Asmi Linux is desktop-oriented Linux distribution with editions based on either Ubuntu or Debian. It uses a highly-customised Xfce desktop with some user-friendly touches. Some of its other features include the Calamares system installer, out-of-the-box support for several popular virtual machine managers, a load-to-RAM boot option, the latest Firefox browser, Cloudflare DNS for faster DNS lookup, and SSH multiplexing for faster SSH connections. The project also offers a commercial "Ultimate" edition with additional software and tools.
This is a build of Asmi Linux using Ubuntu 25.10 (Questing Quokka) as the base.
The Ubuntu-based edition of Asmi is still the recommended edition for desktop users. The Debian-based edition provides an alternative for people who prefer having a Debian base.
Some differences to keep in mind between Ubuntu and Debian:
Debian is more stable in regard to system updates than Ubuntu. Debian packages receive only security updates during its five-year lifespan which reduces the risk of breakage after an update.
There is more software available for Ubuntu compared to Debian. Ubuntu has support for Personal Package Archives (PPAs) which provide updated packages for popular software.
The software gap on Debian can be filled by using Snap and Flatpak packages. These are installed and enabled out-of-the-box on Asmi, and don’t require any additional setup.
