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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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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
SparkyLinuxNebiOS
Debian (Stable), Debian (Testing)BaseUbuntu (LTS)
apt / debPackage Managerapt / deb, flatpak
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Semi-RollingRelease ModelFixed Release
2026.03Latest Version10.2
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
March 15, 2026Release DateFebruary 25, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
KDE PlasmaLXQtMATEOpenboxXfceNebiDE (Wayfire)
Desktops
KDE PlasmaLXQtMATEOpenboxXfceNebiDE (Wayfire)