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- Alpine Linux – Security-oriented, lightweight Linux distribution based on musl libc and busybox.
- Android Things – lets you experiment with building devices on a trusted platform, without previous knowledge of embedded system design. Only supported up to Raspberry pi 3
- Arch Linux ARM – a port of Arch Linux, which aims for simplicity and full control to the end user.
- balenaOS – an OS to run Docker containers on embedded devices that’s been designed for reliability and proven in production.
- BerryBoot – is a simple boot selection screen for ARM computers like the Raspberry Pi, that allows you to put multiple Linux distributions on a single SD card.
- CentOS – CentOS on the Raspberry Pi 3.
- chilipie-kiosk – Easy-to-use Raspberry Pi image for booting directly into full-screen Chrome, with built-in convenience features for unattended operation. Perfect for dashboards and build monitors.
- Channels DVR Server – Custom image for Channels DVR Server which provides a whole home DVR system.
- DietPi is an extremely lightweight Debian-based OS. It is highly optimised for minimal CPU and RAM resource usage, ensuring your SBC always runs at its maximum potential.
- DroneBridge is a system based on the WifiBroadcast approach. A bidirectional digital radio link between two endpoints is established using standard WiFi hardware and a custom protocol.
- EZ-WifiBroadcast is a radically simple digital data transmission system. A bidirectional data link is established using commercial off-the-shelf hardware like WiFi modules and a pair of Raspberry Pi computers
- FabScanPi is an open source 3D laser scanner.
- Fedora – Linux Fedora distribution built for the Pi.
- FreeBSD – FreeBSD is an advanced computer operating system used to power modern servers, desktops, and embedded platforms.
- Gentoo – Gentoo for Raspberry Pi.
- Gladys Assistant A privacy-first, open-source home assistant.
- Hass.io – Home automation operating system/application for embedded device, also available standalone.
- Kali Linux – Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking Linux distro for ARM devices.
- Lakka is a lightweight Linux distribution that transforms a small computer into a full blown retro gaming console.
- LibreELEC is a lightweight ‘Just enough OS’ Linux distribution purpose-built for Kodi on current and popular mediacentre hardware.
- Manjaro is a Manjaro Gnome on ARM is a modern DE with a modern workflow. Raspberry Pi 4 only
- Minibian is a minimal Raspbian-based Linux image for Raspberry Pi. Only Raspberry Pi 3
- MoodleBox is built around a mini-computer Raspberry Pi Zero W, Zero 2 W, 3A+, 3B, 3B+ or 4B and the Moodle learning environment, the most used open source LMS in the world.
- motionEyeOS is a Linux distribution that turns a single-board computer into a video surveillance system. The OS is based on BuildRoot and uses motion as a backend and motionEye for the frontend.
- NetBSD – NetBSD is a free, fast, secure, and highly portable Unix-like Open Source operating system.
- NextCloudPi – Nextcloud ready image based on Raspbian. Features Nextcloud 11 running on Raspbian 8, with PHP 7 and HTTP2 enabled Apache server.
- NOOBS – New Out Of the Box Software, an easy OS installer for Raspberry Pi beginners.
- OctoPi – Distribution for 3d printers.
- OpenMediaVault is the next generation network attached storage (NAS) solution based on Debian Linux. It contains services like SSH, (S)FTP, SMB/CIFS, DAAP media server, RSync, BitTorrent client and many more. Thanks to the modular design of the framework it can be enhanced via plugins.
- openSUSE is a well known Linux distribution. Images can be found for many of the Pis, including the Raspberry Pi 3 and Raspberry Pi 4.
- OpenWRT is a highly extensible GNU/Linux distribution for embedded devices (typically wireless routers). Unlike many other distributions for these routers, OpenWrt is built from the ground up to be a full-featured, easily modifiable operating system for your router.
- OSMC is a free and open source media player based on Linux. Founded in 2014, OSMC lets you play back media from your local network, attached storage and the Internet.
- PiDeck is an open source hardware and Free Software project retro-fitting the Raspberry Pi onto a turntable. The software is based on the armhf (ARM Hard Float) port of Debian GNU/Linux stable (jessie) and xwax.
- PiNet – Centralised user accounts and file storage system for a Raspberry Pi classroom.
- PirateBox is an anonymous offline mobile file-sharing and communications system built with free software and inexpensive off-the-shelf hardware. You can use it to transform any space into a free and open offline communications and file sharing network
- RasComm RaspberryPi MorseCode Translator is a communication device that translates plain text into Morse code (IMC) visually or audibly.
- Raspberry Pi OS – The official supported Raspberry Pi OS (previously called “Raspbian”), based on Debian and available as a lite version.
- Raspbian is a free operating system based on Debian optimized for the Raspberry Pi hardware. An operating system is the set of basic programs and utilities that make your Raspberry Pi run.
- RasPlex – RasPlex lets you turn your TV into a Smart TV. Similar to the AppleTV, but completely free and open source, RasPlex is basically a set-top box that lets you play content from your computer or smartphone to your TV.
- Recalbox is The ultimate retro gaming console that allows you to replay all the games, consoles and computers of your childhood!
- RetroPie allows you to turn your Raspberry Pi, ODroid C1/C2, or PC into a retro-gaming machine. It builds upon Raspbian, EmulationStation, RetroArch and many other projects to enable you to play your favourite Arcade, home-console, and classic PC games with the minimum set-up.
- Risc OS – Non-Linux OS originated from the group that developed the ARM microprocessor.
- Rocket Show – Rocket Show is a small device that allows you to create automated shows using audio, video and lighting/special effects.
- RuneAudio – RuneAudio is a free and open source software that turns embedded hardware into Hi-Fi music players.
- SamplerBox – Drop’n’play sampler: drop .WAV samples on the SD card, and play!
- SARPi – Slackware ARM on Raspberry Pi.
- Twister OS – The main goal of Twister OS is to provide a true desktop computing experience for single board computers (SBCs), right out-of-the-box. Twister OS includes themes, applications, tools, and optimizations to allow you to get the most out of your SBC.
- Ubuntu MATE – Ubuntu MATE for the Raspberry Pi provides a complete, familiar, desktop environment that can be used for basic desktop computing.
- Ubuntu Server – Ubuntu Server distribution for the Raspberry Pi.
- Volumio – Headless audiophile music player, designed to play music with the highest possible fidelity.
- Windows 10 ARM – Community maintained version of Windows 10 on Raspberry Pi.
- Windows 10 IoT Core – Windows 10 distribution for IoT, not updated and does not support newer hardware lik ethe Raspberry Pi 4
