Little known GNU / Linux distributions not in DistroWatch

Little known GNU / Linux distributions not in DistroWatch

Little known GNU / Linux distributions not in DistroWatch

Today, we will comment on some little known GNU / Linux distributions, and for this we will cite some that are in the current "DistroWatch Waiting List" for its review and subsequent inclusion in the "Distros main listing" visible.

For those who may not be familiar with the website of DistroWatch, it is good to clarify once again that it is a website dedicated to talking, reviewing and keeping up to date the information related to Operating Systems de Open Source. This site is particularly focused on Linux distributions and Flavors of BSD, although sometimes there is talk of other Open Source Operating Systems.

SerenityOS: A modern Unix-like Distro with a classic '90s interface

SerenityOS: A modern Unix-like Distro with a classic '90s interface

Before reviewing those little known GNU / Linux distributions, it is worth noting that DistroWatch is a huge and valuable website from which we usually cite a few Famous GNU / Linux Distros, Such as MX Linux. Although sometimes we run into some who are not even in the "DistroWatch Waiting List", such as the case of Serenity OS, which we reviewed in a previous publication, which we invite you to explore after the current publication is finished.

SerenityOS: A modern Unix-like Distro with a classic '90s interface
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SerenityOS: A modern Unix-like Distro with a classic '90s interface

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GNU / Linux distributions on the DistroWatch waiting list

3 Featured GNU / Linux Distributions

Among the most relevant GNU / Linux Distros that we have found in the "DistroWatch Waiting List" we will quote:

SoulLinux

  • Entered the list on 02/02/2021.
  • It is in full development, but a stable version released of said distribution is expected in the first quarter of 2021.
  • It is a fork of the open source RHEL (Red Hat Enterprise Linux) built by the CloudLinux team, and inspired by and for the community, therefore, it is developed in close collaboration with the community.
  • It aims to fill the void left by the disappearance of the stable version of CentOS. Which is why, it is a 1: 1 binary compliant branch of RHEL® 8.
  • CloudLinux is committed to supporting AlmaLinux through the year 2029, including stable and thoroughly tested updates and security patches.

Salient OS

  • Entered the list on 14/01/2021.
  • It is a GNU / Linux Distribution of the Rolling Release Type aimed at creative enthusiasts in the multimedia and games field.
  • It is based on Arch Linux, and comes pre-configured with a good collection of "Out of the Box" applications to help, above all, new users of GNU / Linux to get started quickly, without having to research, download and install these. Applications.
  • It comes with live mode and a default username (liveuser) without a password. Also, automatic login is enabled for live session.
  • There are basically two versions of Salient OS, a version with XFCE and a version with KDE Plasma. And for its installation it offers a «Live Installer», in the main menu under the category System, with the name of «Install Salient OS». In addition, it uses the default Calamares installer, which automatically loads on the desktop.

Fenix ​​OS

  • Entered the list on 04/12/2020.
  • It is a GNU / Linux Distribution that is in full development. It comes with an edition for PI Devices based on Ubuntu and another edition for PC based on MX Linux. Although its developer promises to change the basis of future beta versions for PC.
  • One of its main objectives is to offer a friendly interface based on the similar appearance of other Operating Systems such as MacOS (X and classic), and of different versions of the Microsoft platform, from Windows 95 to Windows 10, passing for the famous XP, 7, among others.
  • Its edition for Raspberry Pi Devices offers an average minimum consumption of 1 GB RAM, and the ability to adapt to the ARM architecture of its chips.

Other

Can see the others GNU / Linux distributions full "DistroWatch Waiting List" clicking the next link and look for the section under the description in English below: "Distributions on the Waiting List ". While, in case you want to explore 2 more, little known and unlisted Distros, we recommend clicking on the following 2 links: link 1 y link 2.

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Conclusion

We hope this "useful little post" about some of the most prominent «Distribuciones GNU/Linux», which as of today are in the "DistroWatch Waiting List" for its review and subsequent inclusion in the Main list of visible Distros; is of great interest and utility, for the entire «Comunidad de Software Libre y Código Abierto» and of great contribution to the diffusion of the wonderful, gigantic and growing ecosystem of applications of «GNU/Linux».

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  1.   oscar reyes guerrero said

    Good article ... I imagine that SerenityOS is focused on the most nostalgic

    1.    Linux PostInstall said

      Greetings, Oscar. Thank you for your positive comment. And yes, I imagine there are a lot of retro lovers who will check out SerenityOS.