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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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KDE Linux

KDE Linux is a user-focused, general-purpose Linux distribution. It is built by KDE and it is meant to showcase the best implementation of everything KDE has to offer, using the most advanced technologies.

Technical Specs Comparison
Arch LinuxKDE Linux
IndependentBaseIndependent
pkgPackage Managerflatpak
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
2012.11.01Latest Version
AdvancedDifficultyIntermediate
November 2, 2012Release DateJune 1, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
CinnamonEnlightenmentGNOMEKDElabwcLXDEMATEXfceKDE Plasma
Desktops
CinnamonEnlightenmentGNOMEKDElabwcLXDEMATEXfceKDE Plasma