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Arch Linux screenshot

Arch Linux

Arch Linux is an independently developed, x86_64-optimised Linux distribution targeted at competent Linux users. It uses 'pacman', its home-grown package manager, to provide updates to the latest software applications with full dependency tracking.

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Alpine Linux screenshot

Alpine Linux

Alpine Linux is a community developed operating system designed for routers, firewalls, VPNs, VoIP boxes, containers, and servers. It was designed with security in mind; it has proactive security features like PaX and SSP that prevent security holes in the software to be exploited.

Technical Specs Comparison
Arch LinuxAlpine Linux
IndependentBaseIndependent
pkgPackage Managerapk
systemdInit SystemBusybox, OpenRC
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
2012.11.01Latest Version3.24.0
AdvancedDifficultyIntermediate
November 2, 2012Release DateJune 10, 2026
x86_64ARM64ARMv7i486LoongArch64ppc64elRISC-Vs390x
Architecture
x86_64ARM64ARMv7i486LoongArch64ppc64elRISC-Vs390x
CinnamonEnlightenmentGNOMEKDElabwcLXDEMATEXfceKDE PlasmaLXQtSway
Desktops
CinnamonEnlightenmentGNOMEKDElabwcLXDEMATEXfceKDE PlasmaLXQtSway