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Presentation
The aim of this Xth GNU/Linux distribution:

These distributions claim to be simple, open and fair. They are the results of the humanitarian crossing the free culture, to build together distributions for everyone.

Emmabuntüs includes all the required softwares to quickly and smoothly familiarise yourself with GNU/Linux. The version is based on Ubuntu and includes the script "Équitable", meaning “fair”. It has been necessary to find a compromise to ease the access of the distributions for everyone. That’s why we have included some proprietary softwares like Skype while waiting for a better solution but still for novice users.

In order to enhance the navigation a Dock has been added. You can access to all the included softwares through this great tool.

Features :


 * Distributions based on variants of Ubuntu LTS (Lucid Lynx - 10.04, Precise Pangolin - 12.04, Trusty Tahr - 14.04)
 * Quick Setup Mode through automation scripts (preseed)
 * Mode Live on DVD, USB (Multisystem, UNetbootin, USB-Creator)
 * Install standalone without Internet, everything is in the distribution
 * Installation or not non-free software (Flash Player, Codec, Skype, etc.)
 * An additional 60 applications
 * A dock allowing access to all applications
 * 6 languages ​​(English, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, German) supported in Emmabuntüs 2

Stay informed of our actions on blog.emmabuntus.org

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Project’s News
The collective Emmabuntüs having developed several distributions based on Ubuntu 10.04 LTS variants :


 * Emmabuntüs Equitable (in French) based on Ubuntu 10.04, the first version designed to facilitate the refurbishing of computers given to human help associations
 * Lemmabuntüs Equitable (in French) based on Lubuntu 10.04, suitable for machines with only 256 MB of RAM
 * Ocarinabuntüs (in French) based on Ubuntu 10.04, developped with the French history society Saint-George & Dalayrac (Csgd94120), for the research and education in social studies and with some others associations.

decided not to develop one version now called Emmabuntüs 2 based on Xubuntu 12.04 LTS. It combines the advantages of lightness and adaptability for reconditioning machine data to humanitarian organizations.

Comparing to others similar distributions, Emmabuntüs claims to be easier, more accessible and lighter. However, it offers a wide range of installed softwares and includes a large amount of humanitarian and free softwares/projects weblinks and documents.

The actual main features of Emmabuntüs are also linked to its birth context: This distribution is also used for upgrading old computers to serve humanitarian projects.

This distributions are very new, young but rely on the reliability of Ubuntu and Lubuntu LTS to offer a simple, pleaseant and easy to use environment.

Notes :

Before to use the distributions, we advise you to read the F.A.Q. To download the different distributions, follow this link.

Emmabuntüs DE2 (Debian Edition 2) (Debian 9)
Based on Debian 9 on XFCE, it consists of the following software, see the  list. For computers with at least a processor running at 2.0 GHz, 512 MB of RAM for the 32-bit version (or 1 GB for the 64-bit version), and 40 GB of free disk space for installation. It is recommended to use 1 GB of RAM for the 32-bit version, and 2 GB for the 64-bit version. For use in live mode or in a virtual machine, it is necessary to have at least 1 GB of RAM, for more information on this subject see the F.A.Q.



See the release announcements :


 * On January 29th 2018, we make Linux available to all with EmmaDE 2 1.01 !
 * On October 2nd 2017, EmmaDE 2 1.00 The stretch version !

Direct link to download the current version here (~3.6 GB, MD5, SHA1, SHA256, List of packages). For older versions see here.

Direct link to download the current 64-bit version here (~3.6 GB, MD5, SHA1, SHA256, List of packages). For older versions see here.

Emmabuntüs DE (Debian Edition) (Debian 8)
Based on Debian 8 on XFCE, it consists of the following software, see the  list. For computers with at least a processor running at 2.0 GHz with 512 MB of RAM for the 32-bit version (or 1 GB for the 64-bit version), and 40 GB of free disk space for installation. It is recommended to use 1 GB of RAM for the 32-bit version, and 2 GB for the 64-bit version. For use in live mode or in a virtual machine, it is necessary to have at least 1 GB of RAM, for more information on this subject see the F.A.Q.



