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Mabox Linux

Mabox Linux is a Manjaro-based rolling-release distribution. It features the Openbox window manager as its default user interface and provides a welcome screen with access to utilities which add additional software to the operating system.

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AerynOS

AerynOS is an independently-developed, rolling-release Linux distribution designed for general desktop use. Its main features include the GNOME desktop, a custom package manager called "moss", atomic updates with rollback options, a package build system called "boulder", and smart boot management with complex EFI configuration through a utility called "blsforme".

Technical Specs Comparison
Mabox LinuxAerynOS
Arch, ManjaroBaseIndependent
pacman / pkgPackage Managermoss / flatpak, moss
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
25.12Latest Version2026.01
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
December 16, 2025Release DateJanuary 31, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
OpenboxCOSMICGNOMEKDE Plasma
Desktops
OpenboxCOSMICGNOMEKDE Plasma