Astra Linux
Astra Linux is a Russian Linux-based computer operating system (OS) that is being widely deployed in the Russian Federation in order to replace Microsoft Windows. Initially it was created and developed to meet the needs of the Russian army, other armed forces and intelligence agencies. It provides data protection up to the level of "top secret" in Russian classified information grade by featuring mandatory access control. It has been officially certified by Russian Defense Ministry, Federal Service for Technical and Export Control and Federal Security Service.
Astra Linux Operating System | |
| Developer | Rusbitech-Astra |
|---|---|
| OS family | Linux (Unix-like) |
| Working state | Current |
| Marketing target | Russian Armed Forces |
| Available in | Russian, English |
| Update method | APT |
| Package manager | dpkg |
| Platforms | x86-64, ARM, Elbrus |
| Kernel type | Monolithic |
| Default user interface | fly, twm |
| License | proprietary |
| Official website | astralinux |
In the course of 2010s, as Russian authorities and industry were trying to lower dependence on Western products ("import substitution industrialization"), Astra Linux became widely used by Russian civilians as a universal operating system for personal computers. Aside from army and police, it is now being supplied to educational, healthcare and other state institutions, as well as in industry giants such as RZD, Gazprom, Rosatom and others. Server versions of Astra Linux are certified to work with Huawei equipment.