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CentOS

CentOS as a group is a community of open source contributors and users which started in 2003 and has been sponsored by Red Hat since 2014. CentOS Linux versions up to CentOS Linux 8 are 100% compatible rebuilds of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, in full compliance with Red Hat's redistribution requirements.

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HackerOS

HackerOS is a live Linux distribution based on Debian's "Testing" branch and designed for regular users, gamers and cybersecurity enthusiasts. Some of its features include an optimised XanMod Linux kernel for faster boot times and reduced resource usage, out-of-the-box support for NVIDIA graphics cards, and a collection of cybersecurity tools, such as enhanced firewalls and intrusion detection software.

Technical Specs Comparison
CentOSHackerOS
Fedora, Red HatBaseDebian (Testing)
dnf / flatpak, rpmPackage Managerapt / deb, flatpak, snap
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Semi-RollingRelease ModelSemi-Rolling
10 StreamLatest Version
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
December 13, 2024Release DateMay 6, 2026
ARM64ppc64elx86_64x86-64-v2
Architecture
ARM64ppc64elx86_64x86-64-v2
GNOMEKDE PlasmaXfce
Desktops
GNOMEKDE PlasmaXfce