PakOS - Secure, Lightweight, and Modern Linux
PakOS is a Debian-based Linux distribution built for speed, security, and simplicity. Designed for users in Pakistan but ready for everyone, it delivers a fast, resource-efficient LXQt desktop that runs smoothly on both modern and older PCs.
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Why PakOS Linux?
Lightweight & Efficient
Works with just 2GB RAM, perfect for old systems.
Robust Security
Firewall, Firejail sandboxing, Lynis auditing, CIS hardening.
AI-Powered Productivity
Built-in assistant with Copilot, Gemini, Poe & Black Box AI.
Office Ready
OnlyOffice suite, fully MS Office compatible with Urdu support.
User Friendly
Easy installer, update manager, and PakOS Hub for themes & tweaks.
Secure Browsing
Firefox sandboxed with privacy defaults.
Monitoring Tools
GUI setup for Zabbix & Wazuh agents.
What’s New in PakOS Linux?
Boosted security (CIS Level 1, Lynis score 82).
GUI-based monitoring tools.
AI integration for writing, coding, research.
Improved first-run setup & performance tweaks.
System Specifications
| Component | Minimum Specifications |
|---|---|
| CPU | Dual-core |
| RAM | 2 GB |
| Storage | 20 GB free |
| Display | 1024×768 |
Who Is PakOS Linux For?
Students & Educators
Lightweight platform with Urdu support.
Developers
Customizable coding + AI tools.
Security Enthusiasts
Hardened defaults & monitoring.
IT Admins
Compliance & centralized monitoring.
Budget Users
Revive old PCs with a modern OS.
Get Started
Download ISO
Download the official PakOS Hardened ISO directly from our secure servers. This ensures you get an authentic and verified image without tampering.
Create Bootable USB
Use trusted tools like Ventoy (Windows / Linux) or Rufus (Windows) to prepare your USB drive. Make sure the drive has at least 8GB free space. Choose the downloaded ISO file, select your USB drive, and start the creation process.
Test in Live Mode
Boot your computer from the prepared USB and select Live Mode. This allows you to explore PakOS without making changes to your existing system. You can test hardware compatibility, user interface, and performance before installing.
Install with Calamares
Once satisfied, launch the Calamares Installer to perform a secure installation. The installer guides you through encryption, localization, partitioning, and user account setup.
