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AlmaLinux OS

AlmaLinux OS is an open-source, community-driven project that is built from the source code of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). AlmaLinux is a completely binary compatible fork of RHEL and it is maintained by AlmaLinux OS Foundation which is a register non-profit.

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Garuda Linux

Garuda Linux is a rolling distribution based on the Arch Linux operating system. Unlike Arch Linux, Garuda Linux comes with a graphical installer (Calamares) for easy installation, and other advanced graphical tools for managing your system.

Technical Specs Comparison
AlmaLinux OSGaruda Linux
Fedora, Red HatBaseArch
dnf / flatpak, rpmPackage Managerpacman / pkg
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
10.1Latest Version
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
November 24, 2025Release DateMarch 9, 2026
ARM64ppc64els390xx86_64
Architecture
ARM64ppc64els390xx86_64
GNOMEKDE PlasmaMATECinnamonHyprlandi3MokkaSwayXfce
Desktops
GNOMEKDE PlasmaMATECinnamonHyprlandi3MokkaSwayXfce