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Pop!_OS

Pop!_OS is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution featuring its own GNOME-based desktop environment called COSMIC. It is designed with productivity in mind; it has fluid windows, search navigation via the Super key, workspaces that can hide clutter, and efficient auto-tiling of windows.

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antiX

antiX is a fast, lightweight and easy-to-install Linux live CD distribution based on Debian's "Stable" branch for x86 compatible systems. antiX offers users the "antiX Magic" in an environment suitable for old computers.

Technical Specs Comparison
Pop!_OSantiX
Debian, Ubuntu (LTS)BaseDebian (Stable)
deb, flatpak, PackageKitPackage Managerapt / deb
systemdInit Systemdinit, runit, s6, s6-66, SysV
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelSemi-Rolling
24.04Latest Version26
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
December 11, 2025Release DateMarch 21, 2026
ARM64x86_64i686
Architecture
ARM64x86_64i686
COSMICGNOMEFluxboxIceWMJWM
Desktops
COSMICGNOMEFluxboxIceWMJWM