Linux Distribution

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 DistroWatch as Oct 2021).

For antiX, we need to add toram to the option line on the boot screen (tested on antiX-19.4_x64-full.iso).

Linux Distro 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.

Debian derived distribution

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

Peppermint

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".
• 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).
• From my testing, favicon is not downloaded when I create an SSB for twitter in ICE:)
• Not impressed by the SSB idea.

Small/lightweight Linux distributions

• Install Linux to Save Space! These Tiny Linux Distros Are Super Small 10/10/2017
• 13 Lightweight Linux Distributions to Give Your Old PC a New Lease of Life 5/5/2017. Some distributions that can be run in RAM: Macpup, Porteus.
• 10 Best Lightweight Linux Distros For Old Computers | 2019
• 50+ Best Lightweight Linux Distros for 2020 (it includes a table for comparison), Best lightweight Linux distro of 2020
• 16 Best Lightweight Linux Distributions For Older Computers 2021

Live USB

See Live USB.

10 Best And Most Secure Linux Distributions

https://fossbytes.com/secure-linux-distros-privacy-anonymity/

Kids

How to Configure Linux for Children