Refracta is an operating system designed for home computer users.
It’s based on Devuan Linux. Everything installed in Refracta is free and open-source software.
You do not need to install Refracta to try it out. You can run it entirely from the CD without making any changes to your current operating system. If you like it then you can install it in just a few minutes with a few clicks of the mouse.
The default install includes internet, graphics, multimedia, and office software along with various system tools and utilities. Hundreds more applications are available from a trusted source and can be quickly and easily installed.
| Working state: | Active |
| Desktop: | Xfce |
| Init Software: | SysV |
| Package Management: | APT |
| Release Model: | Fixed |
| Platforms: | x86_64 |
| Home Page: | refracta.org |
| Developer: | Refracta |
| This article is part of our Big List of Active Linux Distros which is currently under development. |
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