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KDE neon

KDE neon is a Ubuntu-based Linux distribution and live DVD featuring the latest KDE Plasma desktop and other KDE community software. Besides the installable DVD image, the project provides a rapidly-evolving software repository with all the latest KDE software.

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Garuda Linux

Garuda Linux is a rolling distribution based on the Arch Linux operating system. Unlike Arch Linux, Garuda Linux comes with a graphical installer (Calamares) for easy installation, and other advanced graphical tools for managing your system.

Technical Specs Comparison
KDE neonGaruda Linux
Debian, Ubuntu (LTS)BaseArch
debPackage Managerpacman / pkg
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
5.8Latest Version
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
February 29, 2024Release DateMarch 9, 2026
ARM64x86_64
Architecture
ARM64x86_64
KDE PlasmaCinnamonGNOMEHyprlandi3MokkaSwayXfce
Desktops
KDE PlasmaCinnamonGNOMEHyprlandi3MokkaSwayXfce