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CachyOS

CachyOS is a Linux distribution based on Arch Linux. It focuses on speed and security optimisations - the default Linux kernel is heavily optimised using the BORE (Burst-Oriented Response Enhancer) scheduler, while the desktop packages are compiled with LTO, x86-64-v3 and x86-64-v4, Zen 4 optimization, security flags and performance improvements.

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Mabox Linux

Mabox Linux is a Manjaro-based rolling-release distribution. It features the Openbox window manager as its default user interface and provides a welcome screen with access to utilities which add additional software to the operating system.

Technical Specs Comparison
CachyOSMabox Linux
ArchBaseArch, Manjaro
pacman / pkgPackage Managerpacman / pkg
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
260426Latest Version25.12
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
April 26, 2026Release DateDecember 16, 2025
x86_64x86-64-v3
Architecture
x86_64x86-64-v3
bspwmBudgieCinnamonCOSMICGNOMEHyprlandi3KDE PlasmaLXDELXQtMATEniriOpenboxQtileSwayUKUIWayfireXfce
Desktops
bspwmBudgieCinnamonCOSMICGNOMEHyprlandi3KDE PlasmaLXDELXQtMATEniriOpenboxQtileSwayUKUIWayfireXfce