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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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Q4OS

Q4OS is a Debian-based desktop Linux distribution offering a choice of a classic-style user interface (Trinity) and a modern desktop environment (KDE Plasma). The project also develops various utilities, such as Desktop Profiler and Software Center, as well as installers for third-party applications.

Technical Specs Comparison
CentOSQ4OS
Fedora, Red HatBaseDebian (Stable)
dnf / flatpak, rpmPackage Managerapt / deb
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Semi-RollingRelease ModelFixed Release
10 StreamLatest Version6.1
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
December 13, 2024Release DateSeptember 12, 2025
ARM64ppc64elx86_64x86-64-v2i686
Architecture
ARM64ppc64elx86_64x86-64-v2i686
GNOMEKDE PlasmaTrinity
Desktops
GNOMEKDE PlasmaTrinity