Parabola GNU/Linux-libre
Parabola GNU/Linux-libre is a free and open-source Linux distribution based on Arch Linux and Arch Linux ARM for the x86-64, i686, and ARMv7 architectures. It is distinguished from other Arch-based distributions by offering only free software. It includes the GNU operating system components common to many Linux distributions and the Linux-libre kernel instead of the generic Linux kernel. Parabola is listed by the Free Software Foundation as a completely free operating system, true to their Free System Distribution Guidelines.
Parabola GNU/Linux-libre live boot selection mode | |
| Developer | Parabola Hackers |
|---|---|
| OS family | Linux (Unix-like) |
| Working state | Current |
| Source model | Free software |
| Initial release | October 26, 2009 |
| Latest release | (Rolling release) / Installation medium 2021.08.11 |
| Repository | |
| Update method | Rolling release |
| Package manager | pacman |
| Platforms | x86-64, AMD64, i686, ARMv7 |
| Kernel type | Monolithic (Linux-libre) |
| Userland | GNU |
| Default user interface | Zsh CLI (Main live and TalkingParabola ISO) MATE (MATE live ISO) LXDE (LXDE live ISO) |
| License | FSDG |
| Official website | www |
Parabola uses a rolling release model like Arch, such that a regular system update is all that is needed to obtain the latest software. Development focuses on system simplicity, community involvement and use of the latest free software packages.