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These are the GNU / Linux distributions that according to the Free Software Foundation (FSF) have a policy in which they agree to include and offer only free software. These distributions reject nonfree applications, programming platforms, drivers, and firmware. If they mistakenly include any, they delete them. |
If you are wondering why a certain distribution is not on the list below, you may want to see the reasons the FSF does not support some popular distributions. It details the reasons why several well-known distributions do not meet the standards set by the FSF.
All of the distributions listed below can be installed on your hard drive, and many work without installation. They are arranged alphabetically.
- BRAT, BLAG Linux and GNU, a Fedora-based GNU / Linux distribution.
- dragora (Arg.), An independent GNU / Linux distribution based on the concept of simplicity.
- Dynebolic, a GNU / Linux distribution that places a special emphasis on audio and video editing.
- gNewSense (USA), a GNU / Linux distribution based on Debian and Ubuntu.
- Kongoni is a free GNU / Linux operating system with a name of African origin. The name comes from the Shona word for "gnu" (also known as connochaetes).
- Musix GNU + Linux (Arg.), A GNU + Linux distribution based on Knoppix, with a special emphasis on audio production.
- triskele (Spain), a GNU / Linux distribution for small businesses, home users and educational centers.
- UTUTO-e (Arg.), A GNU / Linux distribution based on Gentoo. It was the first completely free GNU / Linux distribution recognized by the GNU Project.
- venenux, a free distribution built around the KDE desktop.