Bluestar Linux is offered in four variants, Base, Desktop, Desktop Pro and Developer, each of which should meet the needs of a wide range of users. The operating system can be started and run directly from a DVD, and persistent storage can be set up. A permanent installation is of course just as possible and then offers full configurability of the system. The distribution is characterised by the use of an always up-to-date Linux kernel and ongoing updates as a rolling release.