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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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PCLinuxOS

PCLinuxOS is a user-friendly Linux distribution with out-of-the-box support for many popular graphics and sound cards, as well as other peripheral devices. The bootable live DVD provides an easy-to-use graphical installer and the distribution sports a wide range of popular applications for the typical desktop user, including browser plugins and full multimedia playback.

Technical Specs Comparison
AlmaLinux OSPCLinuxOS
Fedora, Red HatBaseIndependent
dnf / flatpak, rpmPackage Managerdnf / flatpak, rpm
systemdInit SystemSysV
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
10.1Latest Version2023.07
IntermediateDifficultyBeginner
November 24, 2025Release DateJuly 30, 2023
ARM64ppc64els390xx86_64
Architecture
ARM64ppc64els390xx86_64
GNOMEKDE PlasmaMATEJWMlabwcLXDELXQtXfce
Desktops
GNOMEKDE PlasmaMATEJWMlabwcLXDELXQtXfce