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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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NebiOS

NebiOS is an Ubuntu-based desktop Linux distribution with a custom Wayland compositor called NebiDE (based on Wayfire). It features various user interface enhancements, an initial setup module called OOBE, the NebiOS App Runtime (napp-runtime) portable application format with bubblewrap containerization, improved gaming performance with Steam Proton integration, a kernel switcher for easy multi-kernel installation, and the Wine compatibility layer for running some Windows applications.

Technical Specs Comparison
SynexNebiOS
Debian (Stable), Debian (Testing)BaseUbuntu (LTS)
apt / deb, flatpakPackage Managerapt / deb, flatpak
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
13Latest Version10.2
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
December 21, 2025Release DateFebruary 25, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
GNOMEIceWMLXDEMATEKDE PlasmaXfceNebiDE (Wayfire)
Desktops
GNOMEIceWMLXDEMATEKDE PlasmaXfceNebiDE (Wayfire)