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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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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
Zorin OSGaruda Linux
Debian, Ubuntu (LTS)BaseArch
apt / deb, flatpak, snapPackage Managerpacman / pkg
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
18.1Latest Version
BeginnerDifficultyIntermediate
April 15, 2026Release DateMarch 9, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
GNOMEXfceCinnamonHyprlandi3KDE PlasmaMokkaSway
Desktops
GNOMEXfceCinnamonHyprlandi3KDE PlasmaMokkaSway