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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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GNOME OS

GNOME OS is an experimental, immutable Linux distribution that ships the latest in-development GNOME desktop, core applications and stack. It serves as a reference for developers and testers.

Technical Specs Comparison
Garuda LinuxGNOME OS
ArchBaseIndependent
pacman / pkgPackage Managerflatpak
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
Latest Version
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
March 9, 2026Release DateJune 1, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
CinnamonGNOMEHyprlandi3KDE PlasmaMokkaSwayXfce
Desktops
CinnamonGNOMEHyprlandi3KDE PlasmaMokkaSwayXfce