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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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ZimaOS

ZimaOS is an independently-developed, Linux-based operating system for personal servers and network-attached storage (NAS) devices. It features system-level support for remote access, RAID configuration, over-the-air (OTA) updates, and a browser-based user interface for managing the server.

Technical Specs Comparison
GhostBSDZimaOS
FreeBSDBaseIndependent
pkg / txzPackage Manager
RCInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
Latest Version1.6.0
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
April 18, 2026Release DateApril 17, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
GershwinMATEXfceNo DesktopWebUI
Desktops
GershwinMATEXfceNo DesktopWebUI