EXTON Linux Systems

11/08/2026

ExTiX 26.8 – a live remix of Ubuntu 26.04 LTS – with LXQt 2.3, Refracta Snapshot, Calamares Installer and kernel 7.1.7-amd64-exton ::: Build 260811

ExTiX 26.8 LXQt – Build 260811
I have made a new version of ExTiX – The Ultimate Linux System. I call it ExTiX 26.8 LXQt Live System. (The previous LXQt version was 25.12 from 251201). ExTiX 26.8 is a remix of Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (Resolute Raccoon). Ubuntu 26.04 LTS will be supported until July 2031.

FEATURES
The best thing with ExTiX 26.8 is that while running the system live (from DVD/USB) or from hard drive you can use Refracta Snapshot (pre-installed) to create your own live installable Ubuntu system. So easy that a ten year child can do it! One other very good thing with this version of ExTiX is that it is quite light. The ISO file is of only 2800 MB, which means that you can run the system super fast from RAM. When the boot process is ready you can eject the DVD or USB stick. Use Boot alternative 2 or Advanced options… >> load to RAM.

Study all pre-installed packages in ExTiX 26.8: https://www.extix.se/lxqt-260811/extix-26.8-lxqt-installed-packages-260811.txt

SCREENSHOTS
1. root’s Desktop: https://www.extix.se/lxqt-260811/extix-26.8-root-desktop-260811.jpg
2. user’s Desktop: https://www.extix.se/lxqt-260811/extix-26.8-user-desktop-260811.jpg
3. Running Calamares Installer: https://www.extix.se/lxqt-260811/extix-26.8-calamares-ready-260811.jpg

READ MORE: https://www.extix.se/

07/08/2026

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04/08/2026

PuppEX (Puppy Linux) Resolute64 LXQt compatible with Ubuntu 26.04 LTS “Resolute Raccoon” :: Build 260804

NEWS ABOUT PuppEX Resolute64 LXQt with the LXQt 2.3.0 Desktop Environment – Build 260804
This Puppy derivative is made by me. It is built from Ubuntu 26.04 (Resolute Raccoon) packages and packages built from woof-CE Recipes. This PuppEX Build uses kernel 7.0.11. This is possibly one of the best PuppEX versions I’ve ever made. Everything just works! I could run the system very well on all of my six different computers. Among them on a really old computer Acer Aspire 5102WLMi from 2006.
Study all installed packages in this PuppEX Build: https://puppex.exton.se/resolute64-lxqt/puppex-resolute64-lxqt-installed-packages-260804.txt
NOTE: Ubuntu 26.04 LTS will be supported until April, 2031. Note also that you can use the Apt command ("apt update, apt upgrade, apt install MyUsefulPackage" etc.) and Synaptic for installing thousands of new Ubuntu packages in PuppEX Resolute64 LXQt.

REPLACEMENT
This PuppEX Build (260804) replaces Build 2607025, which used the ROX Desktop Environment. The LXQt Desktop is more useful than ROX. I think.

SCREENSHOTS
1. The LXQt DE – first screen after your first boot: https://puppex.exton.se/resolute64-lxqt/puppex-resolute64-lxqt-wifi-260804.jpg
2. Showing a how to configure sound: https://puppex.exton.se/resolute64-lxqt/puppex-resolute64-lxqt-sound-260804.jpg
3. Running the command glmark2: https://puppex.exton.se/resolute64/puppex-resolute64-glmark2-260725-2.jpg
4. Running YouTube: https://puppex.exton.se/resolute64-lxqt/puppex-resolute64-lxqt-youtube-260804.jpg
5. Running in VirtualBox: https://puppex.exton.se/resolute64-lxqt/puppex-resolute64-lxqt-vbox-260804.jpg

READ MORE: https://puppex.exton.se/

25/07/2026

PuppEX (Puppy Linux) Resolute64 compatible with Ubuntu 26.04 LTS “Resolute Raccoon” :: Build 260725