See the release announcements :


 * On August 28 2017, EmmaDE 1.03 Even more free !
 * On March 20 2017, EmmaDE 1.02 with Lilo and UEFI included !
 * On September 5 2016, EmmaDE on the roof of the world !
 * On June 20 2016, the new Emmabuntüs DE is standing up !
 * On February 15 2016, Emmabuntus DE starts a new adventure

Direct link to download the current version here (~3.6 GB, MD5, SHA1, SHA256, List of packages). For older versions see here.

Direct link to download the current 64-bit version here (~3.6 GB, MD5, SHA1, SHA256, List of packages). For older versions see here.

Emmabuntüs 3 (Ubuntu 14.04 LTS)
Based on Xubuntu 14.04 LTS, it consists of the following software, see the  list. For computers with at least a processor running at 2.0 GHz with 512 MB of RAM and 20 GB of free space for the installation. For use in live mode or in a virtual machine, it is necessary to have at least 1 GB of RAM, for more information on this subject see the F.A.Q.



See the release announcements :


 * On May 15 2017, Emmabuntüs 3 with Lilo and UEFI also !
 * On March 29 2016, Emmabuntüs 3 celebrates the commitment to solidarity
 * On October 12 2015, Emmabuntus 3 celebrates brotherhood
 * Mars 30th, 2015 Emmabuntüs 3 celebrates the Freedom Feast ;-)
 * September 1st, 2014, Emmabuntus 3 celebrates Festival of Humanity
 * June 9th, 2014, Emmabuntüs 3 supports Môh Ni Bah project

Direct link to download the current version here (~3.5 GB, MD5, SHA1, SHA256, List of packages). For older versions see here.

Direct link to download the current 64-bit version here (~3.7 GB, MD5, SHA1, SHA256, List of packages). For older versions see here.

Emmabuntüs 2 (Ubuntu 12.04 LTS)
Based on Xubuntu 12.04 LTS, it consists of the following software, see the  list. For computers with at least a processor running at 1.4 GHz with 512 MB of RAM and 20 GB of free space for the installation. For use in live mode or in a virtual machine, it is necessary to have at least 1 GB of RAM, for more information on this subject see the F.A.Q.



See the release announcements :


 * December 18th, 2014, Emmabuntüs 2 participed campaign « Dégooglisons Internet »
 * June 22th, 2014, Emmabuntüs 2 celebrates salon Emmaüs
 * February 24th, 2014, Emmabuntüs 2 gives a second life to computers classroom background
 * In 2014, Emmabuntüs 2 gives a second life to 64-bit computers
 * November 18th, 2013, Emmabuntüs 2 gives a second life to old computers
 * July 21th, 2013, Emmabuntus 2 celebrates M-Pregnancy ;-)
 * April 1st, 2013, Emmabuntüs 2 celebrates Software Freedom Day ;-)
 * December 8th, 2012, the Emmabuntüs 2 celebrates Al-Jerry ;-)
 * September 21th, 2012, the Emmabuntüs 2 celebrates Free in peace ;-)
 * August 4th, 2012, the Emmabuntüs 2 continues its Free revolution ;-)
 * July 14th, 2012, the Emmabuntüs 2 make its Free revolution ;-)
 * June 6th, 2012, the Emmabuntüs 2 finally arrived

Direct link to download the current version here (~3.3 GB, MD5, SHA1, List of packages). For older versions see here.

Direct link to download the current 64-bit version here (~3.3 GB, MD5, SHA1, List of packages). For older versions see here.

Emmabuntüs (Ubuntu 10.04 LTS)
Emmabuntüs Equitable : For computers with at least a processor running at 1.4 GHz with 512 MB of RAM and 20 GB of free space for the installation.

Direct link for download the current version here, where older versions see here.

Help for use the distributions

 * Hardware Requirements
 * Download
 * How to recondition old Boxes with Emmabuntüs ?
 * Installation
 * Personalization
 * Installing Data Free Culture on Emmabuntüs
 * F.A.Q
 * Documentation
 * Tutorials
 * Forum
 * page of contact

Volunteers of the Emmabuntüs Team
These volunteers are taking or have taken part of the project to try to make changes happen, see details on the French version.

Project’s Logo
News versions of the Emmabuntüs distributions logo: