Linux Distributions

To determine the distribution you're running see Linux notes

If looking beyond Debian / Ubuntu

Elementary OS

Based on Ubuntu? Debian? Gnome 3? This is one I've been interested to try out.

https://elementary.io/
The thoughtful, capable, and ethical replacement for Windows and macOS ⋅ elementary OS
https://elementary.io/docs/installation#installation
Installation
https://github.com/elementary/os/wiki/elementary-OS-6.1-Jólnir-FAQ
elementary OS 6.1 Jólnir FAQ · elementary/os Wiki
https://store.elementary.io/
Store ⋅ elementary Store
https://duckduckgo.com/?t=ffab&q=elementary+os+ubuntu+22.04&ia=web
elementary os ubuntu 22.04 at DuckDuckGo
https://9to5linux.com/elementary-os-7-will-be-based-on-ubuntu-22-04-lts-offer-gtk4-apps-and-power-profiles
elementary OS 7 Will Be Based on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, Offer GTK4 Apps and Power Profiles - 9to5Linux

Nix OS

https://nixos.org/
Nix: reproducible builds and deployments
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NixOS
NixOS - Wikipedia
https://duckduckgo.com/?q=nix+os&hps=1&atb=v343-5ja&ia=web
nix os at DuckDuckGo

Arch Linux

https://www.google.com/search?q=arch+linux arch linux - Google Search https://www.archlinux.org/download/ Arch Linux - Downloads

Security

Qubes OS

https://www.google.com/search?q=qube+os qube os - Google Search https://www.qubes-os.org/intro/ An Introduction to Qubes OS | Qubes OS https://www.qubes-os.org/doc/ Documentation | Qubes OS https://www.qubes-os.org/downloads/ Download Qubes OS | Qubes OS

Kali Linux

https://www.kali.org/downloads/
Official Kali Linux Downloads | Kali Linux
https://docs.kali.org/category/introduction

1. Getting Started | Kali Linux
   https://docs.kali.org/introduction/should-i-use-kali-linux
   Should I Use Kali Linux? | Kali Linux

https://www.google.com/search?q=secure+linux&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-b-1-ab
secure linux - Google Search
https://fossbytes.com/secure-linux-distros-privacy-anonymity/
10 Most Secure Linux Distros For Complete Privacy & Anonymity | 2017 Edition

Privacy

https://boingboing.net/2018/01/30/happy-data-privacy-day-a-turn.html
Happy Data Privacy Day! A turning point for anonymity, privacy, and the tools that deliver them / Boing Boing

Whonix

Tails

https://tails.boum.org/install/download/index.en.html
Tails - Download and verify
https://tails.boum.org/index.en.html
Tails - Privacy for anyone anywhere

To get this to boot with a VM in VirtualBox, I needed to run the following:

Click settings before starting the VM
Goto to System
Look at Extended Features
Click "Enable I/O APIC"

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If the screen appears locked with a clock, slide the screen up to unlock it.

To create a disk image from an img file:

system/virtualization/img_files.md

Finally, needed to do the following to boot:

In order overcome the above error and proceed with booting TAILS from an older SanDisk Cruzer stick, hit the <TAB> key at the boot prompt. You’ll see, at the foot of the screen, a series of default switches passed to the boot loader. Arrow key back to the media=removable option and delete it. Ensure you keep the space between successive parameters. Hit <RETURN> and TAILS should continue booting per usual. It can be a little slow to boot, particularly from older USB sticks, so be patient.

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Custom Distribution

http://www.linuxfromscratch.org/
Welcome to Linux From Scratch!

https://www.google.com/search?q=build+custom+linux+distribution build custom linux distribution - Google Search https://www.maketecheasier.com/create-linux-distro/
Create Your Own Linux Distro with Ubuntu Imager
https://github.com/Distroshare/distroshare-ubuntu-imager
GitHub - Distroshare/distroshare-ubuntu-imager: Creates an installable live CD from an installed Ubuntu or derivative distribution
https://help.ubuntu.com/community/MakeALiveCD/DVD/BootableFlashFromHarddiskInstall
MakeALiveCD/DVD/BootableFlashFromHarddiskInstall - Community Help Wiki