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ArchBANG Linux

ArchBang Linux is a lightweight distribution based on Arch Linux. Using the labwc Wayland compositor, it is fast, up-to-date and suitable for both desktop and portable systems.

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Ultimate Edition

Ultimate Edition, first released in December 2006, was a fork of Ubuntu and Linux Mint though recent versions (starting in 2024) have been based on Arch Linux. The goal of the project is to create a complete, seamlessly integrated, visually stimulating, and easy-to-install operating system.

Technical Specs Comparison
ArchBANG LinuxUltimate Edition
ArchBaseArch
pacman / pkgPackage Managerpacman / flatpak, pkg
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
2012.12Latest Version5.5
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
January 10, 2026Release DateJune 25, 2017
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
labwcmangowmCinnamonKDE PlasmaMATEXfce
Desktops
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