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Garuda Linux

Garuda Linux is a rolling distribution based on the Arch Linux operating system. Unlike Arch Linux, Garuda Linux comes with a graphical installer (Calamares) for easy installation, and other advanced graphical tools for managing your system.

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AerynOS

AerynOS is an independently-developed, rolling-release Linux distribution designed for general desktop use. Its main features include the GNOME desktop, a custom package manager called "moss", atomic updates with rollback options, a package build system called "boulder", and smart boot management with complex EFI configuration through a utility called "blsforme".

Technical Specs Comparison
Garuda LinuxAerynOS
ArchBaseIndependent
pacman / pkgPackage Managermoss / flatpak, moss
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
Latest Version2026.01
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
March 9, 2026Release DateJanuary 31, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
CinnamonGNOMEHyprlandi3KDE PlasmaMokkaSwayXfceCOSMIC
Desktops
CinnamonGNOMEHyprlandi3KDE PlasmaMokkaSwayXfceCOSMIC