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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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SparkyLinux

SparkyLinux is a set of Debian-based desktop Linux distributions. The project provides separate editions with KDE Plasma, LXQt, MATE and Xfce desktops, as well as a lightweight flavour featuring the Openbox window manager.

Technical Specs Comparison
LubuntuSparkyLinux
Debian, UbuntuBaseDebian (Stable), Debian (Testing)
apt / deb, snapPackage Managerapt / deb
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelSemi-Rolling
26.04Latest Version2026.03
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
April 23, 2026Release DateMarch 15, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
LXQtKDE PlasmaMATEOpenboxXfce
Desktops
LXQtKDE PlasmaMATEOpenboxXfce