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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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Nitrux

Nitrux is a desktop Linux distribution built from Debian, but with an immutable base system, the OpenRC init system, and without any traditional Debian package management tools. It uses the Calamares system installer and includes the Hyprland window manager, Hypr utilities, the greetd+QtGreet login manager, and the Waybar Wayland bar.

Technical Specs Comparison
Garuda LinuxNitrux
ArchBaseDevuan
pacman / pkgPackage Managerapt / deb
systemdInit SystemOpenRC
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
Latest Version5.0.0
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
March 9, 2026Release DateNovember 12, 2025
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
CinnamonGNOMEHyprlandi3KDE PlasmaMokkaSwayXfce
Desktops
CinnamonGNOMEHyprlandi3KDE PlasmaMokkaSwayXfce