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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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Peppermint OS screenshot

Peppermint OS

Peppermint OS is a Debian- and Devuan-based (previously a Lubuntu-based) Linux distribution that aims to be fast and easy on system resources. By employing its Site Specific Browser, Peppermint integrates seamlessly with cloud and web-based applications.

Technical Specs Comparison
LubuntuPeppermint OS
Debian, UbuntuBaseDebian (Stable), Devuan
apt / deb, snapPackage Managerdeb
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
26.04Latest Version7
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
April 23, 2026Release DateNovember 29, 2016
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
LXQtXfce
Desktops
LXQtXfce