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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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Garuda Linux

Garuda Linux is a rolling distribution based on the Arch Linux operating system. Unlike Arch Linux, Garuda Linux comes with a graphical installer (Calamares) for easy installation, and other advanced graphical tools for managing your system.

Technical Specs Comparison
Pop!_OSGaruda Linux
Debian, Ubuntu (LTS)BaseArch
deb, flatpak, PackageKitPackage Managerpacman / pkg
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
24.04Latest Version
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
December 11, 2025Release DateMarch 9, 2026
ARM64x86_64
Architecture
ARM64x86_64
COSMICGNOMECinnamonHyprlandi3KDE PlasmaMokkaSwayXfce
Desktops
COSMICGNOMECinnamonHyprlandi3KDE PlasmaMokkaSwayXfce