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elementary OS

elementary OS is an Ubuntu-based desktop distribution. Some of its more interesting features include a custom desktop environment called Pantheon and many custom apps including Photos, Music, Videos, Calendar, Terminal, Files, and more.

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OpenMandriva Lx

The OpenMandriva distribution is a full-featured Linux desktop and server, sponsored by the OpenMandriva Association. It was based on ROSA, a Russian Linux distribution project which forked Mandriva Linux in 2012, incorporating many of Mandriva's original tools and utilities and adding in-house enhancements.

Technical Specs Comparison
elementary OSOpenMandriva Lx
Debian, Ubuntu (LTS)BaseIndependent
apt / deb, flatpakPackage Managerrpm
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
8.1Latest Version23.08
BeginnerDifficultyIntermediate
December 22, 2025Release DateAugust 30, 2023
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
PantheonCOSMICCutefishGNOMEKDE PlasmalabwcLXQtWayfireXfce
Desktops
PantheonCOSMICCutefishGNOMEKDE PlasmalabwcLXQtWayfireXfce