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DragonOS


Last Update: 2025-06-14 09:52 UTC

DragonOS is a Lubuntu-based desktop distribution which is focused on software defined radio (SDR). The distribution provides a pre-installed suite of the most powerful and accessible open source SDR software. DragonOS has verified support for a range of inexpensive and powerful SDR hardware, including RTL-SDR, HackRF One, LimeSDR, BladeRF, and others.

Popularity (hits per day): 12 months: 96 (119), 6 months: 71 (182), 3 months: 35 (307), 4 weeks: 29 (396), 1 week: 16 (733)

Average visitor rating: 9.5/10 from 2 review(s).

DragonOS Summary
Distribution DragonOS
Home Page https://sourceforge.net/projects/dragonos-focal/
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Feature Noble_R4 r37.1
Release Date 2025-06-14 2024-09-21
End Of Life   2025-04
Price (US$) Free Free
Image Size (MB) 3500-3600 4200-4400
Free Download ISO ISO
Installation Graphical Graphical
Default Desktop LXQt LXQt
Package Management APT APT
Release Model Fixed Fixed
Office Suite LibreOffice LibreOffice
Processor Architecture x86_64 x86_64
Init Software systemd systemd
Journaled File Systems Btrfs, ext4 Btrfs, ext4
Multilingual    
Asian Language Support -- --
Full Package List noble_r4 r37.1
Package Noble_R4 r37.1
alsa-lib (1.2.14) 1.2.11 1.2.6.1
amdgpu (23.0.0) 23.0.0 22.0.0
apparmor (4.1.1) 4.0.1 3.0.4
apt (3.1.2) 2.8.3 2.4.13
bash (5.2.37) 5.2.21 5.1
bind (9.20.10) -- --
chromium (137.0.7151.119) -- --
cinnamon (6.4.10) -- --
cups (2.4.12) 2.4.7 2.4.1
e2fsprogs (1.47.2) 1.47.0 1.46.5
ffmpeg (7.1.1) 6.1.1 4.4.2
firefox (139.0.4) 139.0.4 130.0.1
flatpak (1.16.1) -- --
freetype (2.13.3) 2.13.2 2.11.1
gcc (15.1.0) 13.2.0 11.2.0
gimp (3.0.4) -- --
git (2.50.0) 2.43.0 2.34.1
glibc (2.41) 2.39 2.35
gnome-shell (48.2) -- --
grub (2.12) 2.12 2.06
gtk (4.18.6) 4.14.2 4.8.3
httpd (2.4.63) 2.4.58 2.4.52
inkscape (1.4.2) -- --
kmod (34.2) 31 29
krita (5.2.9) -- --
LibreOffice (25.2.4) 24.2.2 7.3.3
Package Noble_R4 r37.1
libselinux (3.8.1) 3.5 3.3
linux (6.15.3) 6.11 5.15
mariadb (11.8.2) -- --
mate-desktop (1.28.2) -- --
mesa (25.1.3) 24.2.8 23.2.1
mysql (9.3.0) -- --
nautilus (48.2) -- --
NVIDIA (575.64) -- --
openjdk (24.0.1) 21.0.7 11.0.24
openssh (10.0p1) 9.6p1 8.9p1
openssl (3.5.0) 3.0.13 3.0.2
perl (5.40.2) 5.38.2 5.34.0
php (8.4.8) 5.6.40 5.6.40
plasma-desktop (6.4.0) -- --
postfix (3.10.2) -- --
postgresql (17.5) -- --
Python (3.13.5) 3.12.3 3.9.12
qt (6.9.1) 6.4.2 5.15.3
samba (4.22.2) -- --
systemd (257.6) 255.4 249.11
thunderbird (139.0.2) -- --
vim (9.1) 9.1 8.2
vlc (3.0.21) 3.0.20 3.0.16
wayland (1.23.1) -- --
xfdesktop (4.20.1) -- --
xorg-server (21.1.18) 21.1.12 21.1.4

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Version: Noble_R2
Rating: 10
Date: 2025-05-16
Votes: 0


 I absolutely love the concept of DragonOS! This distribution is a dream come true for anyone working with Software Defined Radio. Gqrx detects all my SDR receivers without any issues, which is a huge plus compared to other Linux distros where setting up drivers can be a hassle.

What makes DragonOS truly excellent is the plethora of pre-installed SDR tools everything from GNU Radio, Gqrx, CubicSDR, to more advanced application all ready to use right after installation. It saves so much time and effort, making it perfect for both beginners and experienced SDR enthusiasts.

Another big advantage is its lightweight LXQt environment. The system runs super fast, even on older hardware, which is fantastic for resource-heavy SDR tasks.

Visually, DragonOS looks almost identical to Lubuntu, and I wish it had a more unique or SDR-themed design to stand out.

Overall, dragonOS is an outstanding project highly recommended for anyone in the SDR world!


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Version: r37.1
Rating: 9
Date: 2025-03-23
Votes: 3


 always been stable and packed with SDR tools , its a lot like kali in that way. I want to try athena next. Ive been distro hopping still trying to find the right one but I think building my own should be fun . The kernel part sounds hard but its not so bad with a lil help and research. The only thing about Dragon OS that sometimes gave me trouble was the packet manager, but I think that was more user error, ID 10T. Wow no wonder there are no reviews here, I didnt want to write a book, the OS is fine runs on any thing i ever put it on , including a 13yo laptop.



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