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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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pearOS

pearOS is an Arch-based desktop Linux distribution which features a macOS-like theme and icons on top of the KDE Plasma desktop. Some of the distribution's features include a custom system installer called pearOS Installer, a pearOS welcome application, and the GNOME Files file manager.

Technical Specs Comparison
LubuntupearOS
Debian, UbuntuBaseArch
apt / deb, snapPackage Managerpacman / pkg
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
26.04Latest Version
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
April 23, 2026Release DateApril 8, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
LXQtKDE Plasma
Desktops
LXQtKDE Plasma