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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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PCLinuxOS screenshot

PCLinuxOS

PCLinuxOS is a user-friendly Linux distribution with out-of-the-box support for many popular graphics and sound cards, as well as other peripheral devices. The bootable live DVD provides an easy-to-use graphical installer and the distribution sports a wide range of popular applications for the typical desktop user, including browser plugins and full multimedia playback.

Technical Specs Comparison
Garuda LinuxPCLinuxOS
ArchBaseIndependent
pacman / pkgPackage Managerdnf / flatpak, rpm
systemdInit SystemSysV
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
Latest Version2023.07
IntermediateDifficultyBeginner
March 9, 2026Release DateJuly 30, 2023
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
CinnamonGNOMEHyprlandi3KDE PlasmaMokkaSwayXfceJWMlabwcLXDELXQtMATE
Desktops
CinnamonGNOMEHyprlandi3KDE PlasmaMokkaSwayXfceJWMlabwcLXDELXQtMATE