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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Arch Linux current sourceAvailableRelease: Currentx86_64Launch the verified Arch Linux current source image.View exact target- Arch Linux Latest defaultAvailableRelease: LatestDesktop: defaultx86_64Launch Arch Linux Latest default through OpenFactory's verified Arch Linux source.View exact target
- Arch Linux Rolling GNOMEAvailableRelease: RollingDesktop: GNOMEx86_64Launch the verified Arch Linux Rolling GNOME source image.View exact target
- Arch Linux Rolling KDEAvailableRelease: RollingDesktop: KDEx86_64Launch the verified Arch Linux Rolling KDE source image.View exact target
- Arch Linux Rolling XfceAvailableRelease: RollingDesktop: Xfcex86_64Launch the verified Arch Linux Rolling Xfce source image.View exact target
Archcraft current sourceAvailableRelease: Currentx86_64Launch the verified Archcraft current source image.View exact target- Archcraft Latest defaultAvailableRelease: LatestDesktop: defaultx86_64Launch Archcraft Latest default through OpenFactory's verified Archcraft source.View exact target
- Archcraft Rolling bspwmAvailableRelease: RollingDesktop: bspwmx86_64Launch the verified Archcraft Rolling bspwm source image.View exact target
- Archcraft Rolling i3AvailableRelease: RollingDesktop: i3x86_64Launch the verified Archcraft Rolling i3 source image.View exact target
- Archcraft Rolling OpenboxAvailableRelease: RollingDesktop: Openboxx86_64Launch the verified Archcraft Rolling Openbox source image.View exact target
Arco Linux current sourceAvailableRelease: Currentx86_64Launch the verified Arco Linux current source image.View exact target- Arco Linux Rolling i3AvailableRelease: RollingDesktop: i3x86_64Launch the verified Arco Linux Rolling i3 source image.View exact target
- Arco Linux Rolling OpenboxAvailableRelease: RollingDesktop: Openboxx86_64Launch the verified Arco Linux Rolling Openbox source image.View exact target
- Arco Linux Rolling XfceAvailableRelease: RollingDesktop: Xfcex86_64Launch the verified Arco Linux Rolling Xfce source image.View exact target
- Arco Linux V24.02.04 LargeAvailableRelease: V24.02.04Edition: Largex86_64Launch Arco Linux V24.02.04 Large through OpenFactory's verified Arco Linux source.View exact target
- Arco Linux V24.02.04 SmallAvailableRelease: V24.02.04Edition: Smallx86_64Launch Arco Linux V24.02.04 Small through OpenFactory's verified Arco Linux source.View exact target
- Arco Linux V24.03.01 LargeAvailableRelease: V24.03.01Edition: Largex86_64Launch Arco Linux V24.03.01 Large through OpenFactory's verified Arco Linux source.View exact target
- Arco Linux V24.03.01 SmallAvailableRelease: V24.03.01Edition: Smallx86_64Launch Arco Linux V24.03.01 Small through OpenFactory's verified Arco Linux source.View exact target
- Arco Linux V24.04.03 LargeAvailableRelease: V24.04.03Edition: Largex86_64Launch Arco Linux V24.04.03 Large through OpenFactory's verified Arco Linux source.View exact target
- Arco Linux V24.04.03 SmallAvailableRelease: V24.04.03Edition: Smallx86_64Launch Arco Linux V24.04.03 Small through OpenFactory's verified Arco Linux source.View exact target
- Arco Linux V24.05.11 NetAvailableRelease: V24.05.11Edition: Netx86_64Launch Arco Linux V24.05.11 Net through OpenFactory's verified Arco Linux source.View exact target
- Arco Linux V24.05.11 PlasmaAvailableRelease: V24.05.11Desktop: Plasmax86_64Launch Arco Linux V24.05.11 Plasma through OpenFactory's verified Arco Linux source.View exact target
- Arco Linux V24.05.11 ProAvailableRelease: V24.05.11Edition: Prox86_64Launch Arco Linux V24.05.11 Pro through OpenFactory's verified Arco Linux source.View exact target
- Arco Linux V24.06.05 NetAvailableRelease: V24.06.05Edition: Netx86_64Launch Arco Linux V24.06.05 Net through OpenFactory's verified Arco Linux 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.