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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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Ultimate Edition screenshot

Ultimate Edition

Ultimate Edition, first released in December 2006, was a fork of Ubuntu and Linux Mint though recent versions (starting in 2024) have been based on Arch Linux. The goal of the project is to create a complete, seamlessly integrated, visually stimulating, and easy-to-install operating system.

Technical Specs Comparison
Garuda LinuxUltimate Edition
ArchBaseArch
pacman / pkgPackage Managerpacman / flatpak, pkg
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
Latest Version5.5
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
March 9, 2026Release DateJune 25, 2017
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
CinnamonGNOMEHyprlandi3KDE PlasmaMokkaSwayXfceMATE
Desktops
CinnamonGNOMEHyprlandi3KDE PlasmaMokkaSwayXfceMATE