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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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PikaOS Linux

PikaOS Linux is a Linux distribution based on Debian's cutting-edge "Unstable" branch, optimised for gaming. It is designed to provide out-of-the-box gaming experience, excellent performance with up-to-date drivers and custom-tweaked Linux kernel, and a choice of GNOME or KDE Plasma desktops, with separate editions that use the Hyprland Wayland compositor.

Technical Specs Comparison
LubuntuPikaOS Linux
Debian, UbuntuBaseDebian (Unstable)
apt / deb, snapPackage Managerdeb, flatpak
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
26.04Latest Version
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
April 23, 2026Release DateApril 4, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
LXQtCOSMICGNOMEHyprlandKDE Plasmaniri
Desktops
LXQtCOSMICGNOMEHyprlandKDE Plasmaniri