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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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Puppy Linux

Puppy Linux is yet another Linux distribution. What's different here is that Puppy is extraordinarily small, yet quite full-featured.

Technical Specs Comparison
Manjaro LinuxPuppy Linux
ArchBaseIndependent
pacman / flatpak, pkg, snapPackage Managerppm / deb, flatpak, pet
systemdInit SystemBusyBox
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
26.0Latest Version22.12
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
January 4, 2026Release DateDecember 10, 2022
ARM64x86_64
Architecture
ARM64x86_64
CinnamonGNOMEi3KDE PlasmalabwcMATESwayXfceJWMOpenbox
Desktops
CinnamonGNOMEi3KDE PlasmalabwcMATESwayXfceJWMOpenbox