NEWS ABOUT PuppEX Resolute64 “original” with the ROX Desktop Environment – BUILD 260725
This Puppy derivative is made by me. It is built from Ubuntu 26.04 (Resolute Raccoon) packages and packages built from woof-CE Recipes. This PuppEX Build uses kernel 7.0.11. This is possibly one of the best PuppEX versions I’ve ever made. Everything just works! I could run the system very well on all of my six different computers. Among them on a really old computer Acer Aspire 5102WLMi from 2006. NOTE: Ubuntu 26.04 will be supported until April, 2031.
Note also that you can use the Apt command (apt update, apt upgrade, apt install MyUsefulPackage etc.) and Synaptic for installing thousands of new Ubuntu packages in PuppEX Resolute64.

SCREENSHOTS
1. The ROX DE – first screen after your first boot: https://puppex.exton.se/resolute64/puppex-resolute64-first-screen-260725.jpg
2. Showing a how to configure sound: https://puppex.exton.se/resolute64/puppex-resolute64-sound-260725.jpg
3. Running the command glmark2: https://puppex.exton.se/resolute64/puppex-resolute64-glmark2-260725-2.jpg

READ MORE: https://puppex.exton.se/

21/07/2026

Exton|Defender Rawhide (upcoming fc45) with GNOME 51 as DE, Calamares Installer, Refracta Snapshot and kernel 7.1.3-amd64-exton :: Build 260721

ABOUT Exton|Defender Build 260721
Exton|Defender, based on Fedora Rawhide (upcoming Fedora 45), 64 bit, is an extra version built mainly because I finally found a way to install Calamares Installer in Fedora Rawhide and make it work. This build is not really a “Defender SRS” system. You can, however, install all the rescue tools you may need also when running this version live. (I.e. from a USB stick or a DVD). GNOME 51~alpha-1-fc45 is used as DE. Fedora 44 was released in a stable version on April 28, 2026 so Exton|Defender fc45 (being based on upcoming Fedora 45) should be very “unstable”. I have, however, not noticed anything special. I.e. programs won’t crash or anything like that. One “bug” though: You can’t change wallpaper the “normal” way. I.e. by clicking on the Desktop. You can, however, open your desired image with gThumb and set your image as wallpaper. Or, while logged in as liveuser, you can just open Filer (Nautilus) and click on the picture you want to use as wallpaper.

REFRACTA SNAPSHOT
You can create your own Fedora Rawhide system using Refracta Snapshot, which is pre-installed. I.e. change everything to your liking and then create a new ISO. That can be done after a hard drive installation. If you have plenty of RAM it is also possible to create a new ISO while running Exton|Defender Rawhide live. NOTE: For Refracta Snapshot to work you will need to run “my” kernel 7.1.3-amd64-exton. It won’t work with Fedora’s original kernel. Actually you can run another kernel when starting Refracta Snapshot, but you must keep the links /vmlinuz and /initrd.img pointing to my kernel.
NOTE: When you start up Refracta Snapshot you will get a message saying that your ISO won’t boot on UEFI computers. Don’t worry. I’ve arranged so that it will.

Study all installed packages in Exton|Defender Build 260721: https://defender.exton.se/rawhide-260721/exton-defender-rawhide-installed-packages-260721.txt

Runs from RAM
Exton|Defender can run live from RAM. Running any Linux system in RAM means that it runs very fast. When Exton|Defender has booted up you can eject the USB stick/DVD. Watch this screenshot: https://defender.exton.se/rawhide-260721/exton-defender-rawhide-eject-usb-260721.jpg

KERNELS
While running live “my” kernel 7.1.3-amd64-exton will be used. After a hard drive installation you can use Fedora’s original kernel, which right now is 7.2.0-0.rc3.260715g58717b2a1365.29.fc45.

