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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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ZimaOS

ZimaOS is an independently-developed, Linux-based operating system for personal servers and network-attached storage (NAS) devices. It features system-level support for remote access, RAID configuration, over-the-air (OTA) updates, and a browser-based user interface for managing the server.

Technical Specs Comparison
AerynOSZimaOS
IndependentBaseIndependent
moss / flatpak, mossPackage Manager
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
2026.01Latest Version1.6.0
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
January 31, 2026Release DateApril 17, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
COSMICGNOMEKDE PlasmaNo DesktopWebUI
Desktops
COSMICGNOMEKDE PlasmaNo DesktopWebUI