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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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Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is a Linux distribution developed by Red Hat and targeted toward the commercial market. Red Hat Enterprise Linux is released in server editions for x86, x86_64, Itanium, PowerPC and IBM System z architectures, and desktop editions for x86 and x86_64 processors.

Technical Specs Comparison
Arch LinuxRed Hat Enterprise Linux
IndependentBaseFedora
pkgPackage Managerdnf, yum / flatpak, rpm
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
2012.11.01Latest Version10.2
AdvancedDifficultyIntermediate
November 2, 2012Release DateMay 20, 2026
x86_64ARM64ppc64els390xx86-64-v2
Architecture
x86_64ARM64ppc64els390xx86-64-v2
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Desktops
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