SCREENSHOTS
1. Calamares is running: https://defender.exton.se/rawhide-260721/exton-defender-rawhide-calamares-done-260721.jpg
2. Refracta Snapshot has started: https://defender.exton.se/rawhide-260721/exton-defender-rawhide-refractasnapshot-start-260721.jpg
3. The Desktop for root: https://defender.exton.se/rawhide-260721/exton-defender-rawhide-upgrade-260721.jpg
4. Showing a Samba connection: https://defender.exton.se/rawhide-260721/exton-defender-rawhide-samba-conn-260721.jpg
5. Showing how to upgrade the Rawhide System: https://defender.exton.se/rawhide-260721/exton-defender-rawhide-upgrade-260721.jpg

READ MORE: https://defender.exton.se

18/07/2026

Exton|Defender fc44 (stable) with Cinnamon 6.6.7-7.fc44, Calamares Installer and Refracta Snapshot :: Build 260718

Exton|Defender SRS (Super Rescue System) is a Linux system available as a Live System based on Fedora 44, 64bit. Fedora 44 was released on April 28, 2026. Exton|Defender is for administrating or repairing your system and data after a crash. Exton|Defender aims to provide an easy way to carry out admin tasks on your computer, such as creating and editing the hard disk partitions. It comes with a lot of Linux software such as system tools and basic tools (editors, Midnight Commander, network tools). Exton|Defender can, however, also be used as a normal Linux Desktop System. It requires no hard drive installation, but can easily be installed to hard drive if you want. Desktop environment: A special version of Cinnamon 6.6.7-7.fc44 developed by Fedora.

SYSTEM TOOLS included
NTFS-3g, GParted, Shred, Sfdisk (util-linux-ng), Rsync, Ddrescue, FSArchiver, TestDisk and Midnight Commander. Other programs (among many others): NetworkManager, Firefox, Parole Media Player, Samba, Java and Java Runtime Environment (JRE), Emacs, Safecopy, kernel headers and many compilation tools. Exton|Defender uses kernel 7.1.3-amd64-exton when running LIVE. After a hard drive installation Fedora’s original kernel 7.1.3-201.fc44 can be used (as an alternative).

SCREENSHOTS
Screenshot 1 – Exton|Defender while logged in as root: https://defender.exton.se/fc44-260718/exton-defender-fc44-cinnamon-refractasnapshot-260718.jpg
Screenshot 2 – The liveuser’s Desktop: https://defender.exton.se/fc44-260718/exton-defender-liveuser-desktop-260718.jpg
Screenshot 3 – Running Samba: https://defender.exton.se/fc44-260718/exton-defender-samba-connection-260718.jpg

READ MORE: https://defender.exton.se

10/07/2026

ExTiX Deepin 26.7 Live based on Deepin 25.2.0 STABLE (latest) with Refracta Snapshot and kernel 7.1.2-amd64-exton :: Build 260710

NEWS 260710 ABOUT ExTiX with Deepin 25.2.0 STABLE (released 260708)
I’ve released a new version of ExTiX Deepin today (260710). The previous ExTiX Deepin version with Deepin 25.1 STABLE is from 260501. This ExTiX Build is based on Deepin 25.2.0 STABLE (latest version) released by Deepin Technology on July 8, 2026. ExTiX 26.7 uses kernel 7.1.2-amd64-exton. ExTiX 26.7 works in the same way as all other ExTiX versions. I.e. you can install it to hard drive while running the system live. Use Refracta Installer for that. Deepin Installer doesn’t work in ExTiX. You can also create your own live installable Deepin 25.2.0 system with Refracta Snapshot. (Using ExTiX 26.7 as a “base system/template”). So easy that a ten year old child can do it!

PERFORMANCE
Even though the system is BIG it runs quite fast. Especially if you run ExTiX from RAM.

