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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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↗

Batocera

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

IndependentFixedOpenbox↗

CalyxOS

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

LineageOS, AndroidFixedQuickstep↗

FreedomBox

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

DebianFixed, RollingWebUI↗

GrapheneOS

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

AndroidFixedLauncher↗

iodéOS

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

LineageOS, AndroidFixedTrebuchet↗

macOS

Apple’s Unix-based operating system for Mac computers, with the Aqua desktop, App Store, and integrated system updates. Current release: macOS Golden Gate 27.0.1.

Darwin (Unix)Fixed, annual major releases with security updatesAqua↗

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft’s operating system family for PCs and workstations. Windows 11 version 26H2 is the current desktop release, with x64 and ARM64 support on compatible devices.

Windows NTFixed, feature and security updatesWindows desktop shell↗

Murena

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

LineageOS, AndroidFixedBlissLauncher↗

Recalbox

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

IndependentFixed↗

Red Hat

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

FedoraFixedGNOME↗

Trisquel

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

Debian, UbuntuFixedKDE Plasma, LXDE, MATE, Sugar↗

Ubuntu

An approachable Debian-based desktop with a large community and broad hardware support.

DebianRollingGNOME↗