Distros for 2020] (it includes a table for comparison), [https://www.techradar.com/news/best-lightweight-linux-distro Best lightweight Linux distro of 2020]
* [https://thishosting.rocks/best-lightweight-linux-distros/ 50+ Best Lightweight Linux Distros for 2020] (it includes a table for comparison), [https://www.techradar.com/news/best-lightweight-linux-distro Best lightweight Linux distro of 2020]
* [https://itsfoss.com/lightweight-linux-beginners/ 16 Best Lightweight Linux Distributions For Older Computers] 2021
* [https://itsfoss.com/lightweight-linux-beginners/ 16 Best Lightweight Linux Distributions For Older Computers] 2021
* [https://itsfoss.com/lightweight-linux-beginners/ Best Lightweight Linux Distributions for Older Computers (With System Requirements)]
* [https://www.tecmint.com/lightweight-linux-distros-without-gui/ Top 5 Lightweight Linux Distros Without GUI]
*# Tiny Core Linux
*# Alpine Linux
*# Puppy Linux
*# SliTaz
*# antiX
* [https://www.howtogeek.com/more-lightweight-linux-distros-that-go-easy-on-your-old-windows-pc/ 5 More Lightweight Linux Distros That Go Easy on Your Old Windows PC]
* [https://www.makeuseof.com/50mb-linux-os-dsl-for-old-pc/ This 50 MB operating system can resurrect your old PC] Damn Small Linux/DSL. However, it does not support UEFI so [https://www.reddit.com/r/damnsmalllinux/comments/xg8bba/is_there_a_ueficompatible_version/ I cannot even boot it with Ventoy].
** Use Rufus to create a bootable USB with compatibility for both UEFI and Legacy modes.
== My experience ==
* antiX '''Core''' Icewm DE -> 140 MB (best)
* '''Lubuntu''' LXQt DE -> 462MB. '''Xubuntu''' Xfce 4.18 DE -> 440MB (disk 5.6G).
* MATE too heavy
* Linux Lite (very slow, not lite, a joke)
== Puppy Linux ==
* https://puppylinux-woof-ce.github.io/
** [https://wikka.puppylinux.com/HomePage Wiki]
* I am testing BookwormPup64 10.0 64-bit on Acer Aspire One intel atom n570 netbook.
* [https://www.wikihow.com/Install-Puppy-Linux How to Install Puppy Linux on a USB Drive or PC]
** When we use Gparted to create two partitions (linux-swap and ext4), remember to use Gparted to create a "boot" flag on ext4. Otherwise, we will see an error "Boot flag not found on sda." when we restart the computer.
* Even Puppy linux is installed to hard disk, it still copy puppy-*.xfs to RAM. So the root directory size is very limited.
** [https://wikka.puppylinux.com/InstallationFrugal Frugal installations]
* When we shut down Puppy linux the first time, be sure to let it save the settings. Otherwise, it will lose the wifi setting, etc.
= Make a Linux distro =
[https://popovicu.com/posts/making-a-micro-linux-distro/ Making a micro Linux distro]


= Live USB =
= Live USB =
See [[Desktop_environment#Live_USB|Live USB]].
See [[Desktop_environment#Live_USB|Live USB]].


= 10 Best And Most Secure Linux Distributions =
= Tablet =
https://fossbytes.com/secure-linux-distros-privacy-anonymity/
* [https://www.howtogeek.com/linux-distros-for-tablets/ Putting Linux on a Tablet? 7 Distros to Try]
 
= Best Linux Distributions =
[https://itsfoss.com/distrohopping-issues/ 7 Deadly Sins of Distrohopping]
 
== Secure ==
* [https://fossbytes.com/secure-linux-distros-privacy-anonymity/ 10 Best And Most Secure Linux Distributions]
* [https://www.howtogeek.com/the-reasons-why-qubes-is-better-than-your-distro/ 7 Reasons Why Qubes Is Better Than Your Linux Distro]
 
