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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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Exton Linux

Exton Linux is a set of over 15 Linux distributions based on Arch Linux, CRUX, Debian, deepin, Fedora, openSUSE, Puppy Linux and Slackware Linux. They are designed to be lightweight, fast and easy to use.

Technical Specs Comparison
Arch LinuxExton Linux
IndependentBaseArch, CRUX, Debian, deepin, Fedora, Gentoo, openSUSE, Puppy, Slackware
pkgPackage Managerportage / src
systemdInit SystemOpenRC
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
2012.11.01Latest Version
AdvancedDifficultyIntermediate
November 2, 2012Release DateJune 2, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
CinnamonEnlightenmentGNOMEKDElabwcLXDEMATEXfceBudgieDeepinKDE PlasmaLXQtPIXEL
Desktops
CinnamonEnlightenmentGNOMEKDElabwcLXDEMATEXfceBudgieDeepinKDE PlasmaLXQtPIXEL