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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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KDE Linux

KDE Linux is a user-focused, general-purpose Linux distribution. It is built by KDE and it is meant to showcase the best implementation of everything KDE has to offer, using the most advanced technologies.

Technical Specs Comparison
LubuntuKDE Linux
Debian, UbuntuBaseIndependent
apt / deb, snapPackage Managerflatpak
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
26.04Latest Version
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
April 23, 2026Release DateJune 1, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
LXQtKDE Plasma
Desktops
LXQtKDE Plasma