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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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AV Linux

AV Linux is a versatile, Debian-based distribution featuring a large collection of audio and video production software. Additionally, it also includes a custom kernel with IRQ threading enabled for low-latency audio performance.

Technical Specs Comparison
PCLinuxOSAV Linux
IndependentBaseDebian (Stable), MX Linux
dnf / flatpak, rpmPackage Managerapt / deb, flatpak
SysVInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
2023.07Latest Version23.2
BeginnerDifficultyIntermediate
July 30, 2023Release DateNovember 28, 2025
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
JWMKDE PlasmalabwcLXDELXQtMATEXfceEnlightenmentMoksha
Desktops
JWMKDE PlasmalabwcLXDELXQtMATEXfceEnlightenmentMoksha