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PikaOS Linux screenshot

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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EasyOS screenshot

EasyOS

EasyOS is an experimental Linux distribution which uses many of the technologies and package formats pioneered by Puppy Linux. The distribution features custom container technology called Easy Containers which can run applications or the entire desktop environment in a container.

Technical Specs Comparison
PikaOS LinuxEasyOS
Debian (Unstable)BaseIndependent
deb, flatpakPackage Managerflatpak, PET
systemdInit SystemBusyBox
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
Latest Version7.1
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
April 4, 2026Release DateDecember 21, 2025
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
COSMICGNOMEHyprlandKDE PlasmaniriJWM
Desktops
COSMICGNOMEHyprlandKDE PlasmaniriJWM