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Q4OS

Q4OS is a Debian-based desktop Linux distribution offering a choice of a classic-style user interface (Trinity) and a modern desktop environment (KDE Plasma). The project also develops various utilities, such as Desktop Profiler and Software Center, as well as installers for third-party applications.

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NebiOS

NebiOS is an Ubuntu-based desktop Linux distribution with a custom Wayland compositor called NebiDE (based on Wayfire). It features various user interface enhancements, an initial setup module called OOBE, the NebiOS App Runtime (napp-runtime) portable application format with bubblewrap containerization, improved gaming performance with Steam Proton integration, a kernel switcher for easy multi-kernel installation, and the Wine compatibility layer for running some Windows applications.

Technical Specs Comparison
Q4OSNebiOS
Debian (Stable)BaseUbuntu (LTS)
apt / debPackage Managerapt / deb, flatpak
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
6.1Latest Version10.2
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
September 12, 2025Release DateFebruary 25, 2026
i686x86_64
Architecture
i686x86_64
KDE PlasmaTrinityNebiDE (Wayfire)
Desktops
KDE PlasmaTrinityNebiDE (Wayfire)