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SparkyLinux

SparkyLinux is a set of Debian-based desktop Linux distributions. The project provides separate editions with KDE Plasma, LXQt, MATE and Xfce desktops, as well as a lightweight flavour featuring the Openbox window manager.

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Bluestar Linux

Bluestar Linux is a GNU/Linux distribution that is based on Arch Linux. The Bluestar distribution features up to date packages, a full range of desktop and multimedia software in the default installation and a live desktop DVD.

Technical Specs Comparison
SparkyLinuxBluestar Linux
Debian (Stable), Debian (Testing)BaseArch
apt / debPackage Managerpacman / flatpak, pkg
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Semi-RollingRelease ModelRolling Release
2026.03Latest Version
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
March 15, 2026Release DateJune 9, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
KDE PlasmaLXQtMATEOpenboxXfce
Desktops
KDE PlasmaLXQtMATEOpenboxXfce