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Robolinux is a user-friendly and intuitive operating system based on the latest long term support release of Ubuntu. One of the project's more interesting features is the availability of a pre-configured virtual machine support pack with Windows XP or Windows 7 - a VirtualBox setup which allows the user to install and run the Windows operating system seamlessly alongside Robolinux. This is an optional add-on that must be downloaded from the project's online store.



Popularity (hits per day): 12 months: 140 (66), 6 months: 190 (40), 3 months: 177 (38), 4 weeks: 172 (39), 1 week: 183 (35)

Average visitor rating: 8.92/10 from 61 review(s).


Robolinux Summary
Distribution Robolinux
Home Page http://www.robolinux.org/
Mailing Lists --
User Forums --
Alternative User Forums
Documentation http://www.robolinux.org/install/
Screenshots DistroWatch Gallery
Screencasts
Download Mirrors http://robolinux.org/free/SourceForgeDistroWatch Torrent Archive
Bug Tracker --
Related Websites  
Reviews 9.3: Dedoimedo
7.x: DistroWatch
Where To Donate, Buy, or Try

Recent Related News and Releases
  Releases announcements with download links and checksums:
 • 2020-06-19: Distribution Release: Robolinux 11.02
 • 2019-12-12: Distribution Release: Robolinux 10.6
 • 2019-05-19: Distribution Release: Robolinux 10.5
 • 2018-09-27: Distribution Release: Robolinux 10.1
 • 2018-05-03: Distribution Release: Robolinux 9.2
 • 2018-02-10: Distribution Release: Robolinux 9.1
 • 2018-01-03: Distribution Release: Robolinux 8.10
 • 2017-06-10: Distribution Release: Robolinux 8.8.1
 • 2016-09-23: Distribution Release: Robolinux 8.6
 • 2016-06-17: Distribution Release: Robolinux 8.5
 • 2016-03-18: Distribution Release: Robolinux 8.4
 • 2015-12-05: Distribution Release: Robolinux 8.3
 • More Robolinux releases...

