Tribblix: The retro Illumos distribution

Close-up of a vintage analog frequency generator with knobs and dials for precise control.

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Tribblix is an open source operating system created by Peter Tribble.
Based on illumos, it blends a retro
style with modern components.

NEWS: June 12th 2026: Milestone 40 available.
(updates). See the
X86 Release Notes.

NEWS: April 21st 2026. SPARC m34 ISO available for
download, in addition to the
upgrades from m33 to m34 that were previously available.
(SPARC Release Notes.)

A nostalgic scene featuring a classic typewriter and an old-style TV on a rustic wooden table, indoors.
Photo: Wahyu Prabowo / Pexels

Important: 32-bit hardware support now
completely removed
.

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While the SPARC version still suffers from lack of testing and has spotty
hardware support, the x86 version is pretty solid. You can
download the image,
install to a hard drive, and
use it.

Classic reel-to-reel tape recorder in a minimalist composition with neutral tones.
Photo: Igor Omilaev / Pexels

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