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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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Vanilla OS

Vanilla OS, a fixed-release distribution based on Debian (formerly Ubuntu, prior to version 2) with the GNOME desktop, is an immutable operating system. The core parts of the system are locked down to prevent unwanted changes and corruption from third-party applications or a faulty update.

Technical Specs Comparison
LubuntuVanilla OS
Debian, UbuntuBaseDebian
apt / deb, snapPackage Managerdeb (APT)
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
26.04Latest Version22.10
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
April 23, 2026Release DateJuly 28, 2024
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
LXQtGNOME
Desktops
LXQtGNOME