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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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Linux Kodachi

Linux Kodachi is a Debian-based distribution which can be run from a DVD or USB thumb drive. The distribution filters all network traffic through a VPN and the Tor network, obscuring the user's network location.

Technical Specs Comparison
KaOSLinux Kodachi
IndependentBaseDebian (Stable)
pacman / pkgPackage Managerapt / deb
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
2026.02Latest Version8.0
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
February 15, 2026Release DateMarch 18, 2021
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
niriNoctaliaXfce
Desktops
niriNoctaliaXfce