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Introduction
There are many operating systems out there. No single site can possibly cover them all, although there are several sites which have made an excellent effort in collecting information about these. We list some of them here and will add more. If you wish to submit a related link, please e-mail me the hyperlink. This is not a general Linux links page, but more like a collection of links that provide independent and up-to-date information about various Linux distributions and other operating systems.

Introduction

There are many operating systems out there. No single site can possibly cover them all, although there are several sites which have made an excellent effort in collecting information about these. We list some of them here and will add more. If you wish to submit a related link, please e-mail me the hyperlink. This is not a general Linux links page, but more like a collection of links that provide independent and up-to-date information about various Linux distributions and other operating systems.

DistroWatch currently specialises in providing information about Linux, BSD and OpenSolaris distributions. BSDs were introduced to DistroWatch in April 2004. The following is a list of UNIX, UNIX-like and other operating systems that are not flavours of Linux, BSD or OpenSolaris, as well as some proprietary ones - added for good measure.

UNIX and UNIX clones:
• AIX
• GNU-Darwin

Other operating systems and hypervisors:
• AmigaOS
• Android
• AROS
• AtheOS
• axle OS
• BeOS
• Chromium OS
• eyeOS
• eComStation
• FreeDOS
• macOS
• MenuetOS
• Microsoft Windows
• MorphOS
• NewOS
• QNX
• ReactOS
• Redox
• RISC OS Open
• SerenityOS
• SkyOS
• Sortix
• Syllable
• THEOS
• ToaruOS
• Ulix
• Unununium Operating Engine
• XCP-ng

	Small and Floppy-based Linux Distributions
	Floppy-based Linux distributions can give life to an old computer or serve as rescue systems. Small and floppy-based Linux distributions: • BasicLinux • blueflops • BrazilFW • Coyote Linux • Fli4l (German) • Floppix • floppyfw • Freesco • Pocket Linux • tomsrtbt • ttylinux

Embedded Linux Distributions and Special Environments

Embedded Linux distributions, embedded operating systems, special containers, and toolkits are currently excluded from being listed on DistroWatch unless (in some special cases) where we have the hardware required to test new released. If you need more information about these types of distributions, please visit their web sites.

Embedded Linux distributions:
• DebWrt
• DIET-PC
• ELinOS
• eLux
• GalliumOS
• JuNest
• libreCMC
• LinuxCNC
• iMedia Embedded Linux
• KaeilOS
• KaufKauf Slim Linux
• LEAF
• Letux
• LineageOS
• LynxOS RTOS
• MontaVista Linux (Hard Hat Linux)
• Nard GNU/Linux
• OpenWrt
• Open Network Linux
• Rocket Show
• RTLinux
• TimeSys
• TinyOS
• uClinux
• Voyage Linux

Linux Kernels, Desktop Environments...

Some projects are frequently mistaken for Linux distributions - here is the list of the common ones:

Projects frequently mistaken for Linux distributions:
• Cooperative Linux (or coLinux) is a port of the Linux kernel that allows it to run cooperatively alongside another operating system on a single machine. For instance, it allows one to freely run Linux on Windows 2000/XP.
• Cygwin is a Linux-like environment for Windows.
• Doors/Linux is an implementation of the Solaris Doors API on the Linux operating system.
• GNU Hurd is the GNU project's replacement for the Unix kernel.
• MOSIX is a cluster management system.
• OmniBoot is a collection of several bootable distributions on one CD/DVD.
• Pogo Linux is a hardware vendor of servers, workstations, and storage systems with a Linux focus.
• SELinux (Security-Enhanced Linux by NSA) is a Linux Kernel only, not a complete distribution.
• Ultimate Boot CD is a collection of utilities for performing hardware maintenance. It does include several distributions, such as Recovery Is Possible.

Distributions on the Waiting List

We receive an average two to four distro submissions each week and we don't have the time and resources to add every one of them to the database straight away. Hence the reason for this waiting list.

