# aptosid

> Linux distribution

**Wikidata**: [Q622279](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q622279)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/aptosid

## Summary
aptosid was a Linux distribution based on Debian's unstable branch (Sid), originally known as Sidux. It was a community-driven project focused on providing a cutting-edge, rolling-release operating system until its discontinuation.

## Key Facts
- **Classification:** Linux distribution (instance_of)
- **Founded:** September 11, 2006 (inception, publication_date)
- **Original Name:** Sidux (aliases)
- **License:** GNU General Public License
- **Website:** http://aptosid.com (English language)
- **Last Stable Version:** 2013-01 (released January 2013)
- **Sitelink Count:** 18 (Wikipedia projects)
- **Discontinued:** No active development indicated by lack of recent versions post-2013
- **Multilingual Support:** Covered in 9 Wikipedia languages (ar, commons, csb, de, es, fa, it, ja, mr, nl)

## FAQs
### Q: What was aptosid?
A: aptosid was a Linux distribution based on Debian's unstable branch (Sid), originally named Sidux. It offered a rolling-release model with cutting-edge software packages.

### Q: When was aptosid founded and when did it end?
A: aptosid was founded on September 11, 2006. Its last known stable version was released in January 2013, and the project appears to have been discontinued shortly after.

### Q: What was aptosid based on?
A: aptosid was based on Debian's unstable branch (Sid), making it a rolling-release distribution that provided very recent software packages.

### Q: Why was aptosid discontinued?
A: The source material does not explicitly state the reason for discontinuation. It ceased active development after the 2013-01 release.

### Q: How does aptosid relate to Seminarix?
A: Both were Linux distributions. Seminarix was a discontinued *educational* Linux distribution, while aptosid was a general-purpose distribution based on Debian Sid. They are distinct entities.

## Why It Matters
aptosid represented a significant community-driven effort within the Linux ecosystem, specifically targeting users who desired the absolute latest software packages without the wait for formal Debian releases. Its focus on Debian Sid provided a unique, rolling-release alternative to more stable distributions. While discontinued, it served a niche user base valuing cutting-edge features and contributed to the diversity of Linux distributions. Its legacy, particularly under the Sidux name, is remembered for its commitment to providing a bleeding-edge Debian-based experience.

## Notable For
- **Debian Sid Foundation:** Built exclusively on Debian's unstable branch (Sid), offering the most current packages.
- **Rolling Release Model:** Provided continuous updates without requiring major version upgrades.
- **Community Development:** Originated as a community fork (Sidux) and maintained by volunteer efforts.
- **Multilingual Reach:** Had official documentation and presence in multiple languages (9 Wikipedia versions).
- **Legacy Name:** Originally known as Sidux, a name still associated with its history.

## Body
### Origins and Identity
- aptosid was a Linux distribution.
- It was also known by the alias "Sidux".
- Its inception date was September 11, 2006.
- It was classified as an instance of "Linux distribution".

### Technical Foundation
- Based on Debian's unstable branch (Sid).
- Licensed under the GNU General Public License.
- Featured a rolling-release model.
- The last documented stable version was "2013-01", released in January 2013.
- An image exists showing it running, with the qualifier "aptosid "Ἀπότη" in esecuzione" (aptosid "Apatē" running).

### Development and Community
- Development was community-driven.
- Its official website was http://aptosid.com (primarily in English).
- It had 18 sitelinks across Wikimedia projects.
- Documentation and community presence existed in at least 9 languages: Arabic, Commonscat, Kashubian, German, Spanish, Persian, Italian, Japanese, and Marathi.
- It is related to "Seminarix", another discontinued Linux distribution, though Seminarix was specifically educational.

### Discontinuation
- No versions were documented after the 2013-01 release.
- The project appears to have been discontinued following the 2013 release.
- Its copyright status is listed as "copyrighted".

### Identifiers
- Had a Freebase ID: /m/027j321.
- Had an Alternativo.software ID: sidux.
- Its Wikidata entity has a sitelink count of 18.
- Its Commons category is "Aptosid".
- Its logo is available at: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Sidux_logo_fred.svg.

## References

1. [aptosid release notes](http://aptosid.com/)
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013