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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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iDeal OS

iDeal is an MX Linux-based distribution, with various privacy and security settings enabled by default. Privacy and security are the main stated goal of the project, offering to surf, shop, trade and bank online with peace of mind, without advertisements, tracking, logging, bugs, viruses or unwanted disclosure of personal information.

Technical Specs Comparison
AerynOSiDeal OS
IndependentBaseDebian (Stable), MX Linux
moss / flatpak, mossPackage Managerapt / deb, flatpak
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
2026.01Latest Version2026.04.03
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
January 31, 2026Release DateApril 3, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
COSMICGNOMEKDE Plasma
Desktops
COSMICGNOMEKDE Plasma