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Flora Linux-libre


Last Update: 2026-05-22 15:36 UTC

Flora Linux-libre is a Linux distribution that uses the Linux-libre kernel, a modified version of the Linux kernel that contains no binary blobs, obfuscated code, or code released under proprietary licenses. It also excludes any non-free firmware. The project rebuilds Debian's "Stable" and some other Debian derivatives, such as MX Linux, and creates a "libre" flavour of those distributions with either MATE or Xfce desktop. Flora Linux-libre also comes with snapshot tools and installers that enable easy remastering of the distribution, as well as uim (short for universal input method), a multilingual input method framework.

Popularity (hits per day): 12 months: 269 (57), 6 months: 180 (91), 3 months: 184 (98), 4 weeks: 142 (130), 1 week: 246 (40)

Average visitor rating: 9.0/10 from 1 review(s).

Flora Summary
Distribution Flora Linux-libre
Home Page https://flora-linux-libre.sourceforge.io/
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Feature 20260521
(Trixie)		 20251127
(MX25)		 20260128
(Bookworm)
Release Date 2026-05-21 2025-11-27 2026-01-28
End Of Life      
Price (US$) Free Free Free
Image Size (MB) 1000-1300 1400-1500 1300-1600
Free Download ISO ISO ISO
Installation Calamares MX Installer Calamares
Default Desktop Cinnamon, MATE, Xfce Xfce MATE, Xfce
Default Browser Firefox ESR Firefox Firefox ESR
Package Format deb deb deb
Package Management apt apt apt
Release Model Fixed Fixed Fixed
Office Suite -- -- --
Processor Architecture x86_64 x86_64 x86_64
Init Software systemd systemd systemd
Journaled File Systems ext4 Btrfs, ext4 ext4
Multilingual en en en
Full Package List 20260521 20251127 20260128
Package 20260521
(Trixie)		 20251127
(MX25)		 20260128
(Bookworm)
alsa-lib (1.2.16) 1.2.14 1.2.14 1.2.8
amdgpu (25.0.0) 23.0.0 23.0.0 23.0.0
apparmor (5.0.1) 4.1.0 4.1.0 3.0.8
apt (3.3.1) 3.0.3 3.0.3 2.6.1
bash (5.3) 5.2.37 5.2.37 5.2.15
bind (9.20.23) -- -- --
chromium (149.0.7827.102) -- -- --
cinnamon (6.6.8) 6.4.10 -- --
cups (2.4.19) 2.4.10 2.4.10 2.4.2
e2fsprogs (1.47.4) 1.47.2 1.47.2 1.47.0
ffmpeg (8.1.1) -- -- --
firefox (151.0.4) 140.11.0 145.0.2 140.7.0
flatpak (1.18.0) -- -- --
freetype (2.14.3) 2.13.3 2.13.3 2.12.1
gcc (16.1.0) -- -- --
gimp (3.2.4) -- -- --
git (2.54.0) -- -- --
glibc (2.43) 2.41 2.41 2.36
gnome-shell (50.2) -- -- --
grub (2.14) 2.12 2.12 2.06
gtk (4.22.4) 4.18.6 4.18.6 4.8.3
httpd (2.4.68) -- -- --
inkscape (1.4.4) -- -- --
kmod (34.2) 34.2 34.2 30
krita (6.0.2.1) -- -- --
LibreOffice (26.2.4) -- -- --
Package 20260521
(Trixie)		 20251127
(MX25)		 20260128
(Bookworm)
libselinux (3.10) 3.8.1 3.8.1 3.4
linux (7.0.12) 6.18.32 6.12.59 6.12.67
mariadb (12.3.2) -- -- --
mate-desktop (1.28.2) 1.26.2 --- 1.26.0
mesa (26.1.2) 25.0.7 25.0.7 22.3.6
mysql (9.7.0) -- -- --
nautilus (50.2.2) -- -- --
NVIDIA (610.43.02) -- -- --
openjdk (26.0.1) -- -- --
openssh (10.3p1) -- 10.0p1 --
openssl (4.0.1) 3.5.6 3.5.4 3.0.18
perl (5.42.2) 5.40.1 5.40.1 5.36.0
php (8.5.7) -- -- --
plasma-desktop (6.6.5) -- -- --
postfix (3.11.3) -- -- --
postgresql (18.4) -- -- --
Python (3.14.6) 3.13.5 3.13.5 3.11.2
qt (6.11.1) 6.8.2 6.8.2 5.15.8
samba (4.24.3) -- -- --
systemd (260.2) 257.13 257.9 252.39
thunderbird (151.0.1) -- -- --
vim (9.2) 9.1 -- 9.0
vlc (3.0.23) 3.0.23 3.0.21 3.0.23
wayland (1.25.0) 1.23.1 1.23.1 1.21.0
xfdesktop (4.20.2) 4.20.1 4.20.1 4.18.1
xorg-server (21.1.23) 21.1.16 21.1.16 21.1.7

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Version: 20260128
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Date: 2026-01-31
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 Flora Linux-libre is a Japan-based Linux distribution focused on desktop users, built on Debian Stable and MX Linux with the Linux-libre kernel. It emphasizes free software by excluding proprietary firmware and binary blobs. Flora offers multiple desktop environments like Cinnamon, GNOME, MATE, and Xfce, catering to different preferences.

The distribution includes tools for creating custom live images and supports multiple languages, especially Asian input methods. While it provides a stable and fully free system, hardware compatibility may be limited due to the absence of proprietary drivers.

Flora is actively maintained and available as live media for easy testing. It is ideal for users who prioritize software freedom and are willing to manage potential hardware issues. Despite its niche appeal and smaller user base, Flora fills an important role for freedom-conscious desktop users.

Overall, it is a solid choice for those seeking a fully libre Linux experience.









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