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  • Notes: In case where multiple versions of a package are shipped with a distribution, only the default version appears in the table. For indication about the GNOME version, please check the "nautilus" and "gnome-shell" packages. The Apache web server is listed as "httpd" and the Linux kernel is listed as "linux". The KDE desktop is represented by the "plasma-desktop" package and the Xfce desktop by the "xfdesktop" package.
  • Colour scheme: green text = latest stable version, red text = development or beta version. The function determining beta versions is not 100% reliable due to a wide variety of versioning schemes.
Feature 12.11 11.14 10.10
Release Date 2023-05-05 2020-10-28 2020-04-17
End Of Life      
Price (US$) Free Free Free
Image Size (MB) 1200-1700 1600-2600 1800-3400
Free Download ISO ISO ISO
Installation Graphical Graphical Graphical
Default Desktop Cinnamon, MATE, Xfce Cinnamon, MATE, Xfce Cinnamon, MATE, Xfce
Package Management DEB (apt) DEB (apt) DEB (apt)
Release Model Fixed Fixed Fixed
Office Suite LibreOffice -- LibreOffice
Processor Architecture x86_64 x86_64 x86_64
Init Software systemd systemd systemd
Journaled File Systems ext4 ext4 ext4
Multilingual en en en
Asian Language Support      
Full Package List 12.11 11.14 10.10
abiword (3.0.5) -- -- --
alsa-lib (1.2.11) 1.2.2 1.1.3 1.1.3
amdgpu (23.0.0) -- -- --
bash (5.2.21) 5.0 4.4 4.4.18
bind (9.18.21) -- -- --
chromium (121.0.6167.139) -- -- --
cups (2.4.7) 2.3.1 2.2.7 2.2.7
dhcp (4.4.3-P1) 4.4.1 4.3.5 4.3.5
e2fsprogs (1.47.0) 1.45.5 1.44.1 1.44.1
firefox (122.0) 103.0 82.0 75.0
freetype (2.13.2) 2.10.1 2.8.1 2.8.1
gcc (13.2.0) 9.3.0 7.4.0 7.4.0
gimp (2.10.36) 2.10.18 2.8.22 2.8.22
glibc (2.39) 2.31 2.27 2.27
gnome-shell (45.3) 3.36.9 3.28.4 3.28.4
gnucash (5.5) -- -- --
gnumeric (1.12.56) -- -- --
grub (2.12) 2.04 2.02 2.02
gtk (4.12.5) 3.24.20 3.22.30 3.22.30
httpd (2.4.58) -- -- --
inkscape (1.3.1) -- -- --
k3b (23.08.4) -- -- --
kmod (31) 27 24 24
krita (5.2.2) -- -- --
LibreOffice (24.2.0) -- -- 6.0.7
linux (6.7.3) 5.15.0.71.78 5.4 4.15
lxpanel (0.10.1) -- -- --
mariadb (11.1.3) -- -- --
mate-desktop (1.26.2) 1.24.0 1.20.1 1.20.1
mesa (24.0.0) 21.2.6 20.0.8 19.2.8
mysql (8.3.0) -- -- --
nautilus (45.2.1) -- -- --
NVIDIA (545.29.06) -- -- --
openbox (3.6.1) -- -- --
openjdk (21.0.2) -- 11.0.8 11.0.6
openssh (9.6p1) 8.2p1 7.6p1 7.6p1
openssl (3.2.1) 1.1.1f 1.1.1 1.1.1
perl (5.38.2) 5.30.0 5.26.1 5.26.1
php (8.3.2) -- -- --
plasma-desktop (5.27.10) -- -- --
postfix (3.8.5) 3.4.13 3.3.0 --
postgresql (16.1) -- -- --
Python (3.12.1) 3.8.10 3.6.7 3.6.7
qt (6.6.1) 5.12.8 5.9.5 5.9.5
samba (4.19.4) 4.15.13 4.7.6 4.7.6
systemd (255.3) 245.4 237 237
thunderbird (115.7.0) -- -- 68.7.0
vim (9.1) 8.1 8.0 8.0
vlc (3.0.20) 3.0.9.2 3.0.8 3.0.8
wayland (1.22.0) -- -- --
xfdesktop (4.18.1) 4.14.2 4.12.3 4.12.3
xorg-server (21.1.11) 1.20.13 1.19.6 1.19.6


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Version: 12.10
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-03-16
Votes: 3


I use mate version and t just works and looks excellent. It's very stable and elegant while retaining the resemblance to Windows OS so you don't need to sacrifice your current familiarity with the desktop layout; its very beginner friendly.

No problems during or after the installation process. Localization is perfect. Be sure to apply all updates. System settings are extensive, so you can tailor your system as you like. The most useful apps come preinstalled. No cons so far. This might be the distribution you are looking for.

So, it just works. What more can you ask for. A+


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Version: 12.10
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-03-09
Votes: 44


Robolinux is one of the best distributions I've used.
When I install it, I know everything will work and I'll have a dependable and light desktop (xfce).
I've never experienced any crashes or major issues that weren't a result of something I did.

Agree with the people who said that it's an underrated distro! I've already used Robolinux on both old (a 2005 HP Desktop) and newer (a 2016 HP notebook) machines and it was always thoroughly reliable and solid. The XFCE DE is awesome: fast, simple & cosy!


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Version: 12.10
Rating: 10
Date: 2023-03-05
Votes: 49


I switched to Robolinux a couple of years ago from another distribution. The reason for this was that I wanted to get rid of Windows, but the first distribution I tried turned out to be too difficult for me to use. I also needed a few windows programs because I couldn't find a similar linux program. I then found Robolinux with a Google search. It has proven to be very functional and stable in use. All peripherals and phones work flawlessly with it. I also use the plus package to support the project. Robolinux has one advantage over large distributions. Although it doesn't have its own forum, you can quickly get help directly from its developer. For me, Robolinux has been a working solution and I have particularly appreciated its security programs and the new browser.


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