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PCLinuxOS

PCLinuxOS is a user-friendly Linux distribution with out-of-the-box support for many popular graphics and sound cards, as well as other peripheral devices. The bootable live DVD provides an easy-to-use graphical installer and the distribution sports a wide range of popular applications for the typical desktop user, including browser plugins and full multimedia playback.

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ALT Linux

ALT Linux was founded in 2001 by a merge of two large Russian free software projects. By the year 2008 it became a large organization developing and deploying free software, writing documentation and technical literature, supporting users, and developing custom products.

Technical Specs Comparison
PCLinuxOSALT Linux
IndependentBaseIndependent (forked from Mandrake)
dnf / flatpak, rpmPackage Managerrpm (APT)
SysVInit Systemsystemd, SysV
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
2023.07Latest Version11.0
BeginnerDifficultyIntermediate
July 30, 2023Release DateMay 1, 2025
x86_64ARM64ARMhfi586mipselppc64elRISC-V
Architecture
x86_64ARM64ARMhfi586mipselppc64elRISC-V
JWMKDE PlasmalabwcLXDELXQtMATEXfceAfterStepBlackboxCinnamonEnlightenmentFVWMGNOMEIceWMKDEOpenboxWMakerWayfire
Desktops
JWMKDE PlasmalabwcLXDELXQtMATEXfceAfterStepBlackboxCinnamonEnlightenmentFVWMGNOMEIceWMKDEOpenboxWMakerWayfire