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AerynOS

AerynOS is an independently-developed, rolling-release Linux distribution designed for general desktop use. Its main features include the GNOME desktop, a custom package manager called "moss", atomic updates with rollback options, a package build system called "boulder", and smart boot management with complex EFI configuration through a utility called "blsforme".

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AnduinOS

AnduinOS is an Ubuntu-based distribution which provides a GNOME desktop which has been themed and styled to resemble Windows 11. The project provides a smaller ISO file than its parent with each supported language split into a separate ISO.

Technical Specs Comparison
AerynOSAnduinOS
IndependentBaseDebian, Ubuntu
moss / flatpak, mossPackage Managerapt / deb, flatpak
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
2026.01Latest Version1.4.0
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
January 31, 2026Release DateOctober 17, 2025
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
COSMICGNOMEKDE Plasma
Desktops
COSMICGNOMEKDE Plasma