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Lubuntu screenshot

Lubuntu

Lubuntu is a variant of Ubuntu that uses the LXQt desktop environment. (Versions prior to 18.10 shipped with the LXDE desktop.) It includes essential applications and services for daily use, including office suite, PDF reader, image editor and multimedia players.

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Garuda Linux screenshot

Garuda Linux

Garuda Linux is a rolling distribution based on the Arch Linux operating system. Unlike Arch Linux, Garuda Linux comes with a graphical installer (Calamares) for easy installation, and other advanced graphical tools for managing your system.

Technical Specs Comparison
LubuntuGaruda Linux
Debian, UbuntuBaseArch
apt / deb, snapPackage Managerpacman / pkg
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
26.04Latest Version
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
April 23, 2026Release DateMarch 9, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
LXQtCinnamonGNOMEHyprlandi3KDE PlasmaMokkaSwayXfce
Desktops
LXQtCinnamonGNOMEHyprlandi3KDE PlasmaMokkaSwayXfce