UNIQUE?
Previous versions of ExTiX Deepin (for example ExTiX Deepin 23 STABLE) were unique since the original Deepin System wasn’t a LIVE System. As regards Deepin 25.2.0 STABLE you can also test run the System Live before installing to hard drive. You can, however, not make your own Deepin 25.2.0 System from the original using Refracta Snapshot. That’s because it is impossible to install Refracta Snapshot (and Refracta Installer) according to my experience. Even if you manage to install those apps you can’t use them properly, since the original Deepin 25.2.0 System is Read-Only. I.e System directories are mounted as read-only (and you can’t change that). This means (among other things) that you can’t create the necessary links /initrd.img and /vmlinuz.

SCREENSHOTS
1. ExTiX 26.7 running in VirtualBox: https://www.extix.se/build-26.7/extix-deepin-refractasnapshot-ready-260710.jpg
2. Showing a Samba connection: https://www.extix.se/build-26.7/extix-deepin-samba-connection-260710.jpg
3. Installing Grub in VirtualBox: https://www.extix.se/build-26.7/extix-deepin-installing-grub-vbox-260710.jpg
4. Refracta Installer is ready: https://www.extix.se/build-26.7/extix-deepin-refracta-installer-complete-260710.jpg
5. The Desktop for the ordinary user user: https://www.extix.se/build-26.7/extix-deepin-user-desktop-260710.jpg

READ MORE: https://www.extix.se

05/07/2026

EXTON OpSuS Tumbleweed KDE Plasma, 64 bit UEFI, Linux Live System with Calamares Installer and Refracta Snapshot :: Build 260705

EXTON OpSuS Tumbleweed KDE is based on openSUSE Tumbleweed, which is a rolling distribution. I.e. no need for new installations. Just run the command "sudo zypper dup" and you will always get the latest packages/kernels.

ABOUT EXTON OpSuS KDE for PC’s – Build 260705
EXTON OpSuS Tumbleweed with KDE Plasma 6.7.1 Desktop Environment uses kernel 7.1.2-amd64-exton. Installed programs: Among many other programs, Firefox, NetworkManager, Calamares, VLC, GParted and a lot of special KDE packages.

WHAT is EXTON OpSuS? - https://opsus.exton.se/about/

ABOUT Refracta Snapshot
Use Refracta Snapshot to build your very own version of EXTON OpSuS/openSUSE. I.e. you can change everything to you liking and quickly create a new ISO file. Your own.

UNIQUE?
There is not other openSUSE System/remaster with Refracta Snapshot (as far as i know).

SCREENSHOTS
1. Calamares Installer running: https://opsus.exton.se/kde-260705/exton-opsus-kde-calamares-running-260705.jpg
2. Calamares started: https://opsus.exton.se/kde-260705/exton-opsus-kde-calamares-started-260705.jpg
3. Refracta Snapshot started: https://opsus.exton.se/kde-260705/exton-opsus-kde-refractasnapshot-260705.jpg
4. Chroot – Grub installation: https://opsus.exton.se/kde-260705/exton-opsus-kde-chroot-grub-install-260705.jpg
5. Running Pavucontrol for sound: https://opsus.exton.se/kde-260705/exton-opsus-pavucontrol-260705.jpg
6. Showing the Live bootscreen: https://opsus.exton.se/kde-260705/exton-opsus-kde-bootscreen-live-260705.jpg

READ MORE: https://opsus.exton.se

29/06/2026

DebEX GNOME with GNOME 50.1, Refracta Snapshot, Calamares and kernel 7.1.1-amd64-exton :: Build 260629

I have made a new extra version of DebEX, which I call DebEX GNOME Live System. It’s a pure Debian system using the testing ("forky" – upcoming Debian 14) repositories. GNOME 50.1 is used as Desktop Environment.

IMPORTANT about Refracta Snapshot
You can use the Refracta Snapshot (pre-installed) to create your own installable DebEX/Debian Live System once you have installed DebEX to hard drive. I mean change everything and then create a whole new Debian forky live system.

