Distributions

Please note, there are dozens more Linux, BSD and Solaris distributions out there, but I do not include; highly unstable distros, distros with long periods of inactivity, live cd only distros, networking/firewall only distros, server only distros, or quite simply ones I haven't heard of. Also, if a distros website is down more than it is up, it won't make this list.

So, that leaves the following...

32bit BSD Distros

DesktopBSD
FreeBSD
MidnightBSD
NetBSD
OliveBSD
OpenBSD
PC-BSD
RoFreeSBIE


64bit BSD Distros

DesktopBSD
FreeBSD
MidnightBSD
OpenBSD
PC-BSD


32bit GNU/Linux Distros

Absolute Linux
Arch Linux
ArcheOS
ArtistX
AsianLinux
Asianux
cAos
CCux Linux
CentOS
Damn Small Linux
Debian GNU/Linux
Dreamlinux
eAR OS
easys GNU/Linux
Elive
EnGarde Secure Linux
Fedora
Fluxbuntu
Foresight Linux
Freespire
Frugalware Linux
GeeXboX
Gentoo Linux
gNewSense
GoboLinux
gOS
Grafpup Linux
Impi Linux
Karoshi
KateOS
Knoppix
Kubuntu
Kwort Linux
Linspire
Linux Mint
Linux XP
Mandriva Linux
MEPIS Linux
MilaX
Momonga Linux
Morphix
Myrinix
Mythbuntu
MythDora
NimbleX
Novell Linux/SUSE Linux Enterprise
nUbuntu
OpenGEU
OpenLX
openSUSE
Oracle Enterprise Linux
Parsix GNU/Linux
PCLinuxOS
Penguin Sleuth
Pioneer Linux
Protech
Puppy Linux
Red Flag Linux
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Sabayon Linux
SaxenOS
Shift Linux
sidux
Skolelinux
Slackware Linux
Slax
Symphony OS
TEENpup Linux
tinysofa
Turbolinux
Ubuntu
Ubuntu Christian Edition
Ubuntu Muslim Edition
Ubuntu Studio
Ulteo Application System
Ultima Linux
Ultimate Edition (Ubuntu)
Userful Desktop
VectorLinux
Vixta
Wazobia Linux
Wolvix
Xandros Linux
Xubuntu
Yoper Linux
Zenwalk Linux



64bit GNU/Linux Distros

64 Studio
Arch Linux
Asianux
Bluewhite64 Linux
cAos
CentOS
Debian GNU/Linux
EnGarde Secure Linux
Fedora
Fluxbuntu
Foresight Linux
Frugalware Linux
Gentoo Linux
Kubuntu
MEPIS Linux
MilaX
Momonga Linux
Mythbuntu
Novell Linux/SUSE Linux Enterprise
openSUSE
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Sabayon Linux
sidux
Slamd64 Linux
Ubuntu
Ubuntu Studio
Ultima Linux
Ultimate Edition (Ubuntu)
VectorLinux
Xubuntu
Zenwalk Linux (Zen64)



32bit Solaris Distros

BeleniX
Nexenta OS
OpenSolaris
Solaris Operating System


64bit Solaris Distros

Nexenta OS
Solaris Operating System


PPC Distros (GNU/Linux and BSD)

Debian GNU/Linux
Edubuntu
Fedora
FreeBSD
GeeXboX
Gentoo Linux
Kubuntu
OpenBSD
openSUSE
Slackintosh
Ubuntu
Xubuntu
Yellow Dog Linux


Notes

The distributions listed on distronomicon.com are aimed at beginner to advanced desktop users, chosen because the average person could install and run them on their own. I have excluded server only, networking/firewall only, and live cd only distros because they are not usually intended for the average desktop user.

If you think your distro belongs on this list, feel free to contact me, address is on the about page.

If you are looking for a definitive list of distributions, I suggest visiting www.distrowatch.com