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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Deepin Linux 20.9 DDEAvailableRelease: 20.9Desktop: DDEx86_64Launch the verified Deepin Linux 20.9 DDE source image.View exact target- Deepin Linux 23 DDEAvailableRelease: 23Desktop: DDEx86_64Launch the verified Deepin Linux 23 DDE source image.View exact target
- Deepin Linux 23.1 defaultAvailableRelease: 23.1Desktop: defaultx86_64Launch Deepin Linux 23.1 default through OpenFactory's verified Deepin Linux source.View exact target
- Deepin Linux 25 defaultAvailableRelease: 25Desktop: defaultx86_64Launch Deepin Linux 25 default through OpenFactory's verified Deepin Linux source.View exact target
- Deepin Linux Current DDEAvailableRelease: CurrentDesktop: DDEx86_64Launch the verified Deepin Linux Current DDE image.View exact target
Devuan Linux 4.0 LXQtAvailableRelease: 4.0Desktop: LXQtx86_64Launch the verified Devuan Linux 4.0 LXQt source image.View exact target- Devuan Linux 4.0 MATEAvailableRelease: 4.0Desktop: MATEx86_64Launch the verified Devuan Linux 4.0 MATE source image.View exact target
- Devuan Linux 4.0 XfceAvailableRelease: 4.0Desktop: Xfcex86_64Launch the verified Devuan Linux 4.0 Xfce source image.View exact target
- Devuan Linux 5.0 LXQtAvailableRelease: 5.0Desktop: LXQtx86_64Launch the verified Devuan Linux 5.0 LXQt source image.View exact target
- Devuan Linux 5.0 MATEAvailableRelease: 5.0Desktop: MATEx86_64Launch the verified Devuan Linux 5.0 MATE source image.View exact target
- Devuan Linux 5.0 XfceAvailableRelease: 5.0Desktop: Xfcex86_64Launch the verified Devuan Linux 5.0 Xfce source image.View exact target
- Devuan Linux Beowulf defaultAvailableRelease: BeowulfDesktop: defaultx86_64Launch Devuan Linux Beowulf default through OpenFactory's verified Devuan Linux source.View exact target
- Devuan Linux Chimaera defaultAvailableRelease: ChimaeraDesktop: defaultx86_64Launch Devuan Linux Chimaera default through OpenFactory's verified Devuan Linux source.View exact target
- Devuan Linux current sourceAvailableRelease: Currentx86_64Launch the verified Devuan Linux current source image.View exact target
- Devuan Linux Daedalus defaultAvailableRelease: DaedalusDesktop: defaultx86_64Launch Devuan Linux Daedalus default through OpenFactory's verified Devuan Linux source.View exact target
- Devuan Linux Excalibur defaultAvailableRelease: ExcaliburDesktop: defaultx86_64Launch Devuan Linux Excalibur default through OpenFactory's verified Devuan Linux source.View exact target
DragonFlyBSD 5.0.0 defaultAvailableRelease: 5.0.0Desktop: defaultx86_64Launch DragonFlyBSD 5.0.0 default through OpenFactory's verified DragonFlyBSD source.View exact target- DragonFlyBSD 5.8.3 defaultAvailableRelease: 5.8.3Desktop: defaultx86_64Launch DragonFlyBSD 5.8.3 default through OpenFactory's verified DragonFlyBSD source.View exact target
- DragonFlyBSD 6.0.0 defaultAvailableRelease: 6.0.0Desktop: defaultx86_64Launch DragonFlyBSD 6.0.0 default through OpenFactory's verified DragonFlyBSD source.View exact target
- DragonFlyBSD 6.4.0 defaultAvailableRelease: 6.4.0Desktop: defaultx86_64Launch DragonFlyBSD 6.4.0 default through OpenFactory's verified DragonFlyBSD source.View exact target
- DragonFlyBSD current sourceAvailableRelease: Currentx86_64Launch the verified DragonFlyBSD current source image.View exact target
Edubuntu 23.10 defaultAvailableRelease: 23.10Desktop: defaultx86_64Launch Edubuntu 23.10 default through OpenFactory's verified Edubuntu source.View exact target- Edubuntu 24.04 GNOMEAvailableRelease: 24.04Desktop: GNOMEx86_64Launch the verified Edubuntu 24.04 GNOME source image.View exact target
- Edubuntu 24.10 defaultAvailableRelease: 24.10Desktop: defaultx86_64Launch Edubuntu 24.10 default through OpenFactory's verified Edubuntu source.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.