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deepin

deepin (formerly, Deepin, Linux Deepin, Hiweed GNU/Linux) is a Debian-based distribution (it was Ubuntu-based until version 15 released in late 2015) that aims to provide an elegant, user-friendly and reliable operating system. It does not only include the best the open source world has to offer, but it has also created its own desktop environment called DDE or Deepin Desktop Environment which is based on the Qt 5 toolkit.

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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
deepinHackerOS
DebianBaseDebian (Testing)
apt / debPackage Managerapt / deb, flatpak, snap
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelSemi-Rolling
25.1.0Latest Version
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
April 10, 2026Release DateMay 6, 2026
ARM64LoongArch64RISC-Vx86_64
Architecture
ARM64LoongArch64RISC-Vx86_64
DeepinGNOMEKDE PlasmaXfce
Desktops
DeepinGNOMEKDE PlasmaXfce