List of Linux distributions endorsed by the Free Software Foundation
This page gives a list of Linux distributions that have been stated by the Free Software Foundation to meet their criteria[1] of a free system distribution as defined by their Free Software Definition.[2]
The list is necessarily a function of this definition; alternative definitions include the Open Source Definition and the Debian Free Software Guidelines.
Alphabetical list
- BLAG Linux and GNU, a free Linux distribution based on Fedora.[3]
- Dragora, an independent Linux distribution based on concepts of simplicity.[4]
- Dynebolic, a Linux distribution, with special emphasis on audio and video editing.[5]
- gNewSense, a Linux distribution based on Debian and Ubuntu, with sponsorship from the FSF.[6]
- Musix GNU+Linux, a Linux distribution based on Knoppix, with special emphasis on audio production.[7]
- Parabola GNU/Linux, a full featured general-purpose distribution that strives to keep its packaging and management tools simple for easy customization.[8]
- Trisquel, a Linux distribution oriented to small enterprises, domestic users and educational centers.[9]
- Ututo, a Linux distribution based on Gentoo. It was the first fully free Linux system recognized by the GNU Project.[10]
- VENENUX, a complete multimedia free distribution built around the KDE desktop.[11]
Below are the same distributions classified by their origin in the tree of existent Linux families. This is done in the form of a categorized list organized into sections by the major distribution they are based on, or the package management system they are based around. Some extra information is also added.
Arch-based
| Distribution |
Description |
| Parabola |
The free version of Arch. |
Debian-based
| Distribution |
Description |
| VENENUX |
is a completely multimedia production focused (and entertainment end users) build in free Linux distribution around the KDE desktop, aimed primarily at users in Latin America, and loosely based on Debian.[11] |
Knoppix-based
| Distribution |
Description |
| Musix |
a Linux LiveCD distro based on Knoppix/Debian, with special emphasis on music production, graphic design, audio, and video editing.[7] |
Ubuntu-based
| Distribution |
Description |
| gNewSense |
is a Linux distribution based on Debian and Ubuntu, with sponsorship from the FSF.[6] |
| Trisquel |
is a Linux distribution oriented to small enterprises, domestic users and educational centers.[9] |
Gentoo-based
| Distribution |
Description |
| Ututo |
is a Linux distribution based on Gentoo. It was the first fully free Linux system recognized by the GNU Project.[10] |
Fedora/Red Hat-based
| Distribution |
Description |
| BLAG |
BLAG Linux and GNU, is a free Linux distribution based on Fedora.[3] |
Others
| Distribution |
Description |
| Dragora |
is an independent Linux distribution based on concepts of simplicity.[4] |
| Dynebolic |
is a Linux Multimedia LiveCD (installable on HD) distribution, with special emphasis on audio and video editing.[5] |
See also
- DistroWatch - compares all significant Linux distributions in detail.
- Gobuntu (project deprecated).[12] Gobuntu was an official derivative of the Ubuntu operating system, aiming to provide a distribution consisting entirely of free software. It was officially announced by Mark Shuttleworth on July 10, 2007, and daily builds of Gobuntu 7.10 began to be publicly released. The project ended around the release of 8.04 and has since merged into mainline Ubuntu as a free software option.
- Linux-libre A modified Linux kernel version to only include free software.
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