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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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VailuxOS

VailuxOS is a German, desktop-oriented Linux distribution based on Ubuntu's long-term support (LTS) branch or Debian's "Stable" branch. The project's primary goal is to make the transition from Windows to Linux as seamless as possible by maintaining familiar ways of working and workflows.

Technical Specs Comparison
Garuda LinuxVailuxOS
ArchBaseDebian, Ubuntu (LTS)
pacman / pkgPackage Managerapt / deb, flatpak, snap
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
Latest Version1.6
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
March 9, 2026Release DateJanuary 5, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
CinnamonGNOMEHyprlandi3KDE PlasmaMokkaSwayXfce
Desktops
CinnamonGNOMEHyprlandi3KDE PlasmaMokkaSwayXfce