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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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Vanilla OS

Vanilla OS, a fixed-release distribution based on Debian (formerly Ubuntu, prior to version 2) with the GNOME desktop, is an immutable operating system. The core parts of the system are locked down to prevent unwanted changes and corruption from third-party applications or a faulty update.

Technical Specs Comparison
AerynOSVanilla OS
IndependentBaseDebian
moss / flatpak, mossPackage Managerdeb (APT)
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
2026.01Latest Version22.10
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
January 31, 2026Release DateJuly 28, 2024
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
COSMICGNOMEKDE Plasma
Desktops
COSMICGNOMEKDE Plasma