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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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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.

Technical Specs Comparison
KaOSHackerOS
IndependentBaseDebian (Testing)
pacman / pkgPackage Managerapt / deb, flatpak, snap
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelSemi-Rolling
2026.02Latest Version
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
February 15, 2026Release DateMay 6, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
niriNoctaliaGNOMEKDE PlasmaXfce
Desktops
niriNoctaliaGNOMEKDE PlasmaXfce