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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.

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Besgnulinux

Besgnulinux is a lightweight, desktop Linux distribution based on Debian's "stable" branch. Using the JWM window manager, it is designed to be fast, lightweight and easy to use, suitable for older and low-specification computers.

Technical Specs Comparison
SynexBesgnulinux
Debian (Stable), Debian (Testing)BaseDebian (Stable)
apt / deb, flatpakPackage Managerapt / deb
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
13Latest Version4
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
December 21, 2025Release DateMay 24, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
GNOMEIceWMLXDEMATEKDE PlasmaXfceJWM
Desktops
GNOMEIceWMLXDEMATEKDE PlasmaXfceJWM