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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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pearOS

pearOS is an Arch-based desktop Linux distribution which features a macOS-like theme and icons on top of the KDE Plasma desktop. Some of the distribution's features include a custom system installer called pearOS Installer, a pearOS welcome application, and the GNOME Files file manager.

Technical Specs Comparison
KDE neonpearOS
Debian, Ubuntu (LTS)BaseArch
debPackage Managerpacman / pkg
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
5.8Latest Version
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
February 29, 2024Release DateApril 8, 2026
ARM64x86_64
Architecture
ARM64x86_64
KDE Plasma
Desktops
KDE Plasma