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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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DragonOS

DragonOS is a Lubuntu-based desktop distribution which is focused on software defined radio (SDR). The distribution provides a pre-installed suite of the most powerful and accessible open source SDR software.

Technical Specs Comparison
SynexDragonOS
Debian (Stable), Debian (Testing)BaseDebian, Ubuntu (LTS)
apt / deb, flatpakPackage Managerapt / deb
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
13Latest Version
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
December 21, 2025Release DateMarch 27, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
GNOMEIceWMLXDEMATEKDE PlasmaXfceLXQt
Desktops
GNOMEIceWMLXDEMATEKDE PlasmaXfceLXQt