Memphis Family Edition (Neithotep)

Where Linux Meets Peace of Mind

Tired of bloated software and endless parental control headaches? Memphis Neithop re-imagines Linux for the modern home. Built on Memphis’s lightweight core, it’s fast, secure, and designed by parents, for parents. Let your kids explore, learn, and play—without the worry.

Key Features

Lock Down, Not Slow Down

OpenDNS enforces family-safe browsing by default, while Memphis’s minimalism keeps your decade-old laptop running like new. No more ‘Dad, it’s lagging!’ during homework time.

Time’s Up, Stress Down

Built-in ScreenTime lets you set screen time limits with military precision. Bedtime at 8 PM? The OS enforces it—so you don’t have to.

Windows? macOS? Meet ‘Neithotep’

A polished KDE desktop, per-configured with one-click apps that a family needs and a familiar layout. Everyone can navigate it—promise

Apps Without the Bloat

Say goodbye to 500MB updates. We’ve handpicked essential tools (LibreOffice, Python, Firefox, Gimp, VLC, Thunderbird) and optimized them for Memphis’s lightweight engine.

For the Tech-Savvy Parent

Love Memphis’s simplicity but need glibc for Steam or Zoom? gcompat bridges the gap, letting you run popular apps without sacrificing Memphis’s DNA. Finally, a distro that respects your time—and your kids’ curiosity.

All Application the family needs
Libre Office

All your office documents will be open normally on LibreOffice. Free of charge, no need for subscription.

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OpenDNS Family Shield*

Provided for free by CISCO to to block 4 categories (Pornography, Tasteless, Proxy/Anonymizer, and Sexuality).

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Mail & Calender

Thunderbird is a free email application that's easy to set up and customize. For desktop or mobile devices.

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Screen Time

Control time spent at computer for your subordinates, children or even for yourself. No more arguing.
(Available Aug/Sept 2-25)

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Firefox

Firefox is the fast, lightweight, privacy-focused browser that works across all your devices.

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KDE Plasma

Surf the web; keep in touch with colleagues, friends and family; manage your files, enjoy music and videos.

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* This service is provided free of charge by CISCO for home users. Memphis Linux does not collect any data or fees when it is configured. It may be removed or changed based on CISCO/Product owner in the future. You may need to do more configuration for the service. This service may not be allowed for free to enterprises or businesses. For further information about  OpenDNS family protection by CISCO visit https://support.opendns.com/hc/en-us/articles/227988127-Getting-started-About-using-OpenDNS#Creation.