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| Developer | Grml team and community |
|---|---|
| OS family | Linux (Unix-like) |
| Working state | Current |
| Source model | Open source |
| Initial release | October 22, 2004[1] |
| Latest release | 2024.02[2]  / 28 February 2024 |
| Kernel type | Monolithic kernel |
| License | various DFSG-free licenses, proprietary firmware[3] |
| Official website | grml |
Grml /ˈɡrɛməl/[4] is a Linux distribution based on Debian.[5] It is designed to run mainly from a live CD, but can be made to run from a USB flash drive.[6] Grml aims to be well-suited to system administrators (sysadmin) and other users of text tools.[7] It includes an X Window System server and a few minimalist window managers such as wmii, Fluxbox, and openbox to use the graphical programs like Mozilla Firefox which are included in the distribution.[8]
- ^ Prokop, Michael (2007-05-18). "grml changelog". Github.com. Retrieved 2020-06-12.
- ^ "Grml - new stable release 2024.02 available". 28 February 2024. Retrieved 6 March 2024.
- ^ nonfree-licenses.list
- ^ "grml pronunciation".
- ^ "Grml Alternatives and Similar Software - AlternativeTo.net". AlternativeTo. Retrieved 2020-06-12.
- ^ "Running Grml on a USB flash drive".
- ^ Loschwitz, Martin. "Rescue Systems » ADMIN Magazine". ADMIN Magazine. Retrieved 2020-06-12.
Grml does not show any weaknesses in terms of functionality. Almost any conceivable sys admin task can be performed using the system: including LVM and software RAID drives, as well as devices encrypted with Dmcrypt. An SSH server is onboard to avoid the need for remote VNC. The Z shell, which is the default in Grml, might be an unusual choice for many administrators, but it really doesn't cause a problem in everyday life. Anyone who is accustomed to Bash can cope with Zsh.
- ^ "DistroWatch.com: Grml". distrowatch.com. Retrieved 2020-06-12.