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Qubes OS screenshot

Qubes OS

Qubes OS is a free and open-source, security-oriented operating system for single-user desktop computing. Qubes OS leverages Xen-based virtualization to allow for the creation and management of isolated compartments called qubes.

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Artix Linux screenshot

Artix Linux

Artix Linux is a fork (or continuation as an autonomous project) of the Arch-OpenRC and Manjaro-OpenRC projects. Artix Linux offers a lightweight, rolling-release operating system featuring the OpenRC init software.

Technical Specs Comparison
Qubes OSArtix Linux
Debian, FedoraBaseArch
dnf / rpmPackage Managerpacman / pkg
systemdInit SystemDinit, OpenRC, runit, s6
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
4.3.0Latest Version
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
December 21, 2025Release DateApril 2, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
XfceCinnamonLXDELXQtMATEKDE Plasma
Desktops
XfceCinnamonLXDELXQtMATEKDE Plasma