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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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HackerOS

HackerOS is a live Linux distribution based on Debian's "Testing" branch and designed for regular users, gamers and cybersecurity enthusiasts. Some of its features include an optimised XanMod Linux kernel for faster boot times and reduced resource usage, out-of-the-box support for NVIDIA graphics cards, and a collection of cybersecurity tools, such as enhanced firewalls and intrusion detection software.

Technical Specs Comparison
NitruxHackerOS
DevuanBaseDebian (Testing)
apt / debPackage Managerapt / deb, flatpak, snap
OpenRCInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelSemi-Rolling
5.0.0Latest Version
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
November 12, 2025Release DateMay 6, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
HyprlandGNOMEKDE PlasmaXfce
Desktops
HyprlandGNOMEKDE PlasmaXfce