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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Mageia 9 KDEAvailableRelease: 9Desktop: KDEx86_64Launch the verified Mageia 9 KDE source image.View exact target- Mageia 9 PlasmaAvailableRelease: 9Desktop: Plasmax86_64Launch Mageia 9 Plasma through OpenFactory's verified Mageia source.View exact target
- Mageia 9 XfceAvailableRelease: 9Desktop: Xfcex86_64Launch the verified Mageia 9 Xfce source image.View exact target
- Mageia current sourceAvailableRelease: Currentx86_64Launch the verified Mageia current source image.View exact target
Manjaro 23.1 GNOMEAvailableRelease: 23.1Desktop: GNOMEx86_64Launch the verified Manjaro 23.1 GNOME source image.View exact target- Manjaro 23.1 KDEAvailableRelease: 23.1Desktop: KDEx86_64Launch the verified Manjaro 23.1 KDE source image.View exact target
- Manjaro 23.1 XfceAvailableRelease: 23.1Desktop: Xfcex86_64Launch the verified Manjaro 23.1 Xfce source image.View exact target
- Manjaro 24.0 GNOMEAvailableRelease: 24.0Desktop: GNOMEx86_64Launch the verified Manjaro 24.0 GNOME source image.View exact target
- Manjaro 24.0 KDEAvailableRelease: 24.0Desktop: KDEx86_64Launch the verified Manjaro 24.0 KDE source image.View exact target
- Manjaro 24.0 XfceAvailableRelease: 24.0Desktop: Xfcex86_64Launch the verified Manjaro 24.0 Xfce source image.View exact target
- Manjaro 24.1 GNOMEAvailableRelease: 24.1Desktop: GNOMEx86_64Launch the verified Manjaro 24.1 GNOME source image.View exact target
- Manjaro 24.1 KDEAvailableRelease: 24.1Desktop: KDEx86_64Launch the verified Manjaro 24.1 KDE source image.View exact target
- Manjaro 24.1 XfceAvailableRelease: 24.1Desktop: Xfcex86_64Launch the verified Manjaro 24.1 Xfce source image.View exact target
- Manjaro 24.2 GNOMEAvailableRelease: 24.2Desktop: GNOMEx86_64Launch the verified Manjaro 24.2 GNOME source image.View exact target
- Manjaro 24.2 KDEAvailableRelease: 24.2Desktop: KDEx86_64Launch the verified Manjaro 24.2 KDE source image.View exact target
- Manjaro 24.2 XfceAvailableRelease: 24.2Desktop: Xfcex86_64Launch the verified Manjaro 24.2 Xfce source image.View exact target
- Manjaro Budgie FullAvailableRelease: BudgieEdition: Fullx86_64Launch Manjaro Budgie Full through OpenFactory's verified Manjaro source.View exact target
- Manjaro Budgie MinimalAvailableRelease: BudgieEdition: Minimalx86_64Launch Manjaro Budgie Minimal through OpenFactory's verified Manjaro source.View exact target
- Manjaro Cinnamon FullAvailableRelease: CinnamonEdition: Fullx86_64Launch Manjaro Cinnamon Full through OpenFactory's verified Manjaro source.View exact target
- Manjaro Cinnamon MinimalAvailableRelease: CinnamonEdition: Minimalx86_64Launch Manjaro Cinnamon Minimal through OpenFactory's verified Manjaro source.View exact target
- Manjaro current sourceAvailableRelease: Currentx86_64Launch the verified Manjaro current source image.View exact target
- Manjaro GNOME FullAvailableRelease: GNOMEEdition: Fullx86_64Launch Manjaro GNOME Full through OpenFactory's verified Manjaro source.View exact target
- Manjaro GNOME MinimalAvailableRelease: GNOMEEdition: Minimalx86_64Launch Manjaro GNOME Minimal through OpenFactory's verified Manjaro source.View exact target
- Manjaro i3 FullAvailableRelease: i3Edition: Fullx86_64Launch Manjaro i3 Full through OpenFactory's verified Manjaro 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.