What is DebEX Linux? Study this ANSWER generated by Gemini: https://debex.exton.se/about/

SCREENSHOTS
1. The Desktop for user: https://debex.exton.se/forky-260629/debex-forky-gnome-netflix-260629.jpg
2. The Desktop for root: https://debex.exton.se/forky-260629/debex-forky-gnome-root-desktop-260629.jpg
3. Showing a WiFi connection: https://debex.exton.se/forky-260629/debex-forky-gnome-wifi-260629.jpg
4. Showing a Samba connection: https://debex.exton.se/forky-260629/debex-forky-gnome-samba-260629.jpg
5. Running Netflix: https://debex.exton.se/forky-260629/debex-forky-gnome-netflix-260629.jpg

READ MORE: https://debex.exton.se

23/06/2026

NEWS 260626 about exGENT (Gentoo) 64 bit with systemd

NEW RELEASE 260626
I've uploaded a new version of exGENT, which replaces version 260623. In the new version I've replaced kernel 7.0.8-amd64-exton with kernel 7.1.1-amd64-exton - watch this screenshot: https://exgent.exton.se/build-260623/exgent-systemd-gentoo-desktop-260626.jpg
While I was at it I've also arranged so that you can reach your Windows shares via PCManFM-qt - watch this screenshot: https://exgent.exton.se/build-260623/exgent-systemd-samba-connect-260626.jpg

WHAT’S NEW in exGENT Build 260626 with Systemd and LXQt?
I have made a new extra version of exGENT with only a few necessary packages pre-installed. It replaces version 240125. The system is built from “scratch”, using Catalyst. In Gentoo, Catalyst is the official meta-tool used by the Release Engineering team to automate the building and generation of installation tarballs (known as stage files) and bootable live media (like ISO files). It is the exact same tool that Gentoo uses internally to build its official distribution releases. With Catalyst, you can customize and package a Gentoo environment exactly to your specifications. exGENT Build 260626 uses LXQt 2.4.0 as Desktop Environment and kernel 7.1.1-amd64-exton while running the system live. When running exGENT from hard drive you can switch to kernel 6.18.32-gentoo-r3-exgent (Gentoo’s original kernel with patches).
IMPORTANT NOTE: Also this version of exGENT can be remastered by you using exGENT as a template. I.e. change everything to your linking. Then fire up Refracta Snapshot from the menu. Since Refracta Snapshot is made especially for Debian it does not work “out of the box” in exGENT. You will have to “manually” run two commands in the end of the remaster process. Read about that the INFO site: https://exgent.exton.se

WHAT IS exGENT? – (AI generated)
exGENT is a customized Gentoo Linux distribution developed by C A Exton that not only simplifies the installation and use of Gentoo, but also serves as a powerful platform for creating your own custom Gentoo-based systems. Running as a live distribution and installable via the Calamares installer, exGENT provides a fully functional Gentoo environment that can be remastered, modified, and rebuilt to suit specific needs. Users can add or remove software, customize configurations, and generate their own live ISOs, making it an ideal tool for learning Gentoo, developing specialized Linux distributions, or deploying tailored systems. By eliminating much of the complexity of a traditional Gentoo installation, exGENT enables users to focus on customization and system development while still benefiting from Gentoo s flexibility and performance.

Who is exGENT/Gentoo for?
Experienced Linux users or those who really want to learn Linux. (Perhaps also for people who are bored with mainstream distributions like Ubuntu).

UNIQUE?
exGENT is unique in a way. If you take a look at Gentoo’s download site for amd64 you can see that there is no ISO with systemd. Only OpenRC. According to my experience it is much easier to create a live system with OpenRC (using Catalyst) . exGENT is of course also unique in a rather important way. It has Refracta Snapshot, which means that you can create your own exGENT/Gentoo system using exGENT as a template. So easy that a ten year old child can do it!

READ MORE: https://exgent.exton.se

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