The waiting list is divided into four categories to reduce the effort required to keep track of each project's status and progress. These categories are roughly defined as follows: The first group consists of projects waiting for evaluation, to either be added to our database or placed into another category. The second group includes projects we have not managed to get running or that appear to be missing a component or documentation. The third group features a locale, language, or legal barrier, such as a hardwired keyboard layout, trademark, or copyright conflicts or has a website that has not been translated into a language we can read fluently. The final category includes distributions which likely can be added to the database, but we are waiting for a new release from the project to confirm it is still under active development. Once a new release is published we will re-evaluate.

Projects which receive the most Recommend votes and have been on our waiting list for a year will usually be evaluated first. Projects which have not been updated in over two years will be removed from the list.

Projects waiting evaluation:

DragonOS (submitted on 2021-11-04)	1550 votes
openEuler (submitted on 2020-06-05)	340 votes
CutefishOS (submitted on 2021-08-29)	203 votes
Accessible-Coconut (submitted on 2020-09-30)	157 votes
Predator-OS (submitted on 2021-08-11)	137 votes
Optimised Gaming Operating System (submitted on 2020-04-18)	129 votes
Lirix (submitted on 2021-11-16)	93 votes
AllegianceOS (submitted on 2020-10-05)	70 votes
Asahi Linux (submitted on 2022-03-19)	34 votes
Twister OS (submitted on 2022-01-03)	32 votes
Ryanboot-offical-linux-netbooter (submitted on 2021-05-10)	25 votes
Neurolinux (submitted on 2021-04-29)	24 votes
EdUBudgie (submitted on 2021-05-11)	18 votes
JarroNegro (submitted on 2021-07-04)	17 votes
Kumuda OS (submitted on 2021-10-15)	16 votes
Peropesis (submitted on 2021-03-16)	13 votes
Rolling Rhino Remix (submitted on 2022-04-27)	12 votes
CloudNeedle OS (submitted on 2021-10-20)	10 votes
CalinixOS (submitted on 2021-11-26)	9 votes
Freeduc-usd (submitted on 2021-02-06)	8 votes
Itd OS (submitted on 2021-11-01)	7 votes
Little-Psycho Linux (submitted on 2021-11-30)	5 votes
Alchg Linux (submitted on 2022-03-27)	5 votes
Circle Linux (submitted on 2022-01-02)	4 votes
EXERGOS RED (submitted on 2022-04-09)	3 votes
XOS Workstation (submitted on 2021-10-21)	2 votes
Fienix (submitted on 2022-04-07)	0 votes

Projects not yet ready:

