In early development
A modern Linux distribution
built for the next decade — not the last.
Lintel is a Linux distribution focused on modern hardware, thoughtful engineering, and maintainable architecture. We believe operating systems should embrace today's capabilities instead of carrying unnecessary complexity forever.
Our goal is to build a clean, predictable, Rust-forward distribution that favors clarity over legacy, native solutions over wrappers, and long-term maintainability over short-term convenience.
Lintel is built for engineers, developers, creators, and enthusiasts who value deliberate design, strong defaults, and a system that stays understandable as it grows.
We are building in the open — but we are building carefully. Public releases will come only when they meet the quality standards we expect from ourselves.
Engineering principles
Modern-first engineering
Designed around current hardware and current tooling, not decades of accumulated compatibility.
Performance without unnecessary complexity
Speed comes from clarity and good defaults, not layers of tuning.
Secure by default
Safe configurations out of the box, not opt-in hardening.
Native Linux technologies
Direct use of the platform's own primitives instead of compatibility shims and wrappers.
Transparent architecture
A system that stays understandable as it grows, with explicit contracts over hidden behavior.
Reproducible builds
Every artifact traceable back to its source, toolchain, and configuration.
Open-source development
Built in the open, on our own timeline, to our own standard.
Long-term maintainability
Decisions weighed against years of upkeep, not short-term convenience.
Join the conversation
Lintel's real-time discussion happens on IRC. It's the best place to follow development and talk with the maintainer during early development.
libera.chat / #lintel
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