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Gentoo Linux

Gentoo Linux is a versatile and fast, completely free Linux distribution geared towards developers and network professionals. Unlike other distros, Gentoo Linux has an advanced package management system called Portage.

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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
Gentoo LinuxPCLinuxOS
IndependentBaseIndependent
portage / srcPackage Managerdnf / flatpak, rpm
OpenRCInit SystemSysV
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
12.1Latest Version2023.07
AdvancedDifficultyBeginner
May 28, 2016Release DateJuly 30, 2023
ARM64alphaarmhppai686MIPSPowerPCppc64sparc64x86_64x86-64-v3
Architecture
ARM64alphaarmhppai686MIPSPowerPCppc64sparc64x86_64x86-64-v3
AwesomeBlackboxEnlightenmentFluxboxGNOMEIceWMKDE PlasmaLXDEMATESwayOpenboxWMakerXfceJWMlabwcLXQt
Desktops
AwesomeBlackboxEnlightenmentFluxboxGNOMEIceWMKDE PlasmaLXDEMATESwayOpenboxWMakerXfceJWMlabwcLXQt