Chimera Linux
Chimera Linux is an independent[2] Linux distribution utilizing userland software from FreeBSD, the musl libc, and the LLVM toolchain, as well as others. It aims to provide an alternative to GNU-based systems, but without explicitly excluding GNU or GPL software.[3][4][5][6]
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OS family | Linux (Unix-like) |
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Working state | Current |
Source model | Open source |
Latest release | Rolling release / 15 September 2023[1] |
Repository | https://github.com/chimera-linux/ |
Marketing target | General purpose |
Package manager | apk-tools, cports |
Platforms | x86-64, ppc64le, aarch64, RISC-V |
Kernel type | Monolithic (Linux) |
Userland | BSD |
Default user interface | GNOME Shell, Almquist shell |
Official website | chimera-linux |
References
- "Index of /live/latest/". Retrieved 2023-09-15.
- "FAQ". Chimera Linux. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
- "Chimera Linux - About". Chimera Linux. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
- Proven, Liam. "Chimera – a Linux that isn't GNU/Linux". The Register. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
- "Chimera Linux met BSD-userland en dinit in plaats van systemd komt in maart uit". Tweakers (in Dutch). Retrieved 2023-04-15.
- "A Non-GNU Linux Distribution Built With LLVM & BSD Software Aims For Alpha Next Month". Phoronix. Retrieved 2023-04-15.
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