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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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pearOS

pearOS is an Arch-based desktop Linux distribution which features a macOS-like theme and icons on top of the KDE Plasma desktop. Some of the distribution's features include a custom system installer called pearOS Installer, a pearOS welcome application, and the GNOME Files file manager.

Technical Specs Comparison
Zorin OSpearOS
Debian, Ubuntu (LTS)BaseArch
apt / deb, flatpak, snapPackage Managerpacman / pkg
systemdInit Systemsystemd
Fixed ReleaseRelease ModelRolling Release
18.1Latest Version
BeginnerDifficultyIntermediate
April 15, 2026Release DateApril 8, 2026
x86_64
Architecture
x86_64
GNOMEXfceKDE Plasma
Desktops
GNOMEXfceKDE Plasma