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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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PCLinuxOS

PCLinuxOS is a user-friendly Linux distribution with out-of-the-box support for many popular graphics and sound cards, as well as other peripheral devices. The bootable live DVD provides an easy-to-use graphical installer and the distribution sports a wide range of popular applications for the typical desktop user, including browser plugins and full multimedia playback.

Technical Specs Comparison
SparkyLinuxPCLinuxOS
Debian (Stable), Debian (Testing)BaseIndependent
apt / debPackage Managerdnf / flatpak, rpm
systemdInit SystemSysV
Semi-RollingRelease ModelRolling Release
2026.03Latest Version2023.07
IntermediateDifficultyBeginner
March 15, 2026Release DateJuly 30, 2023
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
KDE PlasmaLXQtMATEOpenboxXfceJWMlabwcLXDE
Desktops
KDE PlasmaLXQtMATEOpenboxXfceJWMlabwcLXDE