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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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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
Qubes OSNebiOS
Debian, FedoraBaseUbuntu (LTS)
dnf / rpmPackage Managerapt / deb, flatpak
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
4.3.0Latest Version10.2
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
December 21, 2025Release DateFebruary 25, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
XfceNebiDE (Wayfire)
Desktops
XfceNebiDE (Wayfire)