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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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PCLinuxOS

PCLinuxOS is a user-friendly Linux distribution with out-of-the-box support for many popular graphics and sound cards, as well as other peripheral devices. The bootable live DVD provides an easy-to-use graphical installer and the distribution sports a wide range of popular applications for the typical desktop user, including browser plugins and full multimedia playback.

Technical Specs Comparison
Pop!_OSPCLinuxOS
Debian, Ubuntu (LTS)BaseIndependent
deb, flatpak, PackageKitPackage Managerdnf / flatpak, rpm
systemdInit SystemSysV
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
24.04Latest Version2023.07
IntermediateDifficultyBeginner
December 11, 2025Release DateJuly 30, 2023
ARM64x86_64
Architecture
ARM64x86_64
COSMICGNOMEJWMKDE PlasmalabwcLXDELXQtMATEXfce
Desktops
COSMICGNOMEJWMKDE PlasmalabwcLXDELXQtMATEXfce