Nixovena Linux & AI Labs designs free, open-source Linux distributions engineered for the desktop, security operations, rescue, OSINT, real-time computing and distribution development.
Multi-layered defence, kernel hardening, strict firewall policies.
PREEMPT_RT kernels, scheduler tuning and IRQ steering for low-latency workloads.
Pre-integrated intelligence toolchains and operational security defaults.
Automated multi-distro builds, ISO generation and package validation.
Each distribution targets a distinct operational profile. Browse the catalog for technical specifications, screenshots and download channels.
Desktop
Stable Debian-based desktop platform for daily use.
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Lightweight
Minimal LXQt platform for legacy and low-resource hardware.
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Rescue
Live recovery environment for system engineers and IT operations.
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Security
Multi-layered hardened desktop with strict firewall policy.
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All-In-One
KDE Plasma multi-edition platform with one-click deployment.
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OSINT
Kali-based OSINT platform with curated intelligence tooling.
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Real-Time
PREEMPT_RT real-time platform for DAW, robotics and automation.
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Pentesting
Arch-based minimal pen-testing platform with Openbox WM.
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DevOps
Build kitchen for multi-distro release engineering pipelines.
Specifications →Nixovena Linux & AI Labs is an independent organisation focused on engineering free, open-source Linux distributions for distinct operational domains. The institutional mission is to make Linux accessible, secure, and powerful across a broad spectrum of use cases — from general computing to security research.
Every distribution addresses a concrete, real-world requirement: a clean desktop experience, an engineer rescue toolkit, a hardened security platform, or a deterministic real-time runtime.
100% free and open source, in perpetuity.
Built with security as a core engineering principle.
Maintained transparently for the open-source ecosystem.
Engineered for speed, efficiency and predictability.
Comprehensive guides, installation instructions and reference materials for all distributions in the catalog.
An overview of the Nixovena distributions, their design philosophies and recommended use cases.
Read Guide →Common questions and authoritative answers covering installation, support and base technology.
Read FAQ →Guidelines for contributing code, documentation, testing or design to any Nixovena project.
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