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Vanilla OS

Vanilla OS, a fixed-release distribution based on Debian (formerly Ubuntu, prior to version 2) with the GNOME desktop, is an immutable operating system. The core parts of the system are locked down to prevent unwanted changes and corruption from third-party applications or a faulty update.

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ZimaOS

ZimaOS is an independently-developed, Linux-based operating system for personal servers and network-attached storage (NAS) devices. It features system-level support for remote access, RAID configuration, over-the-air (OTA) updates, and a browser-based user interface for managing the server.

Technical Specs Comparison
Vanilla OSZimaOS
DebianBaseIndependent
deb (APT)Package Manager
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
22.10Latest Version1.6.0
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
July 28, 2024Release DateApril 17, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
GNOMENo DesktopWebUI
Desktops
GNOMENo DesktopWebUI