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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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Qubes OS

Qubes OS is a free and open-source, security-oriented operating system for single-user desktop computing. Qubes OS leverages Xen-based virtualization to allow for the creation and management of isolated compartments called qubes.

Technical Specs Comparison
Pop!_OSQubes OS
Debian, Ubuntu (LTS)BaseDebian, Fedora
deb, flatpak, PackageKitPackage Managerdnf / rpm
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
24.04Latest Version4.3.0
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
December 11, 2025Release DateDecember 21, 2025
ARM64x86_64
Architecture
ARM64x86_64
COSMICGNOMEXfce
Desktops
COSMICGNOMEXfce