AlmaLinux OS
AlmaLinux is a free, community-owned enterprise Linux. Choose between versions 10 and 9, the DVD, Boot or Minimal ISO, and the x86_64_v2 build for old CPUs.
Open source
Version 10.2
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linux
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Software
Rocky Linux
Rocky Linux is a community enterprise OS compatible with RHEL. Get the ISO, check whether your CPU meets the x86-64-v3 baseline and verify the checksum.
Open source
Version 10.2
Raspberry Pi OS (via Raspberry Pi Imager)
The official way to set up a Raspberry Pi: install Raspberry Pi Imager on your PC, pick your model and Raspberry Pi OS, and preconfigure Wi-Fi and SSH.
Free
Kali Linux
Kali Linux packs penetration testing tools into one Debian-based system. Installer, VM, live or WSL image: how to choose, requirements and SHA256 checks.
Open source
Arch Linux
Arch Linux is a minimal, rolling distribution you build yourself. Where to get the monthly ISO, how to verify its PGP signature and what to expect.
Open source
openSUSE (Leap and Tumbleweed)
openSUSE comes in two flavors: Leap with 24 months of support per release and Tumbleweed with continuous updates. Requirements, ISOs and signature checks.
Open source
Manjaro
Want Arch Linux's fresh packages without the manual setup? Pick a Manjaro edition (KDE Plasma, Xfce or GNOME), write the ISO to USB and install it.
Open source
elementary OS
elementary OS offers a calm, macOS-like desktop with its own apps. How the pay-what-you-can download works, recommended specs and SHA256 checks.
Open source
Version 8.1.1
Zorin OS
Looking for a Linux that looks like Windows or macOS? Zorin OS Core and Education are free and Pro is a one-time purchase. Requirements and USB setup.
Freemium
Version 18.1
Pop!_OS
System76's Pop!_OS now ships the COSMIC desktop. Choose between the standard, NVIDIA and ARM images, check the hardware specs and turn off Secure Boot.
Open source
Version 24.04 LTS
Debian
Stable, conservative and community-run: how to download Debian 13 "trixie", what the small netinst image does and how to check it with SHA512SUMS.
Open source
Version 13.7 "trixie"
Fedora Workstation
Fedora Workstation brings a current GNOME desktop and new Linux technology. Download it from fedoraproject.org, write it with Media Writer and verify it.
Open source