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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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Vanilla OS

Vanilla OS, a fixed-release distribution based on Debian (formerly Ubuntu, prior to version 2) with the GNOME desktop, is an immutable operating system. The core parts of the system are locked down to prevent unwanted changes and corruption from third-party applications or a faulty update.

Technical Specs Comparison
PCLinuxOSVanilla OS
IndependentBaseDebian
dnf / flatpak, rpmPackage Managerdeb (APT)
SysVInit Systemsystemd
Rolling ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
2023.07Latest Version22.10
BeginnerDifficultyIntermediate
July 30, 2023Release DateJuly 28, 2024
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
JWMKDE PlasmalabwcLXDELXQtMATEXfceGNOME
Desktops
JWMKDE PlasmalabwcLXDELXQtMATEXfceGNOME