Purpur Linux

Simple. Fast. Unopinionated.

About Purpur Linux

Purpur Linux is a lightweight, fast, and flexible operating system built for simplicity and efficiency. Focused on giving you full control without unnecessary complexity. Each ISO includes a configuration system, with custom templating. Those templates can be used to configure the entire system to your liking. You are able to create custom templates and request them to be made official. Purpur Linux also ships with a custom-built kernel, tuned specifically for performance, responsiveness, and low overhead. The kernel is configured with sane defaults that favor desktop and lightweight system use, while still remaining flexible for servers or specialized workloads. Unnecessary drivers and features are stripped out to reduce boot times, memory usage, and attack surface. Advanced users can easily swap, rebuild, or further customize the kernel using the same templating and configuration system used across the rest of Purpur. This means kernel options, patches, and scheduling behavior can be tailored to your exact needs.