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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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Xubuntu

Xubuntu is a community-developed operating system based on Ubuntu. It comes with Xfce, which is a stable, light and configurable desktop environment.

Technical Specs Comparison
Manjaro LinuxXubuntu
ArchBaseDebian, Ubuntu
pacman / flatpak, pkg, snapPackage Managerapt / deb, snap
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
26.0Latest Version26.04
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
January 4, 2026Release DateApril 24, 2026
ARM64x86_64
Architecture
ARM64x86_64
CinnamonGNOMEi3KDE PlasmalabwcMATESwayXfce
Desktops
CinnamonGNOMEi3KDE PlasmalabwcMATESwayXfce