Linux operating systems

Explore Linux, BSD, and specialist systems. Compare project families, release styles, desktops, and official project information in one place.

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Alpine

Alpine is featured in the OSExplore operating system directory. Compare its system details and official project resources.

IndependentFixedGNOME, KDE Plasma, LXQt, MATE, Sway, Xfce↗

ALT

ALT is featured in the OSExplore operating system directory. Compare its system details and official project resources.

Independent (forked from Mandrake)RollingAfterStep, Blackbox, Cinnamon, Enlightenment, FVWM, GNOME, IceWM, KDE, labwc, LXDE, MATE, Openbox, LXQt, WMaker, Wayfire, Xfce↗

Android

Google’s Linux-based mobile operating system platform for phones, tablets, TVs, cars, and more. Android 17 was released in June 2026, with availability varying by device maker.

Linux (Android Open Source Project)Stable major releases with periodic security updatesAndroid System UI and launcher↗

AOSC

AOSC is featured in the OSExplore operating system directory. Compare its system details and official project resources.

IndependentFixedKDE Plasma, MATE↗

Apertis

Apertis is featured in the OSExplore operating system directory. Compare its system details and official project resources.

Debian (Stable)FixedXfce↗