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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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Puppy Linux

Puppy Linux is yet another Linux distribution. What's different here is that Puppy is extraordinarily small, yet quite full-featured.

Technical Specs Comparison
Arch LinuxPuppy Linux
IndependentBaseIndependent
pkgPackage Managerppm / deb, flatpak, pet
systemdInit SystemBusyBox
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
2012.11.01Latest Version22.12
AdvancedDifficultyIntermediate
November 2, 2012Release DateDecember 10, 2022
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
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Desktops
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