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Tobi Xu – Debian Sid-based Linux distribution

posted by Rianne Schestowitz on Oct 07, 2026

Tobi Xu

Quoting: Tobi Xu – Debian Sid-based Linux distribution - LinuxLinks —

Tobi Xu is a Debian-based Linux distribution aimed at scientists, engineers, artists, and other creative users. It combines a selection of STEM applications with software for multimedia production, graphics, music, and other creative work.

The distribution tracks Debian Sid and follows a rolling release model. It uses KDE Plasma 6 on Wayland and supplements Debian packages with software distributed through Tobi Xu’s own signed repository.

Tobi Xu provides a live environment and uses Calamares for installation. Its visual identity and desktop experience support Mexican Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, and English. The project currently provides an AMD64 image.

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