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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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Vanilla OS

Vanilla OS, a fixed-release distribution based on Debian (formerly Ubuntu, prior to version 2) with the GNOME desktop, is an immutable operating system. The core parts of the system are locked down to prevent unwanted changes and corruption from third-party applications or a faulty update.

Technical Specs Comparison
Pop!_OSVanilla OS
Debian, Ubuntu (LTS)BaseDebian
deb, flatpak, PackageKitPackage Managerdeb (APT)
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
24.04Latest Version22.10
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
December 11, 2025Release DateJuly 28, 2024
ARM64x86_64
Architecture
ARM64x86_64
COSMICGNOME
Desktops
COSMICGNOME