Based On
Arch LinuxDefault Desktop Environment
NAPackage Manager
PacmanInit-System
SystemdMain Usage
Unofficial port of Arch Linux to ARMRelease Schedule
-Official Supported Architectures
-Origin
-OS Family
-Languages
-License
-Developer
-Platforms
-Programming Language
-Compatible devices
-Update frequency
-Distributions
-Release Type
-Initial Release
-Last Release
-Available On
-Type
-Init System
-Removable storage
-Minimum Available Storage
-Based On
DebianDefault Desktop Environment
PIXELPackage Manager
Debian Package ManagerInit-System
SystemdMain Usage
Lightweight Desktop, IoT, Official OS for Raspberry PisRelease Schedule
Point (following Debian)Official Supported Architectures
armelOrigin
United KingdomOS Family
-Languages
-License
-Developer
-Platforms
-Programming Language
-Compatible devices
-Update frequency
-Distributions
-Release Type
-Initial Release
-Last Release
-Available On
-Type
-Init System
-Removable storage
-Minimum Available Storage
-Based On
Raspbian/Debian StableDefault Desktop Environment
NAPackage Manager
Debian Package ManagerInit-System
SystemdMain Usage
Lightweight server and IoT OSRelease Schedule
-Official Supported Architectures
armhf, amd64Origin
United KingdomOS Family
-Languages
-License
-Developer
-Platforms
-Programming Language
-Compatible devices
-Update frequency
-Distributions
-Release Type
-Initial Release
-Last Release
-Available On
-Type
-Init System
-Removable storage
-Minimum Available Storage
-Based On
Android Open Source Project (AOSP)Default Desktop Environment
-Package Manager
APK, Various app storesInit-System
-Main Usage
-Release Schedule
-Official Supported Architectures
-Origin
-OS Family
Linux (AOSP-based)Languages
100+License
mainly Apache 2.0Developer
Open Handset AlliancePlatforms
since NDK r17: armeabi-v7a, arm64-v8a, ix86, amd64Programming Language
C(Linux Kernel), C++(Dalvik,Art) & JavaCompatible devices
∞Update frequency
Monthly, however shipping depends on the device manufacturer Distributions
LineageOS, /e/, BlissOS, MIUI, OmniROM, ReplicantRelease Type
-Initial Release
-Last Release
-Available On
-Type
-Init System
-Removable storage
-Minimum Available Storage
-Based On
LEAF ProjectDefault Desktop Environment
N/APackage Manager
Alpine Package KeeperInit-System
OpenRCMain Usage
embedded systems, routers, access servers, thin servers, thin clients, network appliancesRelease Schedule
RollingOfficial Supported Architectures
amd64, i386, armhf, aarch64, ppc64Origin
NorwayOS Family
GNU/LinuxLanguages
-License
-Developer
-Platforms
-Programming Language
-Compatible devices
-Update frequency
-Distributions
-Release Type
BinaryInitial Release
-Last Release
-Available On
-Type
-Init System
-Removable storage
-Minimum Available Storage
-Based On
NONEDefault Desktop Environment
GNOMEPackage Manager
dpkg with apt, aptitude or apt-buildInit-System
SystemdMain Usage
UniversalRelease Schedule
approximately every 24 monthsOfficial Supported Architectures
amd64 (x86_64), arm64 (aarch64), armel, armhf, i386, mipsel, mips64el, ppc64el, s390xOrigin
-OS Family
GNU/LinuxLanguages
-License
-Developer
-Platforms
-Programming Language
-Compatible devices
-Update frequency
-Distributions
-Release Type
BinaryInitial Release
1993Last Release
11.4 "bullseye"Available On
-Type
-Init System
-Removable storage
-Minimum Available Storage
-Based On
Archlinux ARMDefault Desktop Environment
-Package Manager
-Init-System
-Main Usage
-Release Schedule
-Official Supported Architectures
-Origin
-OS Family
-Languages
-License
-Developer
-Platforms
-Programming Language
-Compatible devices
-Update frequency
-Distributions
-Release Type
-Initial Release
-Last Release
-Available On
-Type
-Init System
-Removable storage
-Minimum Available Storage
-Based On
-Default Desktop Environment
-Package Manager
-Init-System
-Main Usage
-Release Schedule
-Official Supported Architectures
-Origin
-OS Family
-Languages
-License
-Developer
-Platforms
-Programming Language
-Compatible devices
-Update frequency
-Distributions
-Release Type
-Initial Release
-Last Release
-Available On
-Type
-Init System
-Removable storage
-Minimum Available Storage
-Based On
Debian>RaspianDefault Desktop Environment
KodiPackage Manager
Debian Package Manager, Kodi, OSMC App StoreInit-System
SystemdMain Usage
HTPC, Set-Top-BoxRelease Schedule
-Official Supported Architectures
ARM, x86(Apple TV 1st gen)Origin
United KingdomOS Family
GNU+LinuxLanguages
-License
mainly GNU GPL + EULADeveloper
OSMCPlatforms
-Programming Language
-Compatible devices
-Update frequency
-Distributions
-Release Type
-Initial Release
-Last Release
-Available On
Vero devices, Raspberry Pi, Apple TV(1st gen)Type
-Init System
-Removable storage
-Minimum Available Storage
-Based On
-Default Desktop Environment
-Package Manager
-Init-System
-Main Usage
-Release Schedule
-Official Supported Architectures
-Origin
-OS Family
-Languages
-License
-Developer
-Platforms
-Programming Language
-Compatible devices
-Update frequency
-Distributions
-Release Type
-Initial Release
-Last Release
-Available On
-Type
-Init System
-Removable storage
-Minimum Available Storage
-Based On
Arch LinuxDefault Desktop Environment
OpenboxPackage Manager
PacmanInit-System
-Main Usage
-Release Schedule
Rolling ReleaseOfficial Supported Architectures
-Origin
-OS Family
-Languages
-License
-Developer
-Platforms
-Programming Language
-Compatible devices
-Update frequency
-Distributions
-Release Type
-Initial Release
-Last Release
-Available On
-Type
Live DistributionInit System
SystemDRemovable storage
-Minimum Available Storage
-Based On
Debian Stable(core) Testing/Unstable(universe/multiverse)Default Desktop Environment
GNOMEPackage Manager
Debian Package Manager, Snap StoreInit-System
SystemdMain Usage
DesktopRelease Schedule
Point (5 Year LTS / 6 Month Releases)Official Supported Architectures
amd64Origin
Great BritainOS Family
GNU/LinuxLanguages
GermanLicense
-Developer
-Platforms
-Programming Language
-Compatible devices
-Update frequency
-Distributions
-Release Type
BinaryInitial Release
-Last Release
-Available On
-Type
-Init System
-Removable storage
Virtual BoxMinimum Available Storage
-Based On
NoneDefault Desktop Environment
NAPackage Manager
-Init-System
OpenRCMain Usage
-Release Schedule
RollingOfficial Supported Architectures
-Origin
-OS Family
LinuxLanguages
-License
-Developer
-Platforms
-Programming Language
-Compatible devices
-Update frequency
-Distributions
-Release Type
-Initial Release
-Last Release
-Available On
-Type
-Init System
-Removable storage
-Minimum Available Storage
130MiB