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GhostBSD

GhostBSD is a user-friendly desktop operating system based on FreeBSD. Its default desktop is MATE, but a separate community edition with Xfce is available too.

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PikaOS Linux

PikaOS Linux is a Linux distribution based on Debian's cutting-edge "Unstable" branch, optimised for gaming. It is designed to provide out-of-the-box gaming experience, excellent performance with up-to-date drivers and custom-tweaked Linux kernel, and a choice of GNOME or KDE Plasma desktops, with separate editions that use the Hyprland Wayland compositor.

Technical Specs Comparison
GhostBSDPikaOS Linux
FreeBSDBaseDebian (Unstable)
pkg / txzPackage Managerdeb, flatpak
RCInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
Latest Version
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
April 18, 2026Release DateApril 4, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
GershwinMATEXfceCOSMICGNOMEHyprlandKDE Plasmaniri
Desktops
GershwinMATEXfceCOSMICGNOMEHyprlandKDE Plasmaniri