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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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GNOME OS

GNOME OS is an experimental, immutable Linux distribution that ships the latest in-development GNOME desktop, core applications and stack. It serves as a reference for developers and testers.

Technical Specs Comparison
NitruxGNOME OS
DevuanBaseIndependent
apt / debPackage Managerflatpak
OpenRCInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
5.0.0Latest Version
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
November 12, 2025Release DateJune 1, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
HyprlandGNOME
Desktops
HyprlandGNOME