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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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Nitrux

Nitrux is a desktop Linux distribution built from Debian, but with an immutable base system, the OpenRC init system, and without any traditional Debian package management tools. It uses the Calamares system installer and includes the Hyprland window manager, Hypr utilities, the greetd+QtGreet login manager, and the Waybar Wayland bar.

Technical Specs Comparison
SparkyLinuxNitrux
Debian (Stable), Debian (Testing)BaseDevuan
apt / debPackage Managerapt / deb
systemdInit SystemOpenRC
Semi-RollingRelease ModelFixed Release
2026.03Latest Version5.0.0
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
March 15, 2026Release DateNovember 12, 2025
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
KDE PlasmaLXQtMATEOpenboxXfceHyprland
Desktops
KDE PlasmaLXQtMATEOpenboxXfceHyprland