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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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Commodore OS Vision

Commodore OS Vision is a 64-bit Linux distribution which was originally based on Linux Mint and is now an unofficial spin of MX Linux. This distribution was created for Commodore enthusiasts and people who appreciate a retro style interface.

Technical Specs Comparison
KaOSCommodore OS Vision
IndependentBaseDebian (Stable), antiX
pacman / pkgPackage Managerapt / deb, flatpak
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
2026.02Latest Version3.1
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
February 15, 2026Release DateApril 30, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
niriNoctaliaMATE
Desktops
niriNoctaliaMATE