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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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Vanilla OS

Vanilla OS, a fixed-release distribution based on Debian (formerly Ubuntu, prior to version 2) with the GNOME desktop, is an immutable operating system. The core parts of the system are locked down to prevent unwanted changes and corruption from third-party applications or a faulty update.

Technical Specs Comparison
Artix LinuxVanilla OS
ArchBaseDebian
pacman / pkgPackage Managerdeb (APT)
Dinit, OpenRC, runit, s6Init Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
Latest Version22.10
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
April 2, 2026Release DateJuly 28, 2024
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
CinnamonLXDELXQtMATEKDE PlasmaXfceGNOME
Desktops
CinnamonLXDELXQtMATEKDE PlasmaXfceGNOME