Product Information

BOSS Desktop

BOSS (Bharat Operating System Solutions) GNU/Linux

Brief Description

BOSS (Bharat Operating System Solutions) GNU/Linux is an Indian Linux distribution based on Debian, developed by C-DAC (Centre for Development of Advanced Computing).




Use Cases

The BOSS Linux has been released in various flavors for different purposes:

  • BOSS Desktop: Designed for personal, home, and official use.
  • EduBOSS: Designed for schools and the education community.
  • BOSS Advanced Server: The server-oriented edition.

Salient Features

The Latest BOSS 10.0 Desktop distribution integrates the Cinnamon Desktop Environment, providing user-friendly interface with Windows 11 and open-source themes, offers robust support for Indian languages and a diverse range of software options.


Technical Specifications

BOSS Linux is a free and open-source operating system known for its stability and broad package ecosystem. Below is an outline of its technical specifications:

  • Name: BOSS GNU/Linux
  • Developer: BOSS Project
  • Latest Release: March 15, 2024
  • Latest Version: BOSS 10 "pragya" (as of 2024)
  • Kernel Type: Monolithic (Linux kernel)
  • Default Shell: Bash
  • Default User Interface: CLI (Command Line); graphical environments such as cinnamon, gnome, and others are supported.



Platform Required

Recommended Configuration:

  • Processor: 2 GHz or better, multi-core recommended
  • Memory (RAM): 2 GB minimum; 4 GB or more for modern desktop environments
  • Disk Space: 20 GB or more for standard installations with a graphical interface
  • Architecture Supported:
  • x86-64 (64-bit)



Contact Details

Ms. Vidhiyalakshmi A

Email: vidhiyalakshmia@cdac.in

Contact Number: 9442510095

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