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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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Artix Linux

Artix Linux is a fork (or continuation as an autonomous project) of the Arch-OpenRC and Manjaro-OpenRC projects. Artix Linux offers a lightweight, rolling-release operating system featuring the OpenRC init software.

Technical Specs Comparison
Manjaro LinuxArtix Linux
ArchBaseArch
pacman / flatpak, pkg, snapPackage Managerpacman / pkg
systemdInit SystemDinit, OpenRC, runit, s6
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
26.0Latest Version
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
January 4, 2026Release DateApril 2, 2026
ARM64x86_64
Architecture
ARM64x86_64
CinnamonGNOMEi3KDE PlasmalabwcMATESwayXfceLXDELXQt
Desktops
CinnamonGNOMEi3KDE PlasmalabwcMATESwayXfceLXDELXQt