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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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Mabox Linux screenshot

Mabox Linux

Mabox Linux is a Manjaro-based rolling-release distribution. It features the Openbox window manager as its default user interface and provides a welcome screen with access to utilities which add additional software to the operating system.

Technical Specs Comparison
Arch LinuxMabox Linux
IndependentBaseArch, Manjaro
pkgPackage Managerpacman / pkg
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
2012.11.01Latest Version25.12
AdvancedDifficultyIntermediate
November 2, 2012Release DateDecember 16, 2025
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
CinnamonEnlightenmentGNOMEKDElabwcLXDEMATEXfceOpenbox
Desktops
CinnamonEnlightenmentGNOMEKDElabwcLXDEMATEXfceOpenbox