Try Linux Distributions Online
Browse Linux distributions, exact releases, and desktops, then launch an available target as a browser virtual machine. No local install required.
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BunsenLabs Linux Current OpenboxAvailableRelease: CurrentDesktop: Openboxx86_64Launch the verified BunsenLabs Linux Current Openbox image.View exact target- BunsenLabs Linux Latest defaultAvailableRelease: LatestDesktop: defaultx86_64Launch BunsenLabs Linux Latest default through OpenFactory's verified BunsenLabs Linux source.View exact target
CachyOS Current KDEAvailableRelease: CurrentDesktop: KDEx86_64Launch the verified CachyOS Current KDE image.View exact target- CachyOS Latest DesktopAvailableRelease: LatestEdition: Desktopx86_64Launch CachyOS Latest Desktop through OpenFactory's verified CachyOS source.View exact target
- CachyOS Latest GNOMEAvailableRelease: LatestDesktop: GNOMEx86_64Launch CachyOS Latest GNOME through OpenFactory's verified CachyOS source.View exact target
- CachyOS Latest HandheldAvailableRelease: LatestEdition: Handheldx86_64Launch CachyOS Latest Handheld through OpenFactory's verified CachyOS source.View exact target
- CachyOS Latest KDEAvailableRelease: LatestDesktop: KDEx86_64Launch CachyOS Latest KDE through OpenFactory's verified CachyOS source.View exact target
- CachyOS Rolling KDEAvailableRelease: RollingDesktop: KDEx86_64Launch the verified CachyOS Rolling KDE source image.View exact target
CentOS Stream 10 GNOMEAvailableRelease: 10Desktop: GNOMEx86_64Launch CentOS Stream 10 GNOME through OpenFactory's verified CentOS Stream source.View exact target- CentOS Stream 10 KDEAvailableRelease: 10Desktop: KDEx86_64Launch CentOS Stream 10 KDE through OpenFactory's verified CentOS Stream source.View exact target
- CentOS Stream 10 MAXAvailableRelease: 10Edition: MAXx86_64Launch CentOS Stream 10 MAX through OpenFactory's verified CentOS Stream source.View exact target
- CentOS Stream 10 MinimalAvailableRelease: 10Edition: Minimalx86_64Launch CentOS Stream 10 Minimal through OpenFactory's verified CentOS Stream source.View exact target
- CentOS Stream 9 CinnamonAvailableRelease: 9Desktop: Cinnamonx86_64Launch CentOS Stream 9 Cinnamon through OpenFactory's verified CentOS Stream source.View exact target
- CentOS Stream 9 GNOMEAvailableRelease: 9Desktop: GNOMEx86_64Launch the verified CentOS Stream 9 GNOME source image.View exact target
- CentOS Stream 9 KDEAvailableRelease: 9Desktop: KDEx86_64Launch CentOS Stream 9 KDE through OpenFactory's verified CentOS Stream source.View exact target
- CentOS Stream 9 MATEAvailableRelease: 9Desktop: MATEx86_64Launch CentOS Stream 9 MATE through OpenFactory's verified CentOS Stream source.View exact target
- CentOS Stream 9 MAXAvailableRelease: 9Edition: MAXx86_64Launch CentOS Stream 9 MAX through OpenFactory's verified CentOS Stream source.View exact target
- CentOS Stream 9 MinimalAvailableRelease: 9Edition: Minimalx86_64Launch CentOS Stream 9 Minimal through OpenFactory's verified CentOS Stream source.View exact target
- CentOS Stream 9 XfceAvailableRelease: 9Desktop: Xfcex86_64Launch CentOS Stream 9 Xfce through OpenFactory's verified CentOS Stream source.View exact target
- CentOS Stream Current GNOMEAvailableRelease: CurrentDesktop: GNOMEx86_64Launch the verified CentOS Stream Current GNOME image.View exact target
Chimera Linux Current GNOMEAvailableRelease: CurrentDesktop: GNOMEx86_64Launch the verified Chimera Linux Current GNOME image.View exact target- Chimera Linux Latest BaseAvailableRelease: LatestEdition: Basex86_64Launch Chimera Linux Latest Base through OpenFactory's verified Chimera Linux source.View exact target
- Chimera Linux Latest GNOMEAvailableRelease: LatestDesktop: GNOMEx86_64Launch Chimera Linux Latest GNOME through OpenFactory's verified Chimera Linux source.View exact target
- Chimera Linux Rolling GNOMEAvailableRelease: RollingDesktop: GNOMEx86_64Launch the verified Chimera Linux Rolling GNOME source image.View exact target
How it works
From a browser test to your own Linux image
1. Choose a target
Pick a distribution family, release, desktop, and an available launch target.
2. Launch a clean VM
Use the real desktop in your browser. The temporary machine is discarded when the session ends.
3. Build what you need
For supported targets, select packages and settings, test the result, and download the built image.
Questions about trying Linux online
- Can I try Linux online without installing it?
- Yes. Choose an available distribution, release, and desktop, then open its launch page. OpenFactory starts a remote virtual machine and renders it in your browser, so you do not need to repartition your computer, create a USB installer, or install local virtualization software.
- Do files and settings persist between browser VM sessions?
- No. Each launch uses a fresh overlay over an immutable source image. Files and settings work normally during the session, but the machine state is discarded when the session ends. Each visitor gets a separate environment and never inherits changes made by another visitor.
- Does every catalog release have an exact launch image?
- No. Use the availability filter and the target page to confirm what can launch. Some historical catalog entries can use a current or compatible launch source. If an exact release matters for testing, verify the reported version inside the guest before relying on the result.
- Can I customize a distro after trying it?
- For supported build targets, yes. OpenFactory provides a separate builder where you can select packages, services, users, and security settings, test the generated image in a browser VM, and download the completed artifact. Build and output options vary by target.