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Artix Linux

Artix Linux is a fork (or continuation as an autonomous project) of the Arch-OpenRC and Manjaro-OpenRC projects. Artix Linux offers a lightweight, rolling-release operating system featuring the OpenRC init software.

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KDE Linux

KDE Linux is a user-focused, general-purpose Linux distribution. It is built by KDE and it is meant to showcase the best implementation of everything KDE has to offer, using the most advanced technologies.

Technical Specs Comparison
Artix LinuxKDE Linux
ArchBaseIndependent
pacman / pkgPackage Managerflatpak
Dinit, OpenRC, runit, s6Init Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
Latest Version
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
April 2, 2026Release DateJune 1, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
CinnamonLXDELXQtMATEKDE PlasmaXfce
Desktops
CinnamonLXDELXQtMATEKDE PlasmaXfce