Distributions based on Gentoo
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The purpose of this page is to collect information on all current distributions that are based on Gentoo.
Users are encouraged to extend and update the list below. Before adding a new entry, please verify that the distribution in question is actually based on Gentoo (i.e. built using Ebuilds). To qualify as current, the latest release of release-based distributions should be no older than 12 months, project's websites need to be accessible, at least. Thanks!
Warning
These distributions are neither tested not endorsed by the documentation project. Though some may be stable and secure, some may be in various states of development and support.
These distributions are neither tested not endorsed by the documentation project. Though some may be stable and secure, some may be in various states of development and support.
Active projects
Note
This list may not be complete, and links and versions can get out of date. Version numbers updated on 2022-11-18.
This list may not be complete, and links and versions can get out of date. Version numbers updated on 2022-11-18.
| Name | Latest release | Primary language | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argent Linux | 2019-01-26 (v1.x) | English | "Server, Workstation development and enterprise oriented distribution based on Gentoo" |
| Bicom Systems PBXware | 2022-10-06 (6.6.1 [1]) | English | "Telephony Platform. ServerWare software." |
| Calculate Linux | 2022-02-01 (22.0.1) [2] | English | "The Calculate project features several distributions, optimized for two distinct groups of people: home users as well as small and medium businesses that prefer open-source to proprietary solutions." |
| Chromium OS | n/a | English | "An open-source project that aims to build an operating system that provides a fast, simple, and more secure computing experience for people who spend most of their time on the web." |
| ChromeOS Flex | 2021-03-31 | English | CloudReady was an operating system built and maintained by Neverware, now it is called ChromeOS Flex and is owned by Google. |
| Clip-OS | Daily | English | "The CLIP OS project is an open source project maintained by the ANSSI (National Cybersecurity Agency of France) that aims to build a hardened, multi-level operating system, based on the Linux kernel and a lot of free and open source software." |
| CloverOS GNU/Linux | n/a rolling | English | "CloverOS GNU/Linux is a Gentoo image (stage4) and binhost optimized for performance that aims to be both minimal and out of the box." Main website is down as of 2022-02-01, may no longer be active. |
| CosmicMod GNU/Linux | n/a rolling | English | "CosmicMod Gnu/Linux is Gentoo based distro similar to Chrome OS except utilizes Plasma for the desktop, Firefox for the browser and is highly optimized for newer CPUs and GPUs. Designed to be used as a desktop OS, a true live usb OS, a rescue/recovery environment or as an ideal build environment for your own Gentoo based build." |
| exGENT | 2021-01-22 | English | "The best thing with exGENT is the premier autodetection of hardware and the ability to relatively easily install the systems to hard drive during a live session." |
| Fireball ISO | 2019-01-26 (1.4.1) | English | "A VMWare virtual appliance that builds a bootable ISO image containing a stripped-down custom version of Gentoo Linux, focused on providing firewall and other services to a network." |
| Flatcar Linux | n/a (rolling) | English | "Flatcar Container Linux is an immutable Linux distribution for containers. It is a friendly fork of CoreOS Container Linux and as such, compatible with it." |
| Funtoo | 2022-09-13 | English | Gentoo fork of ex-Gentoo leader Daniel Robbins |
| Gentoo Studio | n/a (rolling) | English | "A professional digital audio workstation." |
| LiGurOS | n/a (rolling) | English | "A source based distribution building upon code and packages from a broad family of Gentoo-based distributions." |
| Macaroni Linux | - | English | Binary distribution based on Funtoo, optimized for containers. |
| MoccacinoOS | n/a (rolling) | English | MocaccinoOS uses Luet as Package Manager which is completely static and fully based on containers. |
| Pentoo | n/a | English | "Security-focused livecd" |
| Porteus Kiosk | (5.4.0) | English | "A lightweight linux operating system which has been restricted to allow only use of the web browser" |
| Redcore Linux | 2022-10-05 (21.01) (1806) | English | "While a desktop oriented distribution, it aims to bring the power of Gentoo Linux to the masses with easy-installation and system management software" |
Inactive projects
| Name | Latest release | Primary language | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| BitDefender RescueCD | 2017-01-27 | English | "Bitdefender Rescue CD is a free tool that scans and cleans your computer whenever you suspect a malware threat is affecting its operation" |
| Container Linux | - | English | "A discontinued open-source lightweight operating system based on the Linux kernel and designed for providing infrastructure to clustered deployments" |
| Gentoox | 2003-08-23 (7.1 Home) | English | "The original Xbox adaptation of Gentoo" |
| Knopperdisk | 2007-03-19 (USB version) | English | "The floppy version is a so called rescue disk. [..] The USB version is more than just a rescue disk [..] and contains various other programs/utilities [..]." |
| Kogaion Linux | 2016-11-xx | Romanian | "localized desktop-oriented distribution based on Gentoo" |
| Litrix Linux | 2011-12-15 (11-12) | Portuguese | Portuguese desktop live CD for simple tasks (e.g. network access, editing documents, playing media files) |
| OpenNAO - NAO OS | 2013-06-27 ([3]) | English | "It’s an embedded GNU/Linux distribution specifically developed to fit the NAO robot needs." |
| PapugLinux | 2011-07-19 (11.1a) | English | "The goal of PapugLinux is to provide a minimal but functional free operating system and to be runable on most computers, from 128mb old systems to the latest powerful configurations." |
| PixieLive | 2013-11-08 | English | Poulsbo/GMA500 for Netbooks |
| RogentOS | 2012-10-16 | Romanian | Parent of Argent and Kogaion; RogentOS stands for "Romanian Gentoo Operating Systems Group". |
| Sabayon | n/a (rolling) | English | "Follows the "out of the box" philosophy, aiming to give the user a wide number of applications ready to use and a self-configured operating system. Also has its own binary package manager, Entropy, that can be used alongside, or instead of Portage." Now based on Funtoo. |
| Securix GNU/Linux | 2015-02-01 | English | "Securix is hardened Linux server distribution based on Hardened Gentoo which aims to be easily manageable, most secure Linux operating system with own monitoring, configuration, compliance (XCCDF+OVAL), reporting and alerting system." |
| Spike Pentesting | 2015-04-19 | English | "Spike is a pentesting distribution based on Sabayon Linux." |
| SystemRescue | 2018-11-14 (5.3.2) | English | "A Linux system rescue disk available as a bootable CD-ROM or USB stick for administrating or repairing your system and data after a crash." Newer releases of SystemRescueCd are not based on Gentoo. |
| Tin Hat | 2015-06-16 | English | "Linux distribution derived from hardened Gentoo which aims to provide a very secure, stable and fast Desktop environment that lives purely in RAM." |
| Toorox | 2012-12-29 | English | "Linux live system - a fast and easy way to install a Gentoo system." |
| Ututo | - | Spanish (English?) | Ututo used to be based on Gentoo (still is ?), according to Wikipedia. |
| Zentoo Linux | n/a | English | "A variant of Gentoo Linux with an emphasis on server deployment on x86_64 platforms" |
Note
If any of these turns out to be active, please move them to the section on active ones, above. Thank you!
If any of these turns out to be active, please move them to the section on active ones, above. Thank you!