Awesome Linux
A curated list of awesome Linux distributions, tools, resources, and learning material for Linux users and developers.
About this tool
Awesome Linux
Website: https://github.com/inputsh/awesome-linux#readme
Category: Themed Directories
Tags: awesome-lists, software, curated-lists
Overview
Awesome Linux is a curated, community-maintained collection of links to Linux-related resources. It focuses on Linux distributions, learning material, desktop environments, window managers, applications (GUI and console), and useful Linux websites.
Features
Curated Categories
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Distributions
- Classified by user level:
- Beginners
- elementary OS
- Fedora
- Linux Mint
- Ubuntu
- Intermediate
- CentOS
- Debian GNU/Linux
- Mageia
- Manjaro
- openSUSE
- Advanced
- Arch Linux
- Special Purpose
- CoreOS
- Kali Linux
- Puppy Linux
- Ubuntu Studio
- Tails
- Beginners
- Each distribution entry typically includes:
- Brief description and base (e.g., Ubuntu-based)
- Notable features
- Latest version (when available)
- Default desktop environment (when applicable)
- Classified by user level:
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Learning Resources
- Books: Selected reading material for learning Linux concepts and tools.
- Courses: Online and other course resources for structured Linux learning.
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X Desktop Environments
- GNOME
- KDE
- Xfce
- LXDE
- Other desktop environments
- Entries focus on key characteristics and ecosystem details.
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X Window Managers
- Collection of window managers for X, aimed at users who prefer lightweight or tiling setups.
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Applications
- GUI-based Applications
- GNOME-based software
- Pantheon-based software
- KDE-based software
- Desktop-environment-agnostic GUI applications
- Third-party clients for online services
- Distro-based package management and creation tools
- Console-based Applications and Tools
- Terminal utilities and CLI tools for various use cases.
- GUI-based Applications
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Useful Websites
- A list of external websites that provide Linux documentation, news, how-tos, and reference material.
Example Entry Detail (from content)
- elementary OS (Beginner distribution)
- Ubuntu-based desktop distribution.
- Custom desktop environment: Pantheon.
- Custom applications: Photos, Music, Videos, Calendar, Terminal, Files, and others.
- Includes familiar apps such as the Epiphany web browser and a fork of Geary mail.
- Latest version (listed): elementary OS Juno (5.0).
- Default desktop environment: Pantheon.
Pricing
Not applicable. Awesome Linux is an open curated list hosted on GitHub and does not provide paid plans.
License
- The repository includes a License section (standard for Awesome lists). Users should refer to the GitHub page for exact licensing terms.
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