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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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PCLinuxOS

PCLinuxOS is a user-friendly Linux distribution with out-of-the-box support for many popular graphics and sound cards, as well as other peripheral devices. The bootable live DVD provides an easy-to-use graphical installer and the distribution sports a wide range of popular applications for the typical desktop user, including browser plugins and full multimedia playback.

Technical Specs Comparison
KDE neonPCLinuxOS
Debian, Ubuntu (LTS)BaseIndependent
debPackage Managerdnf / flatpak, rpm
systemdInit SystemSysV
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
5.8Latest Version2023.07
IntermediateDifficultyBeginner
February 29, 2024Release DateJuly 30, 2023
ARM64x86_64
Architecture
ARM64x86_64
KDE PlasmaJWMlabwcLXDELXQtMATEXfce
Desktops
KDE PlasmaJWMlabwcLXDELXQtMATEXfce