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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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Gentoo Linux

Gentoo Linux is a versatile and fast, completely free Linux distribution geared towards developers and network professionals. Unlike other distros, Gentoo Linux has an advanced package management system called Portage.

Technical Specs Comparison
Arch LinuxGentoo Linux
IndependentBaseIndependent
pkgPackage Managerportage / src
systemdInit SystemOpenRC
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
2012.11.01Latest Version12.1
AdvancedDifficultyAdvanced
November 2, 2012Release DateMay 28, 2016
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Architecture
x86_64ARM64alphaarmhppai686MIPSPowerPCppc64sparc64x86-64-v3
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Desktops
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