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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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MiniOS

MiniOS is a Debian-based Linux distribution which strives to be lightweight, modular, versatile and customisable. It comes in three editions, "Standard", "Toolbox" and "Ultra".

Technical Specs Comparison
AerynOSMiniOS
IndependentBaseDebian (Stable)
moss / flatpak, mossPackage Managerdeb
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
2026.01Latest Version5.0.0
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
January 31, 2026Release DateAugust 22, 2025
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
COSMICGNOMEKDE PlasmaXfce
Desktops
COSMICGNOMEKDE PlasmaXfce