The Free Software Foundation maintains a list of Linux distributions that the foundation has indicated meet their criteria[1] for a free system distribution, as defined by their Free Software Definition.[2]
List
The list is necessarily a function of this definition; alternative definitions include the Open Source Definition and the Debian Free Software Guidelines.
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| BLAG | 2011-05-04 | Fedora | A free Linux distribution based on Fedora. |
| Dragora GNU/Linux | 2012-04-21 | None | An independent Linux distribution based on concepts of simplicity. |
| Dyne:bolic | 2011-09-08 | Debian[3] | Linux Multimedia LiveCD (installable on HD) distribution, with special emphasis on audio and video editing. |
| gNewSense | 2009-09-14 | Ubuntu | FSF-sponsored distribution. |
| Musix | 2009-11-28 | Knoppix | LiveCD with special emphasis on music production, graphic design, audio, and video editing. |
| Parabola | 2012-10-17 | Arch Linux | Full featured general-purpose distribution that strives to keep its packaging and management tools simple for easy customization. |
| Trisquel | 2013-03-09 | Ubuntu | University of Vigo-sponsored distribution oriented to small enterprises, domestic users and educational centers. |
| Ututo | 2012-04-27 | Gentoo | The first fully free Linux system recognized by the GNU Project. |
| Venenux | 2011-01-31 | Debian | A completely multimedia production focused (and entertainment end users) build in free Linux distribution around the KDE desktop; aimed primarily at users in Latin America. |
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