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Manjaro Linux

Manjaro Linux is a fast, user-friendly, desktop-oriented operating system based on Arch Linux. Key features include intuitive installation process, automatic hardware detection, stable rolling-release model, ability to install multiple kernels, special Bash scripts for managing graphics drivers and extensive desktop configurability.

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ALT Linux

ALT Linux was founded in 2001 by a merge of two large Russian free software projects. By the year 2008 it became a large organization developing and deploying free software, writing documentation and technical literature, supporting users, and developing custom products.

Technical Specs Comparison
Manjaro LinuxALT Linux
ArchBaseIndependent (forked from Mandrake)
pacman / flatpak, pkg, snapPackage Managerrpm (APT)
systemdInit Systemsystemd, SysV
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
26.0Latest Version11.0
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
January 4, 2026Release DateMay 1, 2025
ARM64x86_64ARMhfi586mipselppc64elRISC-V
Architecture
ARM64x86_64ARMhfi586mipselppc64elRISC-V
CinnamonGNOMEi3KDE PlasmalabwcMATESwayXfceAfterStepBlackboxEnlightenmentFVWMIceWMKDELXDEOpenboxLXQtWMakerWayfire
Desktops
CinnamonGNOMEi3KDE PlasmalabwcMATESwayXfceAfterStepBlackboxEnlightenmentFVWMIceWMKDELXDEOpenboxLXQtWMakerWayfire