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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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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
Devuan GNU+LinuxQ4OS
DebianBaseDebian (Stable)
apt / debPackage Managerapt / deb
OpenRC, runit, SysVInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
6.0.0Latest Version6.1
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
November 3, 2025Release DateSeptember 12, 2025
ARM64armelARMhfi686x86_64
Architecture
ARM64armelARMhfi686x86_64
CinnamonKDE PlasmalabwcLXQtMATEWayfireXfceTrinity
Desktops
CinnamonKDE PlasmalabwcLXQtMATEWayfireXfceTrinity