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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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Vanilla OS

Vanilla OS, a fixed-release distribution based on Debian (formerly Ubuntu, prior to version 2) with the GNOME desktop, is an immutable operating system. The core parts of the system are locked down to prevent unwanted changes and corruption from third-party applications or a faulty update.

Technical Specs Comparison
KDE neonVanilla OS
Debian, Ubuntu (LTS)BaseDebian
debPackage Managerdeb (APT)
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
5.8Latest Version22.10
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
February 29, 2024Release DateJuly 28, 2024
ARM64x86_64
Architecture
ARM64x86_64
KDE PlasmaGNOME
Desktops
KDE PlasmaGNOME