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Archcraft

Archcraft is a minimal Linux distribution based on Arch Linux. The project provides a graphical user interface using minimal window managers rather than full featured desktop environments.

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AerynOS

AerynOS is an independently-developed, rolling-release Linux distribution designed for general desktop use. Its main features include the GNOME desktop, a custom package manager called "moss", atomic updates with rollback options, a package build system called "boulder", and smart boot management with complex EFI configuration through a utility called "blsforme".

Technical Specs Comparison
ArchcraftAerynOS
ArchBaseIndependent
pacman / pkgPackage Managermoss / flatpak, moss
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
2026.05.12Latest Version2026.01
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
May 13, 2026Release DateJanuary 31, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
bspwmMATEOpenboxCOSMICGNOMEKDE Plasma
Desktops
bspwmMATEOpenboxCOSMICGNOMEKDE Plasma