Xray_OS: An interesting Venezuelan distro based on Arch Linux
The Linuxverse is not widely used or developed in all countries around the world. Sometimes, it can be so at one time and not at others. For example, in Spain or throughout Europe, the use of Linux and the development of free and open source distros, applications, and systems is quite widespread and sustained over time. While in other places (countries or regions), this is not usually so. A good example of this is Latin America, and more specifically Venezuela. While it is true that Venezuela has one of the largest communities of GNU/Linux Distro users (+/- 6% according to Statcounter) of the world, doesn't currently have a good range of its own developments in terms of GNU/Linux distros. Therefore, today we'll take the opportunity to introduce you. a little-known Venezuelan distro called "Xray_OS".
And if from the start, You're wondering what that GNU/Linux distribution from Venezuela is about or how it's doing., well let me tell you that it is a fairly recent Linuxverse project (November 2023, approximately), but it is already showing itself to be a solid and reliable project, so has earned its official recognition on the famous website of DistroWatch. Which is most likely due to its foundation on the solid and cutting-edge Arch Linux, and its extensive in-house development.
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But, before going into detail and describing everything known and related to this little-known Venezuelan Distro called «Xray_OS», we recommend you explore and read our previous and most recent publication where we briefly talked about The most current version of the most well-known and used Venezuelan distro called Canaima GNU/Linux, at the end of it:
Xray_OS: An interesting Venezuelan distro based on Arch Linux
About Xray_OS
- Official Web site.
- Repo GitHub.
- SourceForge Repository.
- Web section on DistroWatch.
- Discord Group (Community).
- País de origen: Venezuela.
- Base: ArchLinux.
- Own repositories: Yes.
- Own tools: Yes.
- Supported architectures: x86_64.
- Official Projects with Essential Desktops (DE/WM): KDE Plasma.
- Unofficial projects with alternative Desktops (DE/WM): None.
- Demo video of the latest released version: Spanish, Portuguese e English.
- Latest version released: Xray_OS 202509 September 2025 with a 4.6 GB ISO image.
- Actual state: It is a project that maintains good activity and performance, although its development team is limited to only one developer.
- Primary use: Ideal for everyday use, especially for developing or playing video games, on mid-range and high-end desktop computers, especially modern ones.
- Important packages included: Linux kernel 6.16.4, Systemd 257.8-2, Pipeware 1.4.7-1, Wayland 1.24.0-1, Xorg Server (X11) 21.1.18-2, Vivaldi Browser 7.5.3735.66-1, Bash 5.3.3-2, Fish 4.0.2-1, Bind 9.20.12-1, Gcc 15.2.1+r22, Flatpak 1.16.1-1, Grub2 2.212.r292, Plasma Desktop 6.4.4-1, Qt6-base 6.9.2-1 and Python 3.13.7-1.
- brief description: It is an OS created for personal use, which does not intend to compete with other distributions, however, it is highly optimized and customized with tools, corrections, modifications and its own wallpapers, for various use cases.
Xray_OS is an Arch Linux distribution focused on innovation, creativity, usability, and software development. Currently, only its creador keeps it. Brand-specific themes will be optional in the next version of Tolitica. Xray_OS now comes pre-packaged with its own alpha installer. Use it with caution. Also, the installer doesn't work with Virt Manager; I'll adapt that later. It is worth mentioning that this distribution is no longer compatible with older PCs. We have our own AUR helper, which is still in beta, although you can download DaVinci Resolve from there.
Essential and outstanding features: Own tools
In its latest version, it stands out for offering the following:
A custom installer: Arch7z-Installer/Xray-Installer
- It works on virtual machines.
- It is created using the QT framework.
- It has a sleek and attractive user interface.
- Allows management of Swap partitions (optional).
- Includes custom partitioning options.
- Only suitable for installations with UEFI/GPT technology.
- Only allows the use of BTRFS and EXT4 file systems.
- It is a minimalist operating system, and therefore, very fast.
- It has smart installation features, for example, automatic detection of the GPU driver.
A custom helper for AUR: Tolito-AUR-helper
- It is capable of compiling and downloading packages on the fly.
- Allows the compilation of PKGBuild selected by the maintainer.
- Fixes some broken AUR packages (such as DaVinci Resolve installation errors)
- Automatically falls back to the standard AUR if a package is not available.
A native welcome app: Tolitica
- Allows management of useful operating system options.
- Will include the option to enable Xray_OS branding in future releases
- Provides easy access to system settings and tools.
- Includes an option to change the shell and to enable/disable terminal theme (Fish only).
- It is well integrated with the native Arch7z installer and the Calamares installer.
Screenshots of this Venezuelan Arch Linux Gaming Distro
"MilagrOS GNU/Linux is an unofficial (Respin) edition of the MX-Linux Distro Created in Venezuela by José Albert (My Person). Which comes with extreme customization and optimization, making it ideal for modern, mid-range/high-end 64-bit computers. It's also ideal for users with little or no internet access and little or moderate knowledge of GNU/Linux. Once downloaded and installed, you can use it effectively and efficiently without the need for internet access, as everything you need and more is pre-installed. Currently, "It is available in its version 4.1 (MX-Elemental), based on the MX-23.6 x64 AHS ISO with XFCE (Debian-12 Bookworm). Today, it is a very simple, minimalist Respin of MX Linux, with little visual customization, therefore, it is freer of applications and offers a more basic, functional and universal approach, so it can be easily used as an alternative/secondary, community and daily use operating system for office tasks, multimedia, gaming, technical and even for portable use". About MilagrOS GNU/Linux
Summary
In summary, we hope that this informative post about «Xray_OS» As usual, it has been interesting, useful, and even important to many. But especially to those from Venezuela or around the world who are fans of Linux for gaming, software development, or simply using Arch Linux. Although, it's worth noting that, It is considered by many to be one of the best GNU/Linux Gaming Distros and one of the few based on Arch Linux with KDE Plasma, which is worth knowing, trying, and sharing with others when it comes to playing with GNU/Linux. Now, if you'd like to suggest or recommend another little-known GNU/Linux or BSD distro from Venezuela or another Latin American country, we invite you to write to us via comments so we can consider it for a future support publication for these worthy and valuable developments from such a beautiful and diverse region of the planet.
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