The first Linux O.S. for multimedia professional users since 1998
MODICIA® Offices — Monza (20900), Italy | Chicago, IL (60611), United States
*1.
Turbo Boost enabled by
default. *2.
Swappiness
tuned: 60% for multitasking, 10% for audio/video,
improving performance (+25%) and SSD lifespan.
*3. RAM
compression (ZRAM) active, +20% I/O speed, reduced disk
swap usage. *4. JACK
Audio and Rsync pre-configured. *5.
Real-Time Kernel with elevated
process priority (nice, renice)
ensuring low latency. *6.
Kernel compiled with (-O3/-Ofast) and {-march=native},
exceeding standard {-O2}. (Pro version)
*7. Entire
system compiled with (-O3/-Ofast), surpassing {O2}.
(Pro
version
) *8. Full integration of
plugins/codecs (VST, LADSPA, LV2, FFmpeg, GStreamer)
with optimized multimedia apps.
*9. Advanced power/fan profile
management (TLP, PowerTOP):
“Production” vs “Mobile” modes. *10.
10.
Software compilation optimized (-O3/-Ofast) leveraging
modern CPU instruction sets (AVX, SSE4). (Pro
version) *11.
Optimized package management with multiarch support
for 64-bit apps and dependencies.*12.
Unified App Store access, native support for .DEB and
AppImage formats. *13.
WineHQ pre-installed and
integrated, with Winetricks for automatic
DLL library setup. *14.Unlimited
cloud storage, pre-configured desktop client with
selective sync. *15.
Full “bug-for-bug” compatibility
with Debian Stable binaries and repository. *16.
Filesystems
(Ext4/Btrfs) optimized with {noatime}\{discard}\{fstrim}
for SSDs, minimizing I/O and maximizing speed.
Filesystems
We rely exclusively on
Debian, MODICIA DEB,
and
AppImage
MODICIA O.S. is a fully usable platform that brings together
the best of Linux, a comprehensive 360° professional
solution.
Since 1998, MODICIA O.S. has operated with the rigor of a major software company, built directly on the solid foundations of Debian Stable with no reliance on derivatives. It is a precision‑engineered production platform: secure, fast, and intuitive. It removes technical barriers and delivers a reliable workspace for creators, designers, and multimedia engineers, enabling teams to focus on what truly matters—achieving ambitious results without system constraints.
MODICIA O.S. upholds the
highest standards of digital ethics. Since
2018, it has been a proud member of the Open Invention
Network, reaffirming its long‑term commitment to
the global open‑source community and sustainable innovation.
The platform is fully open source and entirely free of
advertising. To ensure system security and reliability,
MODICIA O.S. collects only essential technical metrics
related to software updates and connections to its services.
These metrics are fully anonymous, never linked to personal
identities, and never used for commercial or advertising
purposes.
MODICIA O.S. maintains full MODICIA O.S. maintains full bug‑for‑bug compatibility with Debian, ensuring long‑term reliability. This solid foundation avoids the risks of proprietary repositories and guarantees lasting system stability, without being a derivative of a derivative. The system provides complete control through its dedicated Control Panel: an exclusive suite of 26 tools, developed by the MODICIA O.S. team and released to the community under the GPL license, enabling precise hardware and software management. It also includes Total Menu, a full‑screen launcher designed exclusively for MODICIA O.S., displaying only the applications actually available under their original names for immediate, direct access.
maCinnamon
is the core of the MODICIA O.S. experience. Introduced in
2018, it has never imitated
Windows nor followed short‑lived trends; it maintains its
own identity, inspired by the elegance and visual clarity
of macOS. While remaining fully compatible with the
original Cinnamon codebase, maCinnamon has been completely
redesigned: desktops, activity areas, menus and visual
plugins have been re‑engineered to deliver a fast, focused
workflow. The result is an exceptionally efficient workspace
that uses only 1.1 GB of RAM.
Production-Ready Suites: Tested by Industry Experts. The software included with MODICIA O.S. is not the result of a subjective developer choice; it is driven entirely by the needs of professionals. Our comprehensive graphic, audio, and video suites have been selected, configured, and validated by professionals who use them daily for their paid work. This unique feedback loop ensures that every toolchain, every integration, and every core application is fine-tuned for high-performance creative production. You are not installing software; you are stepping into a collaborative environment built on rigorous, real-world professional validation.
Beyond default settings. MODICIA O.S. ships with professional‑grade calibration, including kernel optimization, low‑latency drivers, and deep plugin‑level configuration—an advanced and highly technical engineering process. This proprietary system‑level optimization is what enables MODICIA O.S. to maintain consistent responsiveness under heavy workloads such as 4K video editing, while ensuring minimal audio latency for critical real‑time production. This is not a simple kernel adaptation, compilation, or integration—it is a complete engineering refinement.
