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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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Synex

Synex is a GNU/Linux distribution based on Debian's "Stable" branch, developed with the official Debian Live Build tool. It offers four separate desktop options with GNOME, LXDE, KDE Plasma and Xfce, all of which are composed of a rather frugal set of applications in its default state, without any development tools or offices suites.

Technical Specs Comparison
SparkyLinuxSynex
Debian (Stable), Debian (Testing)BaseDebian (Stable), Debian (Testing)
apt / debPackage Managerapt / deb, flatpak
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Semi-RollingRelease ModelFixed Release
2026.03Latest Version13
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
March 15, 2026Release DateDecember 21, 2025
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
KDE PlasmaLXQtMATEOpenboxXfceGNOMEIceWMLXDE
Desktops
KDE PlasmaLXQtMATEOpenboxXfceGNOMEIceWMLXDE