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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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pearOS

pearOS is an Arch-based desktop Linux distribution which features a macOS-like theme and icons on top of the KDE Plasma desktop. Some of the distribution's features include a custom system installer called pearOS Installer, a pearOS welcome application, and the GNOME Files file manager.

Technical Specs Comparison
PCLinuxOSpearOS
IndependentBaseArch
dnf / flatpak, rpmPackage Managerpacman / pkg
SysVInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
2023.07Latest Version
BeginnerDifficultyIntermediate
July 30, 2023Release DateApril 8, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
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Desktops
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