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Zenclora OS


Last Update: 2026-03-08 10:52 UTC


Zenclora OS is a desktop Linux distribution based on Debian's "Stable" branch, featuring a customised GNOME desktop. One of its more interesting features is the integration of custom package and system management commands, such as "update" (to update the entire system), "cleanup" (to clean up the system and free up space), "install-flatpak", "install-steam", "install-chrome", "install-liquorix" (to install the Flatpak utility, Steam gaming client, Chrome browser or Liquorix kernel), and many others. It also offers quick network and system information overviews with "net-info" and "zenclora-fetch" commands. The distribution is optimised for stability and intensive daily use.

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Average visitor rating: 5.0/10 from 2 review(s).


Zenclora Summary
Distribution Zenclora OS
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Feature 2.0
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Release Date 2026-03-07
End Of Life  
Price (US$) Free
Image Size (MB) 2300-2400
Free Download ISO
Installation Debian Installer
Default Desktop GNOME
Default Browser Firefox ESR
Package Format deb
Package Management apt
Release Model Fixed
Office Suite --
Processor Architecture x86_64
Init Software systemd
Journaled File Systems Btrfs, ext4, JFS, XFS
Multilingual en
Full Package List 2.0
Package 2.0
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alsa-lib (1.2.15.3) 1.2.14
amdgpu (25.0.0) 23.0.0
apparmor (4.1.7) 4.1.0
apt (3.1.16) 3.0.3
bash (5.3) 5.2.37
bind (9.20.20) --
chromium (146.0.7680.71) --
cinnamon (6.6.7) --
cups (2.4.16) --
e2fsprogs (1.47.4) 1.47.2
ffmpeg (8.0.1) --
firefox (148.0.2) 140.8.0
flatpak (1.16.3) --
freetype (2.14.2) 2.13.3
gcc (15.2.0) 14.2.0
gimp (3.0.8) --
git (2.53.0) 2.47.3
glibc (2.43) 2.41
gnome-shell (49.4) 48.7
grub (2.14) 2.12
gtk (4.22.0) 4.18.6
httpd (2.4.66) --
inkscape (1.4.3) --
kmod (34.2) 34.2
krita (5.2.16) --
LibreOffice (26.2.1) --
Package 2.0
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libselinux (3.10) 3.8.1
linux (6.19.7) 6.12.73
mariadb (12.2.2) --
mate-desktop (1.28.2) --
mesa (26.0.2) 25.0.7
mysql (9.6.0) --
nautilus (49.4) 48.3
NVIDIA (590.48.01) --
openjdk (25) --
openssh (10.2p1) 10.0p1
openssl (3.6.1) 3.5.4
perl (5.42.1) 5.40.1
php (8.5.4) --
plasma-desktop (6.6.2) --
postfix (3.11.1) --
postgresql (18.3) --
Python (3.14.3) 3.13.5
qt (6.10.2) 5.15.15
samba (4.23.6) --
systemd (259.3) 257.9
thunderbird (148.0.1) --
vim (9.2) 9.1
vlc (3.0.23) 3.0.23
wayland (1.24.0) 1.23.1
xfdesktop (4.20.1) --
xorg-server (21.1.21) 21.1.16

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Version: 2.0
Rating: 7
Date: 2026-03-11
Country: Argentina
Votes: 0


This distribution is still in its early stages, perhaps a bit ambitious for a second release, but the intention to make things easier is clear. At the moment, it’s only available in English with the C.UTF-8 locale. In some ways, that’s an advantage since it avoids the overhead of regional settings, making the system slightly lighter. Still, in the future, broader language support would be expected, as that’s standard for modern operating systems.

As I mentioned, the goal of simplifying the user experience is evident. I really appreciated that with a single command I could install many tools that would otherwise be tedious to set up manually, such as Spotify or AI utilities. That said, I wouldn’t call the included tool a full-fledged package manager, it’s more like a convenience tool. Given that this is only the second version, there’s still a long road ahead.

The icon selection doesn’t fully convince me. It would be great if they matched the style presented on the distribution’s website something cute, more in line with the wallpapers, to create a coherent design. In my view, this would require designing new icons from scratch.

Overall, I’d rate it a 7. The intention is solid, and I enjoy having a Debian-based system stripped of unnecessary components. Of course, there are many areas that need refinement, but considering this is the work of a single developer, it’s quite impressive. With time, the distribution could evolve into a genuinely interesting proposal.


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Version: 2.0
Rating: 3
Date: 2026-03-09
Country: Hungary
Votes: 1


I have used many fast Linux live and installed distributions without any problems (debian, zorin, gecko, spiral, enedeavour), but this one is not mature enough for my desktop.


- No languages in the live system, only English.
- The system does not recognize the TP-LINK WN721N usb wi-fi adapter, I could not even try it. I do not have a wired network.Awfull wifi managment in the 21th centuries
- VENTOY booted this Linux in 15 minutes, PARDUS Linux in 2 minutes.
- Fujitsu Esprimo P420 Intel graphics are terribly slow.
- The programs start 3 minutes after clicking.


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