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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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Besgnulinux

Besgnulinux is a lightweight, desktop Linux distribution based on Debian's "stable" branch. Using the JWM window manager, it is designed to be fast, lightweight and easy to use, suitable for older and low-specification computers.

Technical Specs Comparison
PCLinuxOSBesgnulinux
IndependentBaseDebian (Stable)
dnf / flatpak, rpmPackage Managerapt / deb
SysVInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
2023.07Latest Version4
BeginnerDifficultyIntermediate
July 30, 2023Release DateMay 24, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
JWMKDE PlasmalabwcLXDELXQtMATEXfce
Desktops
JWMKDE PlasmalabwcLXDELXQtMATEXfce