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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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KaOS

KaOS is a desktop Linux distribution that features the latest version of the Noctalia desktop environment, the Calligra office suite, and other popular software applications that use the Qt toolkit. It was inspired by Arch Linux, but the developers build their own packages which are available from in-house repositories.

Technical Specs Comparison
Zorin OSKaOS
Debian, Ubuntu (LTS)BaseIndependent
apt / deb, flatpak, snapPackage Managerpacman / pkg
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
18.1Latest Version2026.02
BeginnerDifficultyIntermediate
April 15, 2026Release DateFebruary 15, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
GNOMEXfceniriNoctalia
Desktops
GNOMEXfceniriNoctalia