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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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ZimaOS

ZimaOS is an independently-developed, Linux-based operating system for personal servers and network-attached storage (NAS) devices. It features system-level support for remote access, RAID configuration, over-the-air (OTA) updates, and a browser-based user interface for managing the server.

Technical Specs Comparison
KaOSZimaOS
IndependentBaseIndependent
pacman / pkgPackage Manager
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
2026.02Latest Version1.6.0
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
February 15, 2026Release DateApril 17, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
niriNoctaliaNo DesktopWebUI
Desktops
niriNoctaliaNo DesktopWebUI