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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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PikaOS Linux

PikaOS Linux is a Linux distribution based on Debian's cutting-edge "Unstable" branch, optimised for gaming. It is designed to provide out-of-the-box gaming experience, excellent performance with up-to-date drivers and custom-tweaked Linux kernel, and a choice of GNOME or KDE Plasma desktops, with separate editions that use the Hyprland Wayland compositor.

Technical Specs Comparison
KDE neonPikaOS Linux
Debian, Ubuntu (LTS)BaseDebian (Unstable)
debPackage Managerdeb, flatpak
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
5.8Latest Version
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
February 29, 2024Release DateApril 4, 2026
ARM64x86_64
Architecture
ARM64x86_64
KDE PlasmaCOSMICGNOMEHyprlandniri
Desktops
KDE PlasmaCOSMICGNOMEHyprlandniri