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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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ALT Linux screenshot

ALT Linux

ALT Linux was founded in 2001 by a merge of two large Russian free software projects. By the year 2008 it became a large organization developing and deploying free software, writing documentation and technical literature, supporting users, and developing custom products.

Technical Specs Comparison
Garuda LinuxALT Linux
ArchBaseIndependent (forked from Mandrake)
pacman / pkgPackage Managerrpm (APT)
systemdInit Systemsystemd, SysV
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
Latest Version11.0
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
March 9, 2026Release DateMay 1, 2025
x86_64ARM64ARMhfi586mipselppc64elRISC-V
Architecture
x86_64ARM64ARMhfi586mipselppc64elRISC-V
CinnamonGNOMEHyprlandi3KDE PlasmaMokkaSwayXfceAfterStepBlackboxEnlightenmentFVWMIceWMKDElabwcLXDEMATEOpenboxLXQtWMakerWayfire
Desktops
CinnamonGNOMEHyprlandi3KDE PlasmaMokkaSwayXfceAfterStepBlackboxEnlightenmentFVWMIceWMKDElabwcLXDEMATEOpenboxLXQtWMakerWayfire