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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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Synex

Synex is a GNU/Linux distribution based on Debian's "Stable" branch, developed with the official Debian Live Build tool. It offers four separate desktop options with GNOME, LXDE, KDE Plasma and Xfce, all of which are composed of a rather frugal set of applications in its default state, without any development tools or offices suites.

Technical Specs Comparison
Arch LinuxSynex
IndependentBaseDebian (Stable), Debian (Testing)
pkgPackage Managerapt / deb, flatpak
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
2012.11.01Latest Version13
AdvancedDifficultyIntermediate
November 2, 2012Release DateDecember 21, 2025
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
CinnamonEnlightenmentGNOMEKDElabwcLXDEMATEXfceIceWMKDE Plasma
Desktops
CinnamonEnlightenmentGNOMEKDElabwcLXDEMATEXfceIceWMKDE Plasma