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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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NebiOS

NebiOS is an Ubuntu-based desktop Linux distribution with a custom Wayland compositor called NebiDE (based on Wayfire). It features various user interface enhancements, an initial setup module called OOBE, the NebiOS App Runtime (napp-runtime) portable application format with bubblewrap containerization, improved gaming performance with Steam Proton integration, a kernel switcher for easy multi-kernel installation, and the Wine compatibility layer for running some Windows applications.

Technical Specs Comparison
Zorin OSNebiOS
Debian, Ubuntu (LTS)BaseUbuntu (LTS)
apt / deb, flatpak, snapPackage Managerapt / deb, flatpak
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelFixed Release
18.1Latest Version10.2
BeginnerDifficultyIntermediate
April 15, 2026Release DateFebruary 25, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
GNOMEXfceNebiDE (Wayfire)
Desktops
GNOMEXfceNebiDE (Wayfire)