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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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Nitrux

Nitrux is a desktop Linux distribution built from Debian, but with an immutable base system, the OpenRC init system, and without any traditional Debian package management tools. It uses the Calamares system installer and includes the Hyprland window manager, Hypr utilities, the greetd+QtGreet login manager, and the Waybar Wayland bar.

Technical Specs Comparison
Q4OSNitrux
Debian (Stable)BaseDevuan
apt / debPackage Managerapt / deb
systemdInit SystemOpenRC
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
6.1Latest Version5.0.0
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
September 12, 2025Release DateNovember 12, 2025
i686x86_64
Architecture
i686x86_64
KDE PlasmaTrinityHyprland
Desktops
KDE PlasmaTrinityHyprland