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HackerOS


Last Update: 2026-02-08 01:17 UTC


HackerOS is a live Linux distribution based on Debian's "Testing" branch and designed for regular users, gamers and cybersecurity enthusiasts. Some of its features include an optimised XanMod Linux kernel for faster boot times and reduced resource usage, out-of-the-box support for NVIDIA graphics cards, and a collection of cybersecurity tools, such as enhanced firewalls and intrusion detection software. The distribution uses the KDE Plasma desktop.

Popularity (hits per day): 12 months: 108 (123), 6 months: 55 (246), 3 months: 54 (270), 4 weeks: 46 (329), 1 week: 63 (278)

Average visitor rating: 5.5/10 from 2 review(s).


HackerOS Summary
Distribution HackerOS
Home Page https://hackeros-linux-system.github.io/HackerOS-Website/Home-page.html
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Feature 4.3 4.1
Release Date 2026-02-06 2025-12-26
End Of Life    
Price (US$) Free Free
Image Size (MB) 3800-3900 3400-3500
Free Download ISO ISO
Installation Calamares Calamares
Default Desktop KDE Plasma KDE Plasma
Default Browser Vivaldi Vivaldi
Package Format deb, flatpak, snap deb, flatpak, snap
Package Management apt, dpkg apt, dpkg
Release Model Semi-Rolling Semi-Rolling
Office Suite -- --
Processor Architecture x86_64 x86_64
Init Software systemd systemd
Journaled File Systems Btrfs, ext4 Btrfs, ext4
Multilingual en en
Full Package List 4.3 4.1
Package 4.3 4.1
alsa-lib (1.2.15.3) 1.2.15.3 1.2.14
amdgpu (25.0.0) 25.0.0 25.0.0
apparmor (4.1.6) 4.1.3 4.1.0
apt (3.1.16) 3.1.15 3.1.12
bash (5.3) 5.3 5.3
bind (9.20.19) -- --
chromium (145.0.7632.109) -- --
cinnamon (6.6.7) -- --
cups (2.4.16) -- --
e2fsprogs (1.47.3) 1.47.2 1.47.2
ffmpeg (8.0.1) 8.0.1 8.0.1
firefox (147.0.4) -- --
flatpak (1.16.3) 1.16.3 1.16.2
freetype (2.14.1) 2.14.1 2.13.3
gcc (15.2.0) 15.2.0 15.2.0
gimp (3.0.8) -- --
git (2.53.0) 2.51.0 2.51.0
glibc (2.43) 2.42 2.42
gnome-shell (49.4) -- --
grub (2.14) 2.14git 2.14git
gtk (4.20.3) 4.20.3 4.20.3
httpd (2.4.66) -- --
inkscape (1.4.3) -- --
kmod (34.2) 34.2 34.2
krita (5.2.15) -- --
LibreOffice (26.2.0) -- --
Package 4.3 4.1
libselinux (3.10) 3.9 3.9
linux (6.19.3) 6.18.5 6.17.12
mariadb (12.2.2) -- --
mate-desktop (1.28.2) -- --
mesa (26.0.0) 25.3.3 25.2.8
mysql (9.6.0) -- --
nautilus (49.4) -- --
NVIDIA (590.48.01) -- --
openjdk (25) -- --
openssh (10.2p1) 10.2p1 10.2p1
openssl (3.6.1) 3.5.5 3.5.4
perl (5.42.0) 5.40.1 5.40.1
php (8.5.3) -- --
plasma-desktop (6.6.0) 6.5.4 6.5.4
postfix (3.10.8) -- --
postgresql (18.2) -- --
Python (3.14.3) 3.13.11 3.13.11
qt (6.10.2) 6.9.2 6.9.2
samba (4.23.5) -- --
systemd (259.1) 259 259
thunderbird (147.0.2) -- --
vim (9.2) 9.1 9.1
vlc (3.0.23) -- --
wayland (1.24.0) 1.24.0 1.24.0
xfdesktop (4.20.1) -- --
xorg-server (21.1.21) 21.1.21 21.1.21

Reader Ratings
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Version: 4.1
Rating: 10
Date: 2026-02-11
Country: Australia
Votes: 0


Not sure what the 1 start review is talking about. I set this up on multiple devices for a school project and it has worked great right out of install with no issues on intel based lap tops and mid towers. Even managed to installed this on a 2013 Trashcan Mac Pro and got it to run WiFi passed proprietary firmware restrictions by grub loading into a downgraded compatible kernel.

I have had minor bugs with text and spacing in the Alacrity terminal, but nothing related to WiFi or connectivity. Also could be a hardware issue? Unless you are running it IoT or ARM, then not sure. Maybe layer 8?

That aside, contrary to the other review, it is a fun light-hearted OS that maybe the "Linux Elitists" will continue to bash and miss out on, but those humble enough to try on throw-a-ways will have a lot of fun with a riced up Debian Trixie.


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Version: 4.1
Rating: 1
Date: 2026-01-05
Votes: 0


Tried to install with no avail. There's a serious bug when you try to connect to wifi, it's not possible!

The whole idea of this distro sounded nice, desktop, gaming and security.

Maybe someone else will have better luck.

This was a waste of time. I wish I never even downloaded it in the first place.

Oh and btw, I tried twice and both times after connecting to my wifi, it just kept loading like I entered the wrong password or something.

With so many distros out there, I don't even care to know why this distro can't connect to wifi.

In a nutshell, this distro makes good toilet paper!


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