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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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pearOS

pearOS is an Arch-based desktop Linux distribution which features a macOS-like theme and icons on top of the KDE Plasma desktop. Some of the distribution's features include a custom system installer called pearOS Installer, a pearOS welcome application, and the GNOME Files file manager.

Technical Specs Comparison
SynexpearOS
Debian (Stable), Debian (Testing)BaseArch
apt / deb, flatpakPackage Managerpacman / pkg
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
13Latest Version
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
December 21, 2025Release DateApril 8, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
GNOMEIceWMLXDEMATEKDE PlasmaXfce
Desktops
GNOMEIceWMLXDEMATEKDE PlasmaXfce