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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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OpenMandriva Lx

The OpenMandriva distribution is a full-featured Linux desktop and server, sponsored by the OpenMandriva Association. It was based on ROSA, a Russian Linux distribution project which forked Mandriva Linux in 2012, incorporating many of Mandriva's original tools and utilities and adding in-house enhancements.

Technical Specs Comparison
SparkyLinuxOpenMandriva Lx
Debian (Stable), Debian (Testing)BaseIndependent
apt / debPackage Managerrpm
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Semi-RollingRelease ModelRolling Release
2026.03Latest Version23.08
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
March 15, 2026Release DateAugust 30, 2023
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
KDE PlasmaLXQtMATEOpenboxXfceCOSMICCutefishGNOMElabwcWayfire
Desktops
KDE PlasmaLXQtMATEOpenboxXfceCOSMICCutefishGNOMElabwcWayfire