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KDE Linux

KDE Linux is a user-focused, general-purpose Linux distribution. It is built by KDE and it is meant to showcase the best implementation of everything KDE has to offer, using the most advanced technologies.

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Nitrux

Nitrux is a desktop Linux distribution built from Debian, but with an immutable base system, the OpenRC init system, and without any traditional Debian package management tools. It uses the Calamares system installer and includes the Hyprland window manager, Hypr utilities, the greetd+QtGreet login manager, and the Waybar Wayland bar.

Technical Specs Comparison
KDE LinuxNitrux
IndependentBaseDevuan
flatpakPackage Managerapt / deb
systemdInit SystemOpenRC
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
Latest Version5.0.0
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
June 1, 2026Release DateNovember 12, 2025
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
KDE PlasmaHyprland
Desktops
KDE PlasmaHyprland