Nautilus Linux Developer Workstations is batteries included and comes ready to support four types of development activities:
- Development & Engineering
- Cyber Security
- Testing
- Data Science
Over the past year, our team has met with developers across the Navy to understand requirements, use cases, and solicit feedback and continuously iterate and get on target.
Our goal is to make Nautilus Linux the preferred DEV platform, one that simply gets out of the developers way so that they can create the best tools and applications for the warfighter.

In today’s fast-evolving tech landscape, the pace of development is accelerating like never before. New tools and frameworks emerge almost monthly, reshaping workflows and creating fresh opportunities for innovation. To stay ahead, developers need a platform that doesn’t just keep up but actively empowers them to adapt and thrive in this dynamic environment.
That’s why Nautilus Linux is built with flexibility at its core, offering multiple ways for developers to work with new applications. Whether you prefer the familiarity of native apps with DNF/RPM, the power of KVM virtualization, or the modern efficiency of Podman containerization, Nautilus has you covered.
But we go further, embracing technologies that future-proof your development workflow.
- Flatpak: Break free from the constraints of traditional app management. Flatpak enables developers to run sandboxed applications that are decoupled from the underlying operating system, ensuring consistent functionality across environments while enhancing security.
- Distrobox: Why limit yourself to a single Linux distribution? With Distrobox, you can bring in applications from other distros—such as Ubuntu, Arch, or Alpine—and run them seamlessly, as though they were installed natively on your desktop. This unlocks the full potential of Linux’s vast ecosystem, combining tools from different distributions into one cohesive workflow.
With Nautilus Linux, you’re not locked into a single way of working. Our platform is designed to evolve alongside your needs, helping you leverage the best tools available—no matter where they come from or how you prefer to work. By uniting traditional, containerized, and cross-distribution workflows, Nautilus Linux empowers you to build, test, and deploy with confidence in an ever-changing world.