There’s a Linux distribution that’s been quietly kicking around since the late ’90s, and no one seems to talk about it. It’s not backed by a megacorp, it’s not trying to be the next Arch or Ubuntu clone, and it doesn’t ask you for a dime. It’s called MODICIA O.S., and it just got a surprisingly serious update.
MODICIA O.S. is aimed squarely at multimedia professionals and creatives. The distribution comes preloaded with a wide range of tools for video editing, audio production, graphic design, photo editing, and office work.
The goal is simple — give users everything they need to complete complex creative projects without having to dig through repositories or install extra packages. Whether you’re a videographer on the go or a musician working from a makeshift studio, MODICIA wants to be your ready-to-run Linux workstation.
The latest version, MODICIA O.S. Professional 6.12.30+bpo-amd64 (catchy, right?), introduces a newer Linux kernel — 6.12 — which gives it better hardware support, tighter security, and an overall faster feel. It also includes a full round of updated system packages, including key libraries and even the Google Chrome browser. It’s a rare case where everything just works out of the box, without flatpaks or gimmicks.
But here’s the twist: MODICIA isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel. It’s not chasing AI trends or fluffing up a slick marketing site. The developers say they’ve been shipping functional desktop Linux since 1998, and they do it because they enjoy it. They don’t collect your data, they don’t show ads, and they don’t even push telemetry. The whole project feels like it fell through a time portal from a more idealistic era.
It’s also fully live-bootable from a USB stick. You don’t even have to install it to get work done. And this isn’t some stripped-down ISO either. Actually, it’s packed with software for video editing, music production, photo manipulation, office work, and more.
Is it worth replacing your current distro for this? Probably not. But if you like strange corners of the Linux world or need a full-featured portable OS that doesn’t treat you like a product, MODICIA might be worth a spin. You can download an ISO here.
Just don’t be surprised if you’re the only one who’s heard of it.
