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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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Peppermint OS

Peppermint OS is a Debian- and Devuan-based (previously a Lubuntu-based) Linux distribution that aims to be fast and easy on system resources. By employing its Site Specific Browser, Peppermint integrates seamlessly with cloud and web-based applications.

Technical Specs Comparison
NitruxPeppermint OS
DevuanBaseDebian (Stable), Devuan
apt / debPackage Managerdeb
OpenRCInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
5.0.0Latest Version7
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
November 12, 2025Release DateNovember 29, 2016
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
HyprlandXfce
Desktops
HyprlandXfce