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Garuda Linux screenshot

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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ArchBANG Linux

ArchBang Linux is a lightweight distribution based on Arch Linux. Using the labwc Wayland compositor, it is fast, up-to-date and suitable for both desktop and portable systems.

Technical Specs Comparison
Garuda LinuxArchBANG Linux
ArchBaseArch
pacman / pkgPackage Managerpacman / pkg
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
Latest Version2012.12
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
March 9, 2026Release DateJanuary 10, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
CinnamonGNOMEHyprlandi3KDE PlasmaMokkaSwayXfcelabwcmangowm
Desktops
CinnamonGNOMEHyprlandi3KDE PlasmaMokkaSwayXfcelabwcmangowm