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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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Puppy Linux screenshot

Puppy Linux

Puppy Linux is yet another Linux distribution. What's different here is that Puppy is extraordinarily small, yet quite full-featured.

Technical Specs Comparison
Garuda LinuxPuppy Linux
ArchBaseIndependent
pacman / pkgPackage Managerppm / deb, flatpak, pet
systemdInit SystemBusyBox
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
Latest Version22.12
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
March 9, 2026Release DateDecember 10, 2022
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
CinnamonGNOMEHyprlandi3KDE PlasmaMokkaSwayXfceJWMlabwcOpenbox
Desktops
CinnamonGNOMEHyprlandi3KDE PlasmaMokkaSwayXfceJWMlabwcOpenbox