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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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openSUSE

The openSUSE project is a community program sponsored by SUSE Linux and other companies. Promoting the use of Linux everywhere, this program provides free, easy access to openSUSE, a complete Linux distribution.

Technical Specs Comparison
Arch LinuxopenSUSE
IndependentBaseIndependent
pkgPackage Managerrpm (zypper)
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
2012.11.01Latest Version16.0
AdvancedDifficultyIntermediate
November 2, 2012Release DateOctober 1, 2025
x86_64ARM64ARMhfi686ppc64ppc64els390x
Architecture
x86_64ARM64ARMhfi686ppc64ppc64els390x
CinnamonEnlightenmentGNOMEKDElabwcLXDEMATEXfceIceWMKDE PlasmaLXQtWayfire
Desktops
CinnamonEnlightenmentGNOMEKDElabwcLXDEMATEXfceIceWMKDE PlasmaLXQtWayfire