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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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Exton Linux

Exton Linux is a set of over 15 Linux distributions based on Arch Linux, CRUX, Debian, deepin, Fedora, openSUSE, Puppy Linux and Slackware Linux. They are designed to be lightweight, fast and easy to use.

Technical Specs Comparison
PikaOS LinuxExton Linux
Debian (Unstable)BaseArch, CRUX, Debian, deepin, Fedora, Gentoo, openSUSE, Puppy, Slackware
deb, flatpakPackage Managerportage / src
systemdInit SystemOpenRC
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
Latest Version
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
April 4, 2026Release DateJune 2, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
COSMICGNOMEHyprlandKDE PlasmaniriBudgieDeepinEnlightenmentLXDELXQtPIXELXfce
Desktops
COSMICGNOMEHyprlandKDE PlasmaniriBudgieDeepinEnlightenmentLXDELXQtPIXELXfce