| Kaisen Linux | |
|---|---|
| | |
| Kaisen Linux KDE default desktop | |
| Developer | Kaisen Linux team and volunteer contributors |
| OS family | Linux (Unix-like) |
| Working state | Discontinued |
| Source model | Open-source [1] |
| Initial release | alpha / 14 December 2019 |
| Latest release | 3.0 / 13 August 2025 |
| Marketing target | Servers |
| Update method | apt |
| Package manager | APT |
| Supported platforms | x86-64 [2] |
| Kernel type | Monolithic (Linux kernel) |
| Userland | GNU |
| Default user interface | KDE Plasma, LXQt, MATE, Xfce |
| License | Free software |
| Official website | https://kaisenlinux.org |
Kaisen Linux (stylized as ka:sen linux) is a discontinued system rescue Linux distribution based on Debian and composed of free and open-source software. [3] It is originated from France. Kaisen is designated for the IT professionals. The operating system is developed by Kaisen Team which is led by Kevin Chevreuil. [4] It is also supported by the volunteers. [1] It has KDE Plasma, LXQt, MATE, Xfce interfaces. [5] [6] [7] [8]
On 13 August 2025, Chevreuil announced that Kaisen Linux is no longer in development following the release of version 3.0 on that day. [9]