A light system. A clear mind.
Built for privacy.
A fast, elegant open-source distribution for those who value performance, simplicity, and privacy. Based on Ubuntu Cinnamon Crest, powered by your intent.
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Why Hoopoe Linux
Every decision in HoopoeLinux traces back to a single question: does this make your computing experience more focused,free and private?
Boots in under 13 seconds. Lean init system, optimized kernel,for bios, uefi and secureboot pc's zero bloat. Your hardware finally runs free.
Ubiquity live boot,one click automatic and manual installers+installer full disk encryption with oem setup. Installer does not need internet. Secure from day one — no configuration required.
Anon Surf and Carburator Tractor modules + build-in Tails os and Kodachi live boot.Domain+IP blockers in&out. I2P - The Invisible Internet Project. Tor browser.
Curated repos with the software you need — and nothing you don't. APT-based package manager, lightning quick.
Forums, IRC, and a wiki maintained by passionate Ubuntu contributors. Help is always a message away.
ZSH, Git, tmux, and your favourite dev tools pre-configured. Start building on day one.
Philosophy
The hoopoe bird (Upupa epops) is famed for its precision and purposeful nature — it forages with singular focus, wastes nothing, and leaves no trace but what is intended.
This is our design philosophy. Every process that runs uses memory for a reason. Every package in the repos earns its place. No services you didn't ask for. No telemetry. No clutter.
System Specifications
Download
Hoopoelinux is available for x86_64. Free forever. No registration. Just download and boot.