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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AerynOS Current GNOMEAvailableRelease: CurrentDesktop: GNOMEx86_64Launch the verified AerynOS Current GNOME image.View exact target- AerynOS Rolling GNOMEAvailableRelease: RollingDesktop: GNOMEx86_64Launch the verified AerynOS Rolling GNOME source image.View exact target
Alma Linux 10 GNOMEAvailableRelease: 10Desktop: GNOMEx86_64Launch Alma Linux 10 GNOME through OpenFactory's verified Alma Linux source.View exact target- Alma Linux 8 GNOMEAvailableRelease: 8Desktop: GNOMEx86_64Launch Alma Linux 8 GNOME through OpenFactory's verified Alma Linux source.View exact target
- Alma Linux 8.10 GNOMEAvailableRelease: 8.10Desktop: GNOMEx86_64Launch the verified Alma Linux 8.10 GNOME source image.View exact target
- Alma Linux 8.9 GNOMEAvailableRelease: 8.9Desktop: GNOMEx86_64Launch the verified Alma Linux 8.9 GNOME source image.View exact target
- Alma Linux 9 GNOMEAvailableRelease: 9Desktop: GNOMEx86_64Launch Alma Linux 9 GNOME through OpenFactory's verified Alma Linux source.View exact target
- Alma Linux 9.3 GNOMEAvailableRelease: 9.3Desktop: GNOMEx86_64Launch the verified Alma Linux 9.3 GNOME source image.View exact target
- Alma Linux 9.4 GNOMEAvailableRelease: 9.4Desktop: GNOMEx86_64Launch the verified Alma Linux 9.4 GNOME source image.View exact target
- Alma Linux 9.5 GNOMEAvailableRelease: 9.5Desktop: GNOMEx86_64Launch the verified Alma Linux 9.5 GNOME source image.View exact target
- Alma Linux Current GNOMEAvailableRelease: CurrentDesktop: GNOMEx86_64Launch the verified Alma Linux Current GNOME image.View exact target
Alpine Linux 3.21 StandardAvailableRelease: 3.21Desktop: Standardx86_64Launch the verified Alpine Linux 3.21 Standard source image.View exact target- Alpine Linux Current StandardAvailableRelease: CurrentDesktop: Standardx86_64Launch the verified Alpine Linux Current Standard image.View exact target
- Alma Linux 10 KDEPlannedRelease: 10Desktop: KDEx86_64Alma Linux 10 KDE is listed as a planned OpenFactory catalog target and is not currently available to launch.View exact target
- Alma Linux 8 KDEPlannedRelease: 8Desktop: KDEx86_64Alma Linux 8 KDE is listed as a planned OpenFactory catalog target and is not currently available to launch.View exact target
- Alma Linux 8 MATEPlannedRelease: 8Desktop: MATEx86_64Alma Linux 8 MATE is listed as a planned OpenFactory catalog target and is not currently available to launch.View exact target
- Alma Linux 8 XfcePlannedRelease: 8Desktop: Xfcex86_64Alma Linux 8 Xfce is listed as a planned OpenFactory catalog target and is not currently available to launch.View exact target
- Alma Linux 9 KDEPlannedRelease: 9Desktop: KDEx86_64Alma Linux 9 KDE is listed as a planned OpenFactory catalog target and is not currently available to launch.View exact target
- Alma Linux 9 MATEPlannedRelease: 9Desktop: MATEx86_64Alma Linux 9 MATE is listed as a planned OpenFactory catalog target and is not currently available to launch.View exact target
- Alma Linux 9 XfcePlannedRelease: 9Desktop: Xfcex86_64Alma Linux 9 Xfce is listed as a planned OpenFactory catalog target and is not currently available to launch.View exact target
- Alpine Linux V3.20 defaultPlannedRelease: V3.20Desktop: defaultx86_64Alpine Linux V3.20 default is listed as a planned OpenFactory catalog target and is not currently available to launch.View exact target
- Alpine Linux V3.21 defaultPlannedRelease: V3.21Desktop: defaultx86_64Alpine Linux V3.21 default is listed as a planned OpenFactory catalog target and is not currently available to launch.View exact target
- Alpine Linux V3.22 defaultPlannedRelease: V3.22Desktop: defaultx86_64Alpine Linux V3.22 default is listed as a planned OpenFactory catalog target and is not currently available to launch.View exact target
- Alpine Linux V3.23 defaultPlannedRelease: V3.23Desktop: defaultx86_64Alpine Linux V3.23 default is listed as a planned OpenFactory catalog target and is not currently available to launch.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.