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KaOS

KaOS is a desktop Linux distribution that features the latest version of the Noctalia desktop environment, the Calligra office suite, and other popular software applications that use the Qt toolkit. It was inspired by Arch Linux, but the developers build their own packages which are available from in-house repositories.

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Bluestar Linux

Bluestar Linux is a GNU/Linux distribution that is based on Arch Linux. The Bluestar distribution features up to date packages, a full range of desktop and multimedia software in the default installation and a live desktop DVD.

Technical Specs Comparison
KaOSBluestar Linux
IndependentBaseArch
pacman / pkgPackage Managerpacman / flatpak, pkg
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
2026.02Latest Version
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
February 15, 2026Release DateJune 9, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
niriNoctaliaKDE Plasma
Desktops
niriNoctaliaKDE Plasma