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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.

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BigLinux

BigLinux is a Brazilian Linux distribution localised into Brazilian Portuguese (with support for English). It is was originally based on Kubuntu, but starting from 2017 the distribution was re-born based on deepin.

Technical Specs Comparison
PikaOS LinuxBigLinux
Debian (Unstable)BaseArch, Manjaro
deb, flatpakPackage Managerpacman / pkg, flatpak, snap
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
Latest Version12.04
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
April 4, 2026Release DateJuly 28, 2012
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
COSMICGNOMEHyprlandKDE Plasmaniri
Desktops
COSMICGNOMEHyprlandKDE Plasmaniri