Linux distro's with specific goals

Question

There are many a linux distro out there, many for desktop and server use, but some have specific goals. The first ones that come to mind are BackTrack and Caine.

Backtrack is specialized in penetration testing.
Caine specializes in computer forensics.

My question is: are there other such distro's: with one specific goal in mind, not meant for everyday desktop use.

EDIT: Check this test out: http://www.zegeniestudios.net/ldc/ Based on several relevant question, the site determines a good linux distro for your needs.

Answer 1

If your dayjob is computer forensics or penetration testing then they are meant for everyday usage. All Linux distros have specific goals, otherwise they wouldn't have been created - whether they are being easy to use (like Mint) or for specific usage like Backtrack.

Distrowatch lists lots of different distributions, including ones for audio/video editing (64studio, Dyne:bolic), VoIP (AsteriskNow), Netbooks (CrunchBang), backing up data (SysrescCD and Clonezilla), Schools (Edubuntu, K12 Linux, OLPC), storage (FreeNAS), completely open-source (gnewsense), Firewalls (monowall, openwall)

Answer 2

I would suggest to take a look at Zegenie that is basically a "test" where you answer some questions in order to know what are your requirements/knowledge of the matter and get some suggested distros.

Regards

Answer 3

This might give a good overview

Answer 4

Tin Foil Hat Linux for the paranoid set. A little out of date these days, and increasingly not useful as floppy drives disappear, but...

Answer 5

Mythbuntu is for media playback units.