Linux ISO Image Downloads

Linux ISO images are an efficient way to download and install any Linux distribution. All that is required is sufficient drive space, software to write the ISO image and a bootable media such as CD/DVD or USB flash drive.

Listed below are links to Linux ISO Image Downloads for the most popular Linux distributions.

What is an ISO image?

In the context of files and programs, an "image", whether an ISO or other media image, is simply a file that can be used as an identical copy of the original media. This file not only contains individual data files, but it also contains track and sector information and arranges all this information in a file system, just like disk media. Image files, unlike normal files, are usually not opened; rather, they are mounted.

An ISO image (.iso) is simply a CD-ROM image saved in ISO-9660 format. ISO images are mainly used as source files from which to create CDs. As an example, most distributions of Linux release ISO images of the installation CDs. These images are usually freely available online. Once you download the image, you can use software to recreate the physical installation media.

Learn HowTo create an ISO image file with Linux.

Popular Linux Distributions

More information on each of these Linux Distributions is available if you're interested in learning about their features and different editions such as Desktop, Server / Enterprise, LiveCD or NetBook / IoT.