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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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GhostBSD

GhostBSD is a user-friendly desktop operating system based on FreeBSD. Its default desktop is MATE, but a separate community edition with Xfce is available too.

Technical Specs Comparison
Garuda LinuxGhostBSD
ArchBaseFreeBSD
pacman / pkgPackage Managerpkg / txz
systemdInit SystemRC
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
Latest Version
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
March 9, 2026Release DateApril 18, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
CinnamonGNOMEHyprlandi3KDE PlasmaMokkaSwayXfceGershwinMATE
Desktops
CinnamonGNOMEHyprlandi3KDE PlasmaMokkaSwayXfceGershwinMATE