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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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Qubes OS

Qubes OS is a free and open-source, security-oriented operating system for single-user desktop computing. Qubes OS leverages Xen-based virtualization to allow for the creation and management of isolated compartments called qubes.

Technical Specs Comparison
KDE neonQubes OS
Debian, Ubuntu (LTS)BaseDebian, Fedora
debPackage Managerdnf / rpm
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
5.8Latest Version4.3.0
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
February 29, 2024Release DateDecember 21, 2025
ARM64x86_64
Architecture
ARM64x86_64
KDE PlasmaXfce
Desktops
KDE PlasmaXfce