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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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TROMjaro screenshot

TROMjaro

TROMjaro is a Manjaro-based Linux distribution with a customised Xfce desktop. Compared to its parent, TROMjaro offers several user-friendly utilities, such as Layout Switcher with six different layouts or Theme Switcher with several accent colours.

Technical Specs Comparison
Arch LinuxTROMjaro
IndependentBaseArch, Manjaro
pkgPackage Managerpacman / AppImage, flatpak, pkg
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
2012.11.01Latest Version2026.05.08
AdvancedDifficultyIntermediate
November 2, 2012Release DateMay 8, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
CinnamonEnlightenmentGNOMEKDElabwcLXDEMATEXfce
Desktops
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