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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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PikaOS Linux

PikaOS Linux is a Linux distribution based on Debian's cutting-edge "Unstable" branch, optimised for gaming. It is designed to provide out-of-the-box gaming experience, excellent performance with up-to-date drivers and custom-tweaked Linux kernel, and a choice of GNOME or KDE Plasma desktops, with separate editions that use the Hyprland Wayland compositor.

Technical Specs Comparison
AlmaLinux OSPikaOS Linux
Fedora, Red HatBaseDebian (Unstable)
dnf / flatpak, rpmPackage Managerdeb, flatpak
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
10.1Latest Version
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
November 24, 2025Release DateApril 4, 2026
ARM64ppc64els390xx86_64
Architecture
ARM64ppc64els390xx86_64
GNOMEKDE PlasmaMATECOSMICHyprlandniri
Desktops
GNOMEKDE PlasmaMATECOSMICHyprlandniri