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).

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.

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.

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.

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)

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