TROM-Jaro (submitted on 2019-07-27)	65879 votes
HefftorLinux (submitted on 2020-07-05)	12452 votes
SulinOS (submitted on 2020-07-04)	11545 votes
OpenStage Linux (submitted on 2019-10-04)	7060 votes
PsychOS (submitted on 2020-01-11)	3635 votes
Tux Linux (submitted on 2018-12-22)	2657 votes
TinyPaw-Linux (submitted on 2018-03-06)	2594 votes
Tizen (submitted on 2011-09-27)	2270 votes
dahliaOS (submitted on 2020-07-26)	2038 votes
TSURUGI Linux (submitted on 2019-05-24)	1947 votes
FluXuan Linux (submitted on 2018-12-25)	1883 votes
Mazon OS (submitted on 2019-02-09)	1085 votes
Emperor-OS (submitted on 2020-06-22)	1083 votes
Pixel OS (submitted on 2018-02-09)	963 votes
Drauger OS (submitted on 2018-09-12)	949 votes
Expirion Linux (submitted on 2020-11-15)	901 votes
MODICIA OS (submitted on 2018-05-24)	797 votes
Maemo Leste (submitted on 2018-02-14)	521 votes
Mobian (submitted on 2020-06-11)	503 votes
helloSystem (submitted on 2021-02-11)	500 votes
TTOS Linux (submitted on 2019-09-04)	479 votes
HexagonOS (submitted on 2019-03-06)	429 votes
Regolith Linux (submitted on 2019-04-19)	397 votes
Quark (submitted on 2020-09-25)	374 votes
Xebian (submitted on 2017-09-08)	343 votes
BlackWeb (submitted on 2019-04-21)	334 votes
ChimeraOS (submitted on 2020-06-12)	327 votes
Avouch Linux (submitted on 2018-11-28)	325 votes
CrunchBang Plus Plus (submitted on 2015-06-03)	323 votes
Carbs Linux (submitted on 2021-04-15)	320 votes
Icaros Desktop Live (submitted on 2012-03-11)	278 votes
Liri OS (submitted on 2017-01-15)	263 votes
Gorizont Linux (submitted on 2020-11-15)	259 votes
eXtern (submitted on 2017-09-27)	257 votes
Airyx (submitted on 2021-08-06)	256 votes
Donau (submitted on 2019-03-27)	246 votes
Bliss (submitted on 2018-07-18)	242 votes
Adelie Linux (submitted on 2019-05-21)	242 votes
EQuilibrium Level Three (submitted on 2019-01-23)	237 votes
Sculpt OS (submitted on 2018-12-05)	236 votes
Phoenix OS (submitted on 2017-05-06)	230 votes
oasis (submitted on 2020-12-01)	213 votes
Unity7sl (submitted on 2017-11-24)	204 votes
Lilidog (submitted on 2021-11-15)	177 votes
AnthurestaOS (submitted on 2019-02-26)	173 votes
CloudLinux OS (submitted on 2011-09-18)	149 votes
Lxpup (submitted on 2012-09-09)	140 votes
Exton\|OS (submitted on 2018-03-02)	127 votes
Onix OS (submitted on 2018-12-18)	127 votes
NEMS (submitted on 2018-12-19)	126 votes
Hos OS (submitted on 2021-06-28)	124 votes
Paranoid Linux (submitted on 2017-04-27)	107 votes
Storm OS (submitted on 2021-01-16)	100 votes
OmniOS (submitted on 2014-09-15)	98 votes
Martine OS (submitted on 2021-07-15)	90 votes
Linux Kamarada (submitted on 2020-02-28)	89 votes
DFLinux (submitted on 2017-07-10)	83 votes
Lightning Linux (submitted on 2015-06-19)	82 votes
Astronomy Linux (submitted on 2018-06-29)	80 votes
Peux OS (submitted on 2021-02-09)	78 votes
EGOS (submitted on 2017-09-24)	75 votes
InstantOS (submitted on 2021-10-13)	74 votes
PrimeOS (submitted on 2019-04-02)	69 votes
Fenix OS (submitted on 2020-12-04)	69 votes
Asril OS (submitted on 2019-04-19)	68 votes
Tribblix (submitted on 2021-03-28)	68 votes
OS108 (submitted on 2019-03-23)	63 votes
MultiBootUSB-Live (submitted on 2017-10-20)	61 votes
Advanced Persistent Security (submitted on 2017-09-29)	55 votes
Open Secure-K OS (submitted on 2018-10-24)	55 votes
MocaccinoOS (submitted on 2020-11-22)	55 votes
Cumulus Linux (submitted on 2014-10-17)	53 votes
EmuTOS (submitted on 2018-12-25)	50 votes
Metztli Reiser4 (submitted on 2017-05-27)	49 votes
Flatcar Linux (submitted on 2018-04-30)	47 votes
Obscurix (submitted on 2020-10-19)	45 votes
Xinutop (submitted on 2012-05-06)	44 votes
FX64 Linux (submitted on 2011-11-02)	40 votes
NayuOS (submitted on 2016-01-30)	40 votes
HasCoding-OS (submitted on 2017-11-09)	38 votes
RoshanTech POS OS (submitted on 2020-07-23)	37 votes
Pyabr OS (submitted on 2021-08-05)	37 votes
Exubuntu (submitted on 2019-11-20)	35 votes
snakeware (submitted on 2020-06-02)	35 votes
ubermix (submitted on 2015-01-24)	33 votes
RoshanOS (submitted on 2021-01-30)	33 votes
DarkOS (submitted on 2021-03-17)	33 votes
rlxos (submitted on 2021-06-22)	33 votes
Quelitu (submitted on 2010-09-30)	31 votes
Resilient Linux (submitted on 2019-06-07)	30 votes
CryptoCurrency OS (submitted on 2019-08-06)	30 votes
Eole (submitted on 2013-07-28)	29 votes
MathLibre (submitted on 2019-06-14)	29 votes
AccessDV Linux (submitted on 2018-07-24)	26 votes
distri (submitted on 2019-08-17)	26 votes
AzzeraOS (submitted on 2021-04-08)	26 votes
Auxtral (submitted on 2021-08-18)	26 votes
Qlustar (submitted on 2014-09-30)	25 votes
Split Linux (submitted on 2020-06-09)	25 votes
UniDockyNapse (submitted on 2012-02-16)	24 votes
TeLOS Linux (submitted on 2021-03-08)	23 votes
Birds Linux (submitted on 2013-07-19)	21 votes
Pink Rabbit Linux (submitted on 2015-02-13)	18 votes
Potabi (submitted on 2021-11-05)	18 votes
TAZ (submitted on 2020-02-02)	15 votes
Serene Linux (submitted on 2020-07-22)	14 votes
Nobara Project (submitted on 2022-02-08)	14 votes
RaspEX (submitted on 2015-07-08)	13 votes
AndEX (submitted on 2015-03-17)	12 votes
Karma Load Balancer (submitted on 2016-06-02)	11 votes
plagueOS (submitted on 2021-09-26)	8 votes
LuxOS (submitted on 2022-01-15)	7 votes

Projects with locale, language or trademark concerns:

Br OS (submitted on 2020-05-01)	1030 votes
Uplos32 (submitted on 2017-03-20)	822 votes
LibraZiK (submitted on 2016-06-14)	429 votes
AlterLinux (submitted on 2020-07-22)	405 votes
Anadolu Panteri (submitted on 2021-06-28)	386 votes
EducatuX (submitted on 2019-05-24)	369 votes
Bentoo (submitted on 2018-11-12)	253 votes
Astra Linux (submitted on 2015-03-31)	221 votes
Alien-OS (submitted on 2018-04-23)	203 votes
Abalar Libre (submitted on 2019-01-22)	112 votes
Debian+PIXEL (submitted on 2017-01-03)	103 votes
unRAID Server (submitted on 2011-06-17)	102 votes
Shiba_lnu (submitted on 2017-12-21)	84 votes
Cubuntu (submitted on 2015-09-25)	80 votes
Delinux (submitted on 2019-07-24)	76 votes
IGOS Nusantara (submitted on 2012-04-12)	49 votes
Utopia (submitted on 2010-06-22)	45 votes
Linux Educational (submitted on 2014-01-07)	41 votes
Huayra Linux (submitted on 2013-09-14)	40 votes
MyNAS (submitted on 2016-06-24)	40 votes
Escuelas Linux (submitted on 2016-06-14)	34 votes
EterTICs GNU/Linux (submitted on 2017-09-28)	33 votes
MagOS Linux (submitted on 2010-11-15)	31 votes
Pegasus OS GNU/Linux (submitted on 2018-02-22)	20 votes
Linkat (submitted on 2015-03-09)	19 votes
SpinelOS (submitted on 2020-02-11)	17 votes
Debianissimo (submitted on 2021-11-27)	15 votes
LX4U (submitted on 2022-01-04)	11 votes
Cyclone (submitted on 2021-05-22)	8 votes
KeeP-OS (submitted on 2011-01-15)	6 votes
GOVOnix (submitted on 2013-02-09)	6 votes
ReLivix (submitted on 2016-03-24)	6 votes
PluriOS (submitted on 2021-04-07)	5 votes
DistritoTux Edu (submitted on 2022-01-20)	4 votes

Projects which are ready to be added, pending new release:

LinuxCNC (submitted on 2017-12-29)	4267 votes
Enchantment OS (submitted on 2016-08-25)	647 votes
XeroLinux (submitted on 2021-12-06)	152 votes
Security Onion (submitted on 2015-02-20)	121 votes
MassOS (submitted on 2022-02-18)	29 votes

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