What are the more obscure independent linux distros? (piefed.zip)

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We all know about Debian, Fedora and Arch but what about the lesser known ones that are built from the ground up?

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[-] legatlapa@techhub.social 4 points 1 day ago

Well, Knoppix is not *dead* as it is free software, and anyone is free to pick it up and continue it. The code is alive and kicking, so to say.

It's just that the maintainer has had no more spare time due to other occupational obligations.

[-] massive_bereavement@fedia.io 2 points 1 day ago

I meant in distrowatch appears as so. Then again I really like these kind of hobbyist opinionated distros that sprouted in the early 2000s and the zeitgeist behind.

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