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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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PikaOS Linux

PikaOS Linux is a Linux distribution based on Debian's cutting-edge "Unstable" branch, optimised for gaming. It is designed to provide out-of-the-box gaming experience, excellent performance with up-to-date drivers and custom-tweaked Linux kernel, and a choice of GNOME or KDE Plasma desktops, with separate editions that use the Hyprland Wayland compositor.

Technical Specs Comparison
KaOSPikaOS Linux
IndependentBaseDebian (Unstable)
pacman / pkgPackage Managerdeb, flatpak
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
2026.02Latest Version
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
February 15, 2026Release DateApril 4, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
niriNoctaliaCOSMICGNOMEHyprlandKDE Plasma
Desktops
niriNoctaliaCOSMICGNOMEHyprlandKDE Plasma