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Zorin OS

Zorin OS is an Ubuntu-based Linux distribution designed especially for newcomers to Linux. It has a Windows-like graphical user interface and many programs similar to those found in Windows.

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Bluestar Linux

Bluestar Linux is a GNU/Linux distribution that is based on Arch Linux. The Bluestar distribution features up to date packages, a full range of desktop and multimedia software in the default installation and a live desktop DVD.

Technical Specs Comparison
Zorin OSBluestar Linux
Debian, Ubuntu (LTS)BaseArch
apt / deb, flatpak, snapPackage Managerpacman / flatpak, pkg
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
18.1Latest Version
BeginnerDifficultyIntermediate
April 15, 2026Release DateJune 9, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
GNOMEXfceKDE Plasma
Desktops
GNOMEXfceKDE Plasma