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Devuan GNU+Linux

Devuan GNU+Linux is a Linux distribution forked from Debian in 2015. The project's primary goal is to provide a variant of Debian without the complexities and dependencies of systemd, an init system and services manager originally developed by Red Hat and later adopted by most other Linux distributions.

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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
Devuan GNU+LinuxHackerOS
DebianBaseDebian (Testing)
apt / debPackage Managerapt / deb, flatpak, snap
OpenRC, runit, SysVInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelSemi-Rolling
6.0.0Latest Version
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
November 3, 2025Release DateMay 6, 2026
ARM64armelARMhfi686x86_64
Architecture
ARM64armelARMhfi686x86_64
CinnamonKDE PlasmalabwcLXQtMATEWayfireXfceGNOME
Desktops
CinnamonKDE PlasmalabwcLXQtMATEWayfireXfceGNOME