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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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Linux Lite

Linux Lite is a beginner-friendly Linux distribution based on Ubuntu's long-term support (LTS) release and featuring the Xfce desktop. Linux Lite primarily targets Windows users.

Technical Specs Comparison
PCLinuxOSLinux Lite
IndependentBaseDebian, Ubuntu (LTS)
dnf / flatpak, rpmPackage Managerapt / deb
SysVInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
2023.07Latest Version8.0
BeginnerDifficultyBeginner
July 30, 2023Release DateJune 1, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
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Desktops
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