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Linux Lite

Linux Lite is a beginner-friendly Linux distribution based on Ubuntu's long-term support (LTS) release and featuring the Xfce desktop. Linux Lite primarily targets Windows users.

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ALT Linux

ALT Linux was founded in 2001 by a merge of two large Russian free software projects. By the year 2008 it became a large organization developing and deploying free software, writing documentation and technical literature, supporting users, and developing custom products.

Technical Specs Comparison
Linux LiteALT Linux
Debian, Ubuntu (LTS)BaseIndependent (forked from Mandrake)
apt / debPackage Managerrpm (APT)
systemdInit Systemsystemd, SysV
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
8.0Latest Version11.0
BeginnerDifficultyIntermediate
June 1, 2026Release DateMay 1, 2025
x86_64ARM64ARMhfi586mipselppc64elRISC-V
Architecture
x86_64ARM64ARMhfi586mipselppc64elRISC-V
XfceAfterStepBlackboxCinnamonEnlightenmentFVWMGNOMEIceWMKDElabwcLXDEMATEOpenboxLXQtWMakerWayfire
Desktops
XfceAfterStepBlackboxCinnamonEnlightenmentFVWMGNOMEIceWMKDElabwcLXDEMATEOpenboxLXQtWMakerWayfire