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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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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.

Technical Specs Comparison
Manjaro LinuxLubuntu
ArchBaseDebian, Ubuntu
pacman / flatpak, pkg, snapPackage Managerapt / deb, snap
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
26.0Latest Version26.04
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
January 4, 2026Release DateApril 23, 2026
ARM64x86_64
Architecture
ARM64x86_64
CinnamonGNOMEi3KDE PlasmalabwcMATESwayXfceLXQt
Desktops
CinnamonGNOMEi3KDE PlasmalabwcMATESwayXfceLXQt