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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Linux Mint Xfce 21.2 XfceAvailableRelease: 21.2Desktop: Xfcex86_64Launch the verified Linux Mint Xfce 21.2 Xfce source image.View exact target- Linux Mint Xfce 21.3 XfceAvailableRelease: 21.3Desktop: Xfcex86_64Launch the verified Linux Mint Xfce 21.3 Xfce source image.View exact target
- Linux Mint Xfce 22 XfceAvailableRelease: 22Desktop: Xfcex86_64Launch the verified Linux Mint Xfce 22 Xfce source image.View exact target
- Linux Mint Xfce 22.1 XfceAvailableRelease: 22.1Desktop: Xfcex86_64Launch the verified Linux Mint Xfce 22.1 Xfce source image.View exact target
- Linux Mint Xfce 22.2 XfceAvailableRelease: 22.2Desktop: Xfcex86_64Launch the verified Linux Mint Xfce 22.2 Xfce source image.View exact target
- Linux Mint Xfce 22.3 XfceAvailableRelease: 22.3Desktop: Xfcex86_64Launch the verified Linux Mint Xfce 22.3 Xfce source image.View exact target
- Linux Mint Xfce Current XfceAvailableRelease: CurrentDesktop: Xfcex86_64Launch the verified Linux Mint Xfce Current Xfce image.View exact target
Lubuntu 16.04 defaultAvailableRelease: 16.04Desktop: defaultx86_64Launch Lubuntu 16.04 default through OpenFactory's verified Lubuntu source.View exact target- Lubuntu 17.10 defaultAvailableRelease: 17.10Desktop: defaultx86_64Launch Lubuntu 17.10 default through OpenFactory's verified Lubuntu source.View exact target
- Lubuntu 18.04 defaultAvailableRelease: 18.04Desktop: defaultx86_64Launch Lubuntu 18.04 default through OpenFactory's verified Lubuntu source.View exact target
- Lubuntu 20.04 defaultAvailableRelease: 20.04Desktop: defaultx86_64Launch Lubuntu 20.04 default through OpenFactory's verified Lubuntu source.View exact target
- Lubuntu 22.04 defaultAvailableRelease: 22.04Desktop: defaultx86_64Launch Lubuntu 22.04 default through OpenFactory's verified Lubuntu source.View exact target
- Lubuntu 23.10 defaultAvailableRelease: 23.10Desktop: defaultx86_64Launch Lubuntu 23.10 default through OpenFactory's verified Lubuntu source.View exact target
- Lubuntu 24.04 LXQtAvailableRelease: 24.04Desktop: LXQtx86_64Launch the verified Lubuntu 24.04 LXQt source image.View exact target
- Lubuntu 24.10 defaultAvailableRelease: 24.10Desktop: defaultx86_64Launch Lubuntu 24.10 default through OpenFactory's verified Lubuntu source.View exact target
- Lubuntu 25.04 defaultAvailableRelease: 25.04Desktop: defaultx86_64Launch Lubuntu 25.04 default through OpenFactory's verified Lubuntu source.View exact target
- Lubuntu 25.10 defaultAvailableRelease: 25.10Desktop: defaultx86_64Launch Lubuntu 25.10 default through OpenFactory's verified Lubuntu source.View exact target
- Lubuntu 26.04 LXQtAvailableRelease: 26.04Desktop: LXQtx86_64Launch the verified Lubuntu 26.04 LXQt source image.View exact target
- Lubuntu Current LXQtAvailableRelease: CurrentDesktop: LXQtx86_64Launch the verified Lubuntu Current LXQt image.View exact target
Mageia 8 GNOMEAvailableRelease: 8Desktop: GNOMEx86_64Launch the verified Mageia 8 GNOME source image.View exact target- Mageia 8 KDEAvailableRelease: 8Desktop: KDEx86_64Launch the verified Mageia 8 KDE source image.View exact target
- Mageia 8 PlasmaAvailableRelease: 8Desktop: Plasmax86_64Launch Mageia 8 Plasma through OpenFactory's verified Mageia source.View exact target
- Mageia 8 XfceAvailableRelease: 8Desktop: Xfcex86_64Launch the verified Mageia 8 Xfce source image.View exact target
- Mageia 9 GNOMEAvailableRelease: 9Desktop: GNOMEx86_64Launch the verified Mageia 9 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.