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Bluestar Linux

Bluestar Linux is a GNU/Linux distribution that is based on Arch Linux. The Bluestar distribution features up to date packages, a full range of desktop and multimedia software in the default installation and a live desktop DVD.

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Synex

Synex is a GNU/Linux distribution based on Debian's "Stable" branch, developed with the official Debian Live Build tool. It offers four separate desktop options with GNOME, LXDE, KDE Plasma and Xfce, all of which are composed of a rather frugal set of applications in its default state, without any development tools or offices suites.

Technical Specs Comparison
Bluestar LinuxSynex
ArchBaseDebian (Stable), Debian (Testing)
pacman / flatpak, pkgPackage Managerapt / deb, flatpak
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
Latest Version13
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
June 9, 2026Release DateDecember 21, 2025
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
KDE PlasmaGNOMEIceWMLXDEMATEXfce
Desktops
KDE PlasmaGNOMEIceWMLXDEMATEXfce