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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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elementary OS screenshot

elementary OS

elementary OS is an Ubuntu-based desktop distribution. Some of its more interesting features include a custom desktop environment called Pantheon and many custom apps including Photos, Music, Videos, Calendar, Terminal, Files, and more.

Technical Specs Comparison
Arch Linuxelementary OS
IndependentBaseDebian, Ubuntu (LTS)
pkgPackage Managerapt / deb, flatpak
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
2012.11.01Latest Version8.1
AdvancedDifficultyBeginner
November 2, 2012Release DateDecember 22, 2025
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
CinnamonEnlightenmentGNOMEKDElabwcLXDEMATEXfcePantheon
Desktops
CinnamonEnlightenmentGNOMEKDElabwcLXDEMATEXfcePantheon