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Fedora LinuxPop!_OS
Free

Free and open source.

 Free

Free to download from System76.

Linux Linux
  • Desktop, server, cloud, container, and IoT editions
  • Workstation and KDE Plasma Desktop options
  • Compatible with Ubuntu software
  • Full-disk encryption
  • Fedora Linux is an operating system that must be installed on compatible hardware or a virtual machine.
  • Best tuned for System76 hardware
  • Ubuntu base lags behind rolling distributions
Operating system Operating system
Open source Open source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 8, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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