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NixOS

NixOS is an independently developed GNU/Linux distribution that aims to improve the state of the art in system configuration management. In NixOS, the entire operating system, including the kernel, applications, system packages and configuration files, are built by the Nix package manager.

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Linuxfx

Linuxfx (also known as Winux or Wubuntu) is a Brazilian Linux distribution based on Ubuntu. It ships with an intuitive Cinnamon desktop user interface designed to facilitate migration of users from Windows.

Technical Specs Comparison
NixOSLinuxfx
IndependentBaseUbuntu (LTS)
nix / nixpkgPackage Managerapt / deb
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
26.05Latest Version11.2.22.04.3
AdvancedDifficultyIntermediate
May 30, 2026Release DateSeptember 29, 2022
ARM64x86_64
Architecture
ARM64x86_64
AwesomeCOSMICEnlightenmentFluxboxGNOMEi3IceWMKDE PlasmalabwcLXQtmangowmRatpoisonWayfireXfce
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AwesomeCOSMICEnlightenmentFluxboxGNOMEi3IceWMKDE PlasmalabwcLXQtmangowmRatpoisonWayfireXfce