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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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Synex

Synex is a GNU/Linux distribution based on Debian's "Stable" branch, developed with the official Debian Live Build tool. It offers four separate desktop options with GNOME, LXDE, KDE Plasma and Xfce, all of which are composed of a rather frugal set of applications in its default state, without any development tools or offices suites.

Technical Specs Comparison
Q4OSSynex
Debian (Stable)BaseDebian (Stable), Debian (Testing)
apt / debPackage Managerapt / deb, flatpak
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
6.1Latest Version13
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
September 12, 2025Release DateDecember 21, 2025
i686x86_64
Architecture
i686x86_64
KDE PlasmaTrinityGNOMEIceWMLXDEMATEXfce
Desktops
KDE PlasmaTrinityGNOMEIceWMLXDEMATEXfce