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HackerOS

HackerOS is a live Linux distribution based on Debian's "Testing" branch and designed for regular users, gamers and cybersecurity enthusiasts. Some of its features include an optimised XanMod Linux kernel for faster boot times and reduced resource usage, out-of-the-box support for NVIDIA graphics cards, and a collection of cybersecurity tools, such as enhanced firewalls and intrusion detection software.

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Vendefoul Wolf

Vendefoul Wolf is a set of lightweight, Devuan-based Linux distributions featuring various popular desktop environments, including Budgie, Cinnamon, KDE Plasma, LXQt, Trinity and Xfce. As the init software, it offers a choice between SysV and runit.

Technical Specs Comparison
HackerOSVendefoul Wolf
Debian (Testing)BaseDevuan
apt / deb, flatpak, snapPackage Managerapt / deb, flatpak
systemdInit SystemOpenRC
Semi-RollingRelease ModelFixed Release
Latest Version
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
May 6, 2026Release DateApril 15, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
GNOMEKDE PlasmaXfcebspwmBudgieCinnamonEnlightenmentIceWMKatanaLXQtSonicDETrinity
Desktops
GNOMEKDE PlasmaXfcebspwmBudgieCinnamonEnlightenmentIceWMKatanaLXQtSonicDETrinity