== Immutable ==
* [https://github.com/89luca89/distrobox?tab=readme-ov-file distrobox]. Provide a mutable environment on an immutable OS, like ChromeOS, Endless OS, Fedora Silverblue, OpenSUSE Aeon/Kalpa, Vanilla OS, or SteamOS3. 9.9k stars.
* [https://itsfoss.com/immutable-linux-distros/ 11 Immutable Linux Distributions for Those Looking to Embrace the Future]
* [https://www.makeuseof.com/best-immutable-linux-distros/ The 5 Best Immutable, Rock-Solid Linux Distros]
** Fedora Silverblue ships with the entire system provided as one giant component that you replace whenever you download a system update (one that is also read-only). This is an approach similar to that of Android, Chromebooks, and macOS. It stops a single corrupted system file from preventing your entire PC from booting.
* [https://www.howtogeek.com/blendos-the-all-in-one-linux-distro/ This All-in-One Linux Distro Isn’t for Everyone, but It Cured My Distro-Hopping Habit]
** https://blendos.co/
 
== Gaming ==
* [https://itsfoss.com/linux-gaming-distributions/ Best Distributions for Gaming on Linux] 2025/3
* [https://www.howtogeek.com/linux-distros-for-playing-aaa-windows-games/ 5 Best Linux Distros for Playing AAA Windows Games] 2025/9
 
== Desktop ==
[https://itsfoss.com/best-linux-desktop-environments/ The Best Desktop Environments For Linux ]


= Kids =
= Kids =
[https://www.maketecheasier.com/configure-linux-for-children/ How to Configure Linux for Children]
[https://www.maketecheasier.com/configure-linux-for-children/ How to Configure Linux for Children]

Latest revision as of 19:16, 20 November 2025

Run from HDD

How to Run Any Linux Distribution Directly from Hard Disk

Run from RAM

Dsitro DE/WM Pro
Lubuntu LxQt/Openbox nothing special
Slax NA/fluxbox very thin ito software
very clean itf interface
no installation option
antiX
live default pw: demo
FAQ, Forum 		iceWM/IceWM include many goodies:
SMTube, mpv,
Youtube video player (ytfzf, old, crashed)
ISO snapshot.
Tiny Core Linux NA/FLTK & FLWM 25MB
  • Fully Booting a Live USB to RAM, Enabling Disk Removal
  • List of Linux distributions that run from RAM
  • Ubuntu
    • Memory usage is 5.4GB according to System Monitor
    • When I try to 'Power off' my USB drive through the 'Disks' utility. But I got an error that Device or resource is busy.
    • If I forcefully pull out the USB drive, the whole live session is gone. So the conclusion is boot to ram is not fully supported.
    • My experience with Ubuntu 20.04/22.04: press "e" and add toram just before or after "quiet splash" on line 4 (starting with linux) and then press F10. See screenshots.
setparams 'Ubuntu'

        set gfxpayload=keep
        linux   /casper/vmlinuz file=/cdrom/pressed/ubuntu.seed maybe-ubiquity toram quiet splash ---
        initrd  /casper/initrd
  • List of Linux distributions that run from RAM. Some based on Debian include antiX (#15), Knoppix (#73), Slax and Tails (#31) (ranking is by DistroWatch as Oct 2021). RAM usage is about 350MB except antiX uses only 125MB.
  • For antiX/MX Linux, we need to add toram parameter to the option line on the boot screen (tested on antiX-19.4_x64-full.iso).
    • First boot screen -> Use Legacy Kernel -> Normal Boot (but add "toram" to the Boot Options line at the bottom). So the boot options become "quiet splasht disable=1xF toram". Enter. It will show "Copy 1.33 GiB to RAM" on the screen (about 1 minute).
    • I delete all partitions on HDD and add 2.0TB as "/". Then the installation can continue.
    • After we see the desktop df -h should not reveal /dev/sda1 and it should only have tmpfs and /dev/loop0.
    • I can remove the USB drive.
    • To configure wifi, open antiX Control Centre -> Network -> WiFi Connect(Connman).
    • Somehow, it can remember my identity so I don't need to go to wifi to reconnect. Interesting.
  • What are the best Linux distros that run entirely in RAM?
  • A screenshot of antiX-21 (taken from running in Proxmox, so the res is 1024 x 768/4:3)

Linux Distro for Your Cloud Server

Ubuntu derived distributions

Elementary OS

Rhino Linux

Install Pacstall 

sudo bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://pacstall.dev/q/install || wget -q https://pacstall.dev/q/install -O -)"

Once installed, you can use Pacstall to install packages via community-contributed Pacscripts. Common commands include:

  • Install a package: pacstall -I <package_name> For example, RStudio package.
  • Remove a package: pacstall -R <package_name>
  • Search for a package: pacstall -S <package_name>
  • Update all packages: pacstall -Up

Debian derived distributions

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Linux_distributions#Debian-based

SparkyLinux

antiX Linux

  • https://antixlinux.com/
  • In the wireless setup, passphrase = password. See this post.
  • Find antiX version cat /etc/*version
  • I try sysVinit version of antixCore (antiX-23.2_x64-core.iso is 538MB) released Oct 2024.
    • The installation is command-line based and the OS is terminal only.
    • It includes GRUB (good if we need to install different OS on different disks)
    • "htop" command shows only 55MB RAM was used and about 14 processes were running. It feels like DietPi.
    • "uname -a" shows the kernel is 5.10.224
    • "cat /etc/os-release" shows Debian 12.

MX Linux

Kali

PeppermintOS

https://peppermintos.com/, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peppermint_OS

  • LibreWolf browser is included, mainly for viewing PeppermintOS documentations.
  • A light-weight LXDE distribution for cloud applications
  • In place of traditionally native applications for common tasks (word processing, image editing), it ships with the custom Ice application called Kumo (SSB Manager), which allows users to create site-specific browsers (SSB's).
    • From my testing, favicon is not downloaded when I create an SSB for twitter.
    • The difference between Ice and Chromium’s built in “Create Application Shortcuts…” tool is that Chromium’s built in tool does not integrate with the system menu.
    • Not impressed by the SSB idea.
  • This is the smallest, fastest Linux distro that actually works for everyday use

Raspberry Pi OS

Gnoppix

Gnoppix Linux 22.12 is out with GNOME 43, Kernel 6.0, + More

Q4OS

Twister OS

Whonix OS

Red Hat derived distributions

4 Ways Red Hat's Source Code Restrictions Affect Other Distros

Fedora

LXQt version looks better than GNOME (the top menu does not show all opened apps!) and KDE (too heavy).

Fedora CoreOS

Fedora Silverblue

Upgrade from 42 to 43

Upgrade to Fedora 43 from Fedora 42 Workstation (GUI and CLI)

Arch Linux

Arch Linux

Rolling release

Distros for Brand-New Hardware

5 Linux Distros That Play Nice With Brand-New Hardware. Garuda, Mint Edge, Manjaro, Fedora Linux, CachyOS.

Handheld

CachyOS

Small/lightweight Linux distributions

My experience

  • antiX Core Icewm DE -> 140 MB (best)
  • Lubuntu LXQt DE -> 462MB. Xubuntu Xfce 4.18 DE -> 440MB (disk 5.6G).
  • MATE too heavy
  • Linux Lite (very slow, not lite, a joke)

Puppy Linux

  • https://puppylinux-woof-ce.github.io/
  • I am testing BookwormPup64 10.0 64-bit on Acer Aspire One intel atom n570 netbook.
  • How to Install Puppy Linux on a USB Drive or PC
    • When we use Gparted to create two partitions (linux-swap and ext4), remember to use Gparted to create a "boot" flag on ext4. Otherwise, we will see an error "Boot flag not found on sda." when we restart the computer.
  • Even Puppy linux is installed to hard disk, it still copy puppy-*.xfs to RAM. So the root directory size is very limited.
  • When we shut down Puppy linux the first time, be sure to let it save the settings. Otherwise, it will lose the wifi setting, etc.

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