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Nitrux

Nitrux is a desktop Linux distribution built from Debian, but with an immutable base system, the OpenRC init system, and without any traditional Debian package management tools. It uses the Calamares system installer and includes the Hyprland window manager, Hypr utilities, the greetd+QtGreet login manager, and the Waybar Wayland bar.

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Besgnulinux

Besgnulinux is a lightweight, desktop Linux distribution based on Debian's "stable" branch. Using the JWM window manager, it is designed to be fast, lightweight and easy to use, suitable for older and low-specification computers.

Technical Specs Comparison
NitruxBesgnulinux
DevuanBaseDebian (Stable)
apt / debPackage Managerapt / deb
OpenRCInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
5.0.0Latest Version4
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
November 12, 2025Release DateMay 24, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
HyprlandJWM
Desktops
HyprlandJWM