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Free GNUILinux distributions
This page lists the GNUILinux distributions that are entirely free as in freedom: Non-GNU-based free
system distributions are listed separately:
The Free Software Foundation recommends and endorses these GNUILinux distros; although we do not try
judge or compare them based on any criterion other than freedom; therefore; we list them in
alphabetical order:
These distros are ready-to-use full systems whose developers
have made
commitment to follow the Free System
Introduction
Distribution Guidelines. This means
include, and
GNUILinux distros for PCs and
propose, exclusively free software. They will reject nonfree
workstations
applications, nonfree programming platforms, nonfree
Small GNUILinux distros
drivers, nonfree firmware "blobs,
nonfree games, and any
other nonfree software, as well as nonfree manuals 0r
How tO get free GNUILinux distros
documentation_
See something we missed?
If one of these distros ever does include or propose anything
Historical
nonfree, that must have happened by mistake; and the
developers are committed to removing it: If you find nonfree
software Or documentation in one of these distributions, YOu can report the
problem, and earn GNU Bucks,
while we inform the developers s0
can fix the problem:
Fixing freedom bugs is an ethical requirement for listing
distro here; therefore_
we list only distros with
development team that has told us it will remove any nonfree software that might be found in them. Usually the
team consists of volunteers, and they don' make legally binding commitments tO users; but if we find out _
distro is
not properly maintained, we will de-list it:
We hope the other existing GNUILinux distributions
become entirely free software so that we can list them
here. If you wish to improve the state of free distros, helping to develop an existing free distro contributes more than
starting
new one_
Please note that not all hardware works in the free world; each distro's site should say which hardware it suppOrts.
We suggest that; after
reading the short descriptions below; you consult these sites as well as other available
information, t0 judge which distro is most convenient for you:
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