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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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OpenMandriva Lx screenshot

OpenMandriva Lx

The OpenMandriva distribution is a full-featured Linux desktop and server, sponsored by the OpenMandriva Association. It was based on ROSA, a Russian Linux distribution project which forked Mandriva Linux in 2012, incorporating many of Mandriva's original tools and utilities and adding in-house enhancements.

Technical Specs Comparison
Garuda LinuxOpenMandriva Lx
ArchBaseIndependent
pacman / pkgPackage Managerrpm
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
Latest Version23.08
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
March 9, 2026Release DateAugust 30, 2023
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
CinnamonGNOMEHyprlandi3KDE PlasmaMokkaSwayXfceCOSMICCutefishlabwcLXQtWayfire
Desktops
CinnamonGNOMEHyprlandi3KDE PlasmaMokkaSwayXfceCOSMICCutefishlabwcLXQtWayfire