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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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NebiOS

NebiOS is an Ubuntu-based desktop Linux distribution with a custom Wayland compositor called NebiDE (based on Wayfire). It features various user interface enhancements, an initial setup module called OOBE, the NebiOS App Runtime (napp-runtime) portable application format with bubblewrap containerization, improved gaming performance with Steam Proton integration, a kernel switcher for easy multi-kernel installation, and the Wine compatibility layer for running some Windows applications.

Technical Specs Comparison
Garuda LinuxNebiOS
ArchBaseUbuntu (LTS)
pacman / pkgPackage Managerapt / deb, flatpak
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
Latest Version10.2
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
March 9, 2026Release DateFebruary 25, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
CinnamonGNOMEHyprlandi3KDE PlasmaMokkaSwayXfceNebiDE (Wayfire)
Desktops
CinnamonGNOMEHyprlandi3KDE PlasmaMokkaSwayXfceNebiDE (Wayfire)