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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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PCLinuxOS

PCLinuxOS is a user-friendly Linux distribution with out-of-the-box support for many popular graphics and sound cards, as well as other peripheral devices. The bootable live DVD provides an easy-to-use graphical installer and the distribution sports a wide range of popular applications for the typical desktop user, including browser plugins and full multimedia playback.

Technical Specs Comparison
Artix LinuxPCLinuxOS
ArchBaseIndependent
pacman / pkgPackage Managerdnf / flatpak, rpm
Dinit, OpenRC, runit, s6Init SystemSysV
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
Latest Version2023.07
IntermediateDifficultyBeginner
April 2, 2026Release DateJuly 30, 2023
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
CinnamonLXDELXQtMATEKDE PlasmaXfceJWMlabwc
Desktops
CinnamonLXDELXQtMATEKDE PlasmaXfceJWMlabwc