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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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Synex

Synex is a GNU/Linux distribution based on Debian's "Stable" branch, developed with the official Debian Live Build tool. It offers four separate desktop options with GNOME, LXDE, KDE Plasma and Xfce, all of which are composed of a rather frugal set of applications in its default state, without any development tools or offices suites.

Technical Specs Comparison
elementary OSSynex
Debian, Ubuntu (LTS)BaseDebian (Stable), Debian (Testing)
apt / deb, flatpakPackage Managerapt / deb, flatpak
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
8.1Latest Version13
BeginnerDifficultyIntermediate
December 22, 2025Release DateDecember 21, 2025
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
PantheonGNOMEIceWMLXDEMATEKDE PlasmaXfce
Desktops
PantheonGNOMEIceWMLXDEMATEKDE PlasmaXfce