Refracta Linux – Small and Fast!
Check out Refracta Linux. It is a very small, and fast distro, that looks very interesting! If you want to revive old hardware, this may be your ticket!
OpenSource.com – David Both column
OpenSource.com – By: David Both – “There are hundreds of Linux distributions out there, many of which are created and live their short lives in relative obscurity. A few have long-term staying power, and that is usually because they have a decent combination of utility, stability, and a loyal following of users. As its release number suggests, Refracta 8.0 has those qualities needed for longevity.
Refracta is an interesting offspring of Devuan Jesse GNU+Linux, which is a systemd-free fork of Debian. Its forte is as a general use distribution for the so-called ‘average’ user, rather than as a specialized distro. It also works very well running as live media using Xfce, a resource conserving desktop.”
From the Refracta web site: “Refracta is an operating system designed for home computer users. It provides a simple and familiar layout that most users will find very comfortable.
Refracta focuses on providing common applications and services that most users will need instead of trying to provide for more specialized uses. It provides a basic desktop with simple applications that are easy to use.
You do not need to install Refracta to try it out. You can run it entirely from the cd without making any changes to your current operating system. If you like it then you can install it in just a few minutes with a few clicks of the mouse.
The default install includes internet, graphic, multimedia, and office software along with various system tools and utilities. Hundreds more applications are available from a trusted source and can be quickly and easily installed.
Refracta also includes special tools – refractainstaller, refractasnapshot and refracta2usb – that allow you to customize your installation and create a live-CD or live-USB of your running system. These tools will work on most Debian or Devuan-based systems.
Refracta is based on Devuan GNU/Linux. Everything installed in Refracta is free and open-source software. You can download it, use it, copy it, and share it with friends. If you install any packages from non-free repositories, you may be asked to accept the appropriate license.”