Audacity on MODICIA O.S. evolves from a standard open‑source editor into a fully optimized, professional‑grade audio workstation. The interface adopts a Dark Theme to reduce eye strain, with essential tools—Spectrum Analysis, Level Meters, Normalization, Noise Reduction, Compression—clearly organized for a faster, more focused workflow. The effects library is massively expanded: all extensions are enabled by default, and over 600 additional LADSPA, Nyquist, and VST plugins are included. Advanced tools for speech analysis, vocal removal, and ACX‑compliant audiobook mastering are available immediately, eliminating manual setup. System‑level optimizations ensure exceptional stability. MODICIA O.S. minimizes audio latency and assigns optimal priority to Audacity and its audio subsystems (JACK or PulseAudio), preventing skips or interruptions during real‑time recording or high‑track playback.
MODICIA O.S. elevates GIMP from a powerful but complex open‑source editor into a streamlined, high‑efficiency environment for graphic design and photography. The customized MARIANI‑PHOTO (M-Ph) interface adopts a professional layout, making the transition from commercial software effortless. Panels, tools, and menus are logically arranged, and essential color‑management settings for web and print are pre‑calibrated or immediately accessible. The platform unlocks GIMP’s full potential with a complete ecosystem of pre‑installed addons.
The GMIC plugin adds over 500 filters for artistic effects, enhancement, and advanced transformations. Resynthesizer enables professional‑grade healing and object removal, often surpassing GIMP’s native tools. Custom Script‑Fu and Python macros automate repetitive tasks—batch processing, optimized web exports, and multi‑step effects—ensuring maximum productivity when working with large volumes of images.
Kdenlive on MODICIA O.S. is transformed into a ready‑to‑use professional video‑editing workstation. The entire application is pre‑configured to mirror the workflow of leading commercial editors, delivering a refined non‑linear editing experience from the first launch. System‑level optimizations in MODICIA O.S.—including kernel tuning and advanced resource management—directly enhance video production: faster rendering through improved CPU/GPU utilization, smoother previews thanks to multimedia‑optimized scheduling and resource allocation The environment includes all effects, transitions, and plugins already configured, along with exclusive M‑Ph LUTs for instant, professional‑grade color correction. This eliminates the need for manual installation and ensures full compatibility from the start. A custom, thoroughly tested integration by the MODICIA O.S. Team guarantees exceptional stability, reducing crashes and conflicts common in generic setups and providing a rock‑solid platform for demanding video projects.
MODICIA O.S.
delivers a complete, highly functional office environment
through an optimized integration of LibreOffice, available
in all languages and complemented by multiple office
suites for maximum document compatibility.
The interface is configured to feel immediately familiar,
mirroring the layout of common Windows‑based office suites
and reducing the learning curve for new users. A refined
Dark Theme improves readability and reduces eye strain
during long writing, spreadsheet, or presentation
sessions, while maintaining full visual consistency with
the maCinnamon desktop. A
major advantage is the inclusion of over 2,500
high‑quality fonts, including equivalents to
widely used commercial families. This extensive
typographic library prevents missing‑font issues,
preserves document layout when exchanging files with
Windows systems, and ensures visual consistency across
LibreOffice, GIMP, Kdenlive, and all multimedia workflows.
GiGi
A.I.: The Intelligent Heart of MODICIA O.S. GiGi
A.I. is the most advanced component of MODICIA O.S. a professional‑grade
assistant built directly into the system to enhance
complex tasks, content creation, and software development.
Its native GTK4 interface delivers high‑level
computational power without relying on browsers or
external applications, ensuring a faster and more focused
workflow. Powered by the
Meta Llama 3.3 70B Versatile model, GiGi offers
reasoning and programming capabilities comparable to top
proprietary systems while remaining fully open‑source. A
privacy‑first design ensures total anonymity: GiGi
operates through the user’s personal API key, with all
keys and conversations stored locally in the home
directory, never centralized. Thanks to Groq LPU™
acceleration, GiGi achieves near‑zero latency, processing
information faster than human reading speed and making
interactions immediate and natural. Beyond conversation,
GiGi A.I. is a true development and multimedia automation
engine. It assists in writing
custom plugins for GIMP, Audacity, and Kdenlive acting
as a senior co‑developer for Python, Script‑Fu, and other
scripting languages. Even non‑programmers can automate
tasks or create custom filters, unlocking unprecedented
efficiency. GiGi also functions as a virtual power‑user,
suggesting and refining advanced system commands to
elevate terminal workflows. With integrated multilingual
support thanks to the implementation by Marco M. Mariani.
GiGi A.I. provides seamless assistance in dozens of
languages, making MODICIA O.S. a truly global platform.
MODICIA
O.S. is built exclusively on
free and open‑source software to ensure maximum
stability, transparency, and broad hardware compatibility. For
technical and licensing reasons, proprietary NVIDIA drivers
are not included in the base system.
To simplify installation, MODICIA
O.S. provides two exclusive graphical utilities designed to
automatically detect NVIDIA GPUs and install the recommended
driver with minimal user intervention, while offering
full native support for AMD drivers.
MODICIA O.S. has been used on 21 active workstations with interactive LIM boards at the computer lab of the Catholic School Istituto Santa Maria degli Angeli in Brescia. Serving more than 500 students across primary, lower secondary, upper secondary, and high school levels, it is fully aligned with MIUR guidelines and has been successfully adopted for INVALSI state exams.
As in other institutions: Caravaggio Paritary School of Arts, Harborlight School of Cinematic Arts, Ballerini School of Multimedia Arts, Leonardo Filmmaker.
Here is a video of one of the computer rooms in use with MODICIA O.S.
The only limit of Linux MODICIA O.S. is your imagination. Produce professional multimedia without the need to search for or purchase external software. Videos like this are created entirely with the tools already included in the system. You are free to explore, achieve more, and unleash your creativity with Linux.
The distribution provides all the essential tools for system setup and management. A unified theme runs across applications, with built‑in utilities for Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, disk handling, system maintenance, desktop applets, and everything required for a fully functional OS from the very first start.
Applications come pre‑installed and fully configured with all available plug‑ins. Everything is clearly organized into themed menus, with full language support included. Professional‑grade software is provided with ongoing updates and a development team that remains consistently active over time.
For musicians and videographers, the Real Time Kernel is pre installed with the Real Time user group already enabled. This setup guarantees optimal performance, ultra low latency, and a highly responsive system ideal for working at the highest professional standards.
You will receive regular security and application updates like any Debian‑based distribution, without instability from incompatibilities or missing libraries. With 5 years of LTS support, you can rely on a stable system that will not be abandoned after only one year of development.
A complete App Center offers more than 1,000 categorized applications in .deb format. Each includes a preview image, feature description, and user rating. In addition, a dedicated AppImage Center provides access to over 1,346 free applications.
Video and photo professionals often require extensive space to sync projects across multiple PCs in real time. A free application makes this effortless synchronizing any file type through the cloud with no restrictions on size or bandwidth. Everything is instantly ready to use with just one click.
Complete and categorized list of professional software included
If you are a professional or advanced user, you will quickly see that the software selection is intentional. These applications are relied upon daily in real offices and endorsed by real customers. They are chosen by professionals, not simply assembled by developers.
This professional video, commissioned by the City of Seregno (MB), Italy, was produced in 4K UHD format (25fps) and in D.C.P “Digital Cinema Package” format (SMPTE, JPEG 2000, 24fps, 4096 × 2160 ~ 1.9:1) for cinema distribution, with AC3 audio in 7 languages and subtitles in 33 different languages. It was edited and created exclusively using the programs included in Linux MODICIA O.S.
The .DEB format relies on the official Debian repository, guaranteeing compatibility with all software built for Debian based systems and avoiding problems with missing libraries. It keeps your system clean, with no dummy partitions or unnecessary files, while giving access to all the software you need beyond the App Store. You can also use the AppImage format, which runs without installation or changes to your disk and includes everything required for any task. To explore AppImage programs, simply use the built‑in App Store you’ll find 1,346 categorized applications ready to run without touching your file system.
The App Store provides all Linux applications, and your system can instantly run any AppImage file. Most software sites, free or commercial, offer a .DEB package for Debian‑based systems or an updated AppImage of your favorite app. Install easily with gDebi, which manages dependencies automatically, or launch AppImage files with a single click without altering libraries or the filesystem. MODICIA O.S. integrates applications seamlessly: they appear in your menus as if natively installed, updates are simple, and compatibility is assured across multimedia, office, and educational environments. Designed to remove complexity, it lets you focus entirely on productivity and creativity.
Based on Debian Stable, you will find all the guidance you need in existing Debian manuals and blogs. For professionals or those who prefer it, Modicia Company provides direct real‑time support to resolve issues and maintain productivity. On request, tailored implementations are available with annual subscription support. We are a registered company with eight employees, active in software development since 1998. Since 2018, our distribution has been freely available thanks to the voluntary support of four community contributors. You can rely on it not being abandoned, unlike many short‑lived Linux projects.
We and
our multimedia clients actively rely on all installed
programs—they must run flawlessly without errors or
crashes. These applications rank among the most advanced
available on Linux, always updated and never abandoned by
developers. Whatever software you are used to, it can be
installed with a single click through the built‑in App
Stores. Input from professionals and art institutes shapes
Linux MODICIA O.S., used in teaching from early education
to vocational schools. You will only find what is truly
useful if Linux is your primary OS—a carefully curated
selection, fully installed, configured with all plug‑ins,
and guaranteed to perform.
Linux MODICIA O.S. "Caravaggio"
Community
is supported by the Modicia
Project community and available as a free download.
