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Puppy Linux

Puppy Linux is yet another Linux distribution. What's different here is that Puppy is extraordinarily small, yet quite full-featured.

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pearOS

pearOS is an Arch-based desktop Linux distribution which features a macOS-like theme and icons on top of the KDE Plasma desktop. Some of the distribution's features include a custom system installer called pearOS Installer, a pearOS welcome application, and the GNOME Files file manager.

Technical Specs Comparison
Puppy LinuxpearOS
IndependentBaseArch
ppm / deb, flatpak, petPackage Managerpacman / pkg
BusyBoxInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
22.12Latest Version
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
December 10, 2022Release DateApril 8, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
JWMlabwcOpenboxKDE Plasma
Desktops
JWMlabwcOpenboxKDE Plasma