SPACED LINUX

SPACED LINUX 7.26.1

Linux that feels familiar.
Freedom that goes deeper.

A beautiful, systemd-free desktop that combines MATE, Compiz, Devuan, and modern application delivery into one polished experience.

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Devuan CeressysvinitMATECompizFlatpakCalamares

ONE DESKTOP. TWO AUDIENCES.

Easy to begin. Powerful enough to keep.

Spaced Linux removes needless friction for new users without hiding the operating system from people who want to understand and reshape it.

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For beginners

A conventional desktop, clear menus, graphical installation, sensible controls, and modern applications through Flathub.

  • Familiar single-panel workflow
  • Calamares graphical installer
  • Networking and audio ready
  • Coordinated visual themes
  • Marco fallback for difficult hardware
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For advanced users

A transparent Devuan base with sysvinit, plain-text configuration, Compiz controls, APT, Flatpak, and reproducible ISO builds.

  • No systemd dependency
  • Inspectable overlays and scripts
  • Deep Compiz configuration
  • Theme automation
  • QEMU build and test targets
Systemd-freeDevuan Ceres with sysvinit
Compiz-firstEffects, workspaces, rules, compositing
Modern appsAPT plus Flatpak and Flathub
RebuildableVersion-controlled live-build workflow

THE ACTUAL DESKTOP

Not mockups. Spaced Linux in action.

Every screenshot below comes from the live Spaced Linux 7.26.1 environment: themed desktops, familiar productivity software, media tools, web browsing, and local AI workflows.

Ten complete visual identitiesWallpaper, GTK, icons, folders, panels, and docks move together.
Video readyVLC and familiar media workflows.
Music without clutterFast, focused native applications.
Productivity includedFull LibreOffice spreadsheet support.
Write and workA complete office desktop, not a demo shell.
Modern local AI toolsRun useful AI-assisted applications without abandoning Linux freedom.
The modern webCurrent browsers and familiar desktop behavior.
Spaced Linux solar system wallpaper

COMPIZ IS PART OF THE DESIGN

A desktop that moves with purpose.

Compiz is the primary window manager and compositor—not a novelty bolted on later. It provides fluid animation, workspace behavior, window organization, accessibility tools, keybindings, and the visual character of Spaced Linux.

When compositing is not appropriate, Marco remains available as a dependable fallback.

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CONTROL WITHOUT CHAOS

Built to be understood.

Transparent foundation

Devuan and sysvinit keep services and startup behavior conventional and scriptable.

Native and sandboxed apps

APT powers the system while Flatpak delivers current desktop software.

Plain-text configuration

Package groups, overlays, theme mappings, scripts, and defaults live in version control.

Reproducible images

Build, validate, boot, and test the ISO through documented Make and QEMU workflows.

A customization base

Replace artwork, alter packages, create focused editions, or fork a new distribution.

Independent by design

A practical desktop vision rather than a large vendor's appliance ecosystem.

BUILD IT YOURSELF

The complete distro lives in the repository.

Clone the project on a Debian- or Devuan-based host and build the same release image used by the project.

$ git clone https://github.com/crhy/spaced.git
$ cd spaced
$ make deps
$ make release

READY FOR MORE SPACE?

Try a desktop that respects your experience—and your curiosity.

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