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Xubuntu screenshot

Xubuntu

Xubuntu is a community-developed operating system based on Ubuntu. It comes with Xfce, which is a stable, light and configurable desktop environment.

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Garuda Linux screenshot

Garuda Linux

Garuda Linux is a rolling distribution based on the Arch Linux operating system. Unlike Arch Linux, Garuda Linux comes with a graphical installer (Calamares) for easy installation, and other advanced graphical tools for managing your system.

Technical Specs Comparison
XubuntuGaruda Linux
Debian, UbuntuBaseArch
apt / deb, snapPackage Managerpacman / pkg
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
26.04Latest Version
IntermediateDifficultyIntermediate
April 24, 2026Release DateMarch 9, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
XfceCinnamonGNOMEHyprlandi3KDE PlasmaMokkaSway
Desktops
XfceCinnamonGNOMEHyprlandi3KDE PlasmaMokkaSway