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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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Lubuntu screenshot

Lubuntu

Lubuntu is a variant of Ubuntu that uses the LXQt desktop environment. (Versions prior to 18.10 shipped with the LXDE desktop.) It includes essential applications and services for daily use, including office suite, PDF reader, image editor and multimedia players.

Technical Specs Comparison
Arch LinuxLubuntu
IndependentBaseDebian, Ubuntu
pkgPackage Managerapt / deb, snap
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
2012.11.01Latest Version26.04
AdvancedDifficultyIntermediate
November 2, 2012Release DateApril 23, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
CinnamonEnlightenmentGNOMEKDElabwcLXDEMATEXfceLXQt
Desktops
CinnamonEnlightenmentGNOMEKDElabwcLXDEMATEXfceLXQt