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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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Vanilla OS

Vanilla OS, a fixed-release distribution based on Debian (formerly Ubuntu, prior to version 2) with the GNOME desktop, is an immutable operating system. The core parts of the system are locked down to prevent unwanted changes and corruption from third-party applications or a faulty update.

Technical Specs Comparison
NitruxVanilla OS
DevuanBaseDebian
apt / debPackage Managerdeb (APT)
OpenRCInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
5.0.0Latest Version22.10
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
November 12, 2025Release DateJuly 28, 2024
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
HyprlandGNOME
Desktops
HyprlandGNOME