Open source
Credits
REG Linux wouldn't exist without these projects. We pick, adapt, and integrate their work. All credit goes to the original teams.
Build System & OS Foundation
Buildroot
Cross-compilation build system that generates the entire REG Linux root filesystem.
buildroot.org
Linux Kernel
The kernel. REG Linux ships mainline LTS plus board-specific forks for ARM devices.
kernel.org
U-Boot
Bootloader for ARM, RISC-V, and MIPS devices.
u-boot.org
SDL3
Window, input, and audio abstraction layer. Powers all emulators and the frontend.
libsdl.org
Mesa 3D
Open-source GPU drivers: Panfrost, Lima, Freedreno, V3D, VC4.
mesa3d.orgDistribution Upstreams
Armbian
Kernel patches, device trees, and board support for ARM SBCs.
armbian.com
LibreELEC
Immutable OS architecture and Buildroot packaging patterns.
libreelec.tv
Batocera
EmulationStation frontend, packaging recipes, and emulator integration. REG Linux forked from Batocera.
batocera.orgROCKNIX
Handheld device support, controller configs, and suspend/resume fixes.
rocknix.org
KNULLI
Budget handheld support and Allwinner/RK3128 board work.
knulli.orgEmulators
Game Engines
This list covers the major upstream projects. REG Linux includes 100+ libretro cores and dozens more libraries and tools. If we use your work and you're not listed, let us know.