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DistroWatch.com: Loc-OS

Loc-OS


Last Update: 2025-05-17 18:09 UTC


Loc-OS is a lightweight, antiX-based Linux distribution with LXDE as the default desktop environment and without the systemd service manager; it uses SysV init to manage the startup and shutdown of services instead. The distribution is designed to be resource-friendly, with low memory consumption and therefore suitable for older or less powerful hardware. The project's goal is to provide a usable and functional desktop experience on older machines while minimizing resource demands.

Popularity (hits per day): 12 months: 282 (9), 6 months: 281 (19), 3 months: 213 (38), 4 weeks: 122 (114), 1 week: 134 (60)

Average visitor rating: 7.5/10 from 4 review(s).


Loc-OS Summary
Distribution Loc-OS
Home Page https://loc-os.com/
Mailing Lists --
User Forums --
Alternative User Forums
Documentation https://info.loc-os.com/index.php/guia/
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Bug Tracker https://gitlab.com/groups/loc-os_linux/-/issues
Related Websites GitLab
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Feature 23
Release Date 2025-05-06
End Of Life  
Price (US$) Free
Image Size (MB) 1300-1600
Free Download ISO
Installation Graphical
Default Desktop LXDE
Package Management DEB
Release Model Fixed
Office Suite LibreOffice
Processor Architecture i386, x86_64
Init Software SysV
Journaled File Systems ext4
Multilingual Yes
Asian Language Support  
Full Package List 23
Package 23
alsa-lib (1.2.14) 1.2.8
amdgpu (23.0.0) 23.0.0
apparmor (4.1.1) --
apt (3.1.2) 2.6.1
bash (5.2.37) 5.2.15
bind (9.20.9) --
chromium (137.0.7151.103) --
cinnamon (6.4.10) --
cups (2.4.12) --
e2fsprogs (1.47.2) 1.47.0
ffmpeg (7.1.1) 5.1.6
firefox (139.0.4) --
flatpak (1.16.1) --
freetype (2.13.3) 2.12.1
gcc (15.1.0) 12.2.0
gimp (3.0.4) 2.10.34
git (2.49.0) --
glibc (2.41) 2.36
gnome-shell (48.2) --
grub (2.12) 2.06
gtk (4.18.6) 3.24.38
httpd (2.4.63) --
inkscape (1.4.2) --
kmod (34.2) 30
krita (5.2.9) --
LibreOffice (25.2.4) 7.4.7
Package 23
libselinux (3.8.1) 3.4
linux (6.15.2) 5.10.237
mariadb (11.8.2) --
mate-desktop (1.28.2) --
mesa (25.1.3) 22.3.6
mysql (9.3.0) --
nautilus (48.2) --
NVIDIA (575.57.08) --
openjdk (24.0.1) --
openssh (10.0p1) 9.2p1
openssl (3.5.0) 3.0.15
perl (5.40.2) 5.36.0
php (8.4.8) --
plasma-desktop (6.3.5) --
postfix (3.10.2) --
postgresql (17.5) --
Python (3.13.5) 3.11.2
qt (6.9.1) 5.15.8
samba (4.22.2) --
systemd (257.6) --
thunderbird (139.0.2) --
vim (9.1) 9.0
vlc (3.0.21) --
wayland (1.23.1) 1.21.0
xfdesktop (4.20.1) --
xorg-server (21.1.16) 21.1.7

Reader Ratings
Reader supplied reviews for Loc-OS

Average rating
7.5
from 4 review(s)



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Version: 23
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-05-27
Votes: 6


The best distro I've ever used. It's simple, lightweight, super customizable, and based on Debian Stable (not antiX), which makes it super robust. I use it daily on all my computers and I highly recommend it. The 5.10 kernel is very lightweight and sufficient for my current hardware, and if you need it, there's a version of the latest LTS kernel for more modern hardware. Loc-OS considered everything when it was created; its philosophy is perfect for GNU/Linux, unlike other more well-known distros. "Vamo lo pibe"


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Version: 23
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-05-26
Votes: 2


I have tried this distribution on various computers with limited resources and I am really impressed and grateful to Nicolas (the creator) as he has allowed me to revive olds Laptos IBM and use them again giving them new life, the distribution is Debian base #nosystemD and works for 32 and 64 bits requires a minimum of knowledge of Linux but on his Youtube channel there is a lot of help related to this selfless and great project. I write from my Thinkpad T61 with locos 23 con tutti and custom kernel 5.10.237-loc-os !


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Version: 23
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-05-26
Votes: 0


Installed on a Core2duo E8400 - 4 Gb Ram and a GT 630 GPU, for basic use (internet, multimedia viewer, basic office envroment) and works flawlessly. no issues so far.
Previously, a year ago I made an attempt to use it but I had problems with the repositories, I gave up; the current version looks more polished.
Sigue siendo una versión ligera que utiliza pocos recursos y permite su instalación en un muy modesto hard; no la testeè en un ambiente laboral intensivo.
In summary, it left me with a very good impression (I am a fan of minimalist distros).


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