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Pop!_OSFedora Linux
Free

Free to download from System76.

 Free

Free and open source.

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

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 8, 2026

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