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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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MagOS Linux screenshot

MagOS Linux

MagOS Linux is a Russian desktop-oriented distribution based on ROSA, a distribution that was forked from Mandriva Linux in 2011. It uses the RPM package management.

Technical Specs Comparison
Garuda LinuxMagOS Linux
ArchBaseROSA
pacman / pkgPackage Managerdnf / rpm
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
Latest Version
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
March 9, 2026Release DateMay 24, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
CinnamonGNOMEHyprlandi3KDE PlasmaMokkaSwayXfceLXQt
Desktops
CinnamonGNOMEHyprlandi3KDE PlasmaMokkaSwayXfceLXQt