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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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PikaOS Linux

PikaOS Linux is a Linux distribution based on Debian's cutting-edge "Unstable" branch, optimised for gaming. It is designed to provide out-of-the-box gaming experience, excellent performance with up-to-date drivers and custom-tweaked Linux kernel, and a choice of GNOME or KDE Plasma desktops, with separate editions that use the Hyprland Wayland compositor.

Technical Specs Comparison
PCLinuxOSPikaOS Linux
IndependentBaseDebian (Unstable)
dnf / flatpak, rpmPackage Managerdeb, flatpak
SysVInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
2023.07Latest Version
BeginnerDifficultyIntermediate
July 30, 2023Release DateApril 4, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
JWMKDE PlasmalabwcLXDELXQtMATEXfceCOSMICGNOMEHyprlandniri
Desktops
JWMKDE PlasmalabwcLXDELXQtMATEXfceCOSMICGNOMEHyprlandniri