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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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Bluestar Linux

Bluestar Linux is a GNU/Linux distribution that is based on Arch Linux. The Bluestar distribution features up to date packages, a full range of desktop and multimedia software in the default installation and a live desktop DVD.

Technical Specs Comparison
PCLinuxOSBluestar Linux
IndependentBaseArch
dnf / flatpak, rpmPackage Managerpacman / flatpak, pkg
SysVInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
2023.07Latest Version
BeginnerDifficultyIntermediate
July 30, 2023Release DateJune 9, